FILK: Tradition

[marinafrants <rusalka@ix.netcom.com>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48170

I've been surfing the web in search of tunes to filk, and I came 
across the libretto of Fiddler on the Roof, which is just chock full 
of suitable songs.  Here's one to start off:

TRADITION
to the tune of "Tradition" from Fiddler on the Roof
SCENE: The Great Hall at Hogwarts. Students and teachers serenade 
the honorable tradition of the four Houses.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS:
Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!
Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

SLYTHERINS:
Who, day and night, is a-plotting and a-scheming,
A-lying and a-cheating, playing dirty tricks?
Who uses ends to justify the means, 
And can't be trusted worth a damn?

Slytherins! Slytherins! Tradition!
Slytherins! Slytherins! Tradition!

GRYFFINDORS:
Who's not afraid to risk their life and limb? 
To fight the fight! To face the foe!
Who's always honorable and chivalrous,
If not exactly sensible and smart?

Gryffindors! Gryffindors! Tradition!
Gryffindors! Gryffindors! Tradition!

RAVENCLAWS:
At three I learned to read and write, at ten I was casting spells.
I hear there's an exam today. I hope I do well.

Ravenclaws! Ravenclaws! Tradition!
Ravenclaws! Ravenclaws! Tradition!

HUFFLEPUFFS:
And who can be relied on to do the hardest work?
Our House is just and loyal, don't treat us like we're dorks!

Hufflepuffs! Hufflepuffs! Tradition!
Hufflepuffs! Hufflepuffs! Tradition!

Marina
rusalka at ix.netcom.com