The Shops of Diagon (filk)

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No: HPFGUIDX 34930

The Shops of Diagon (from PoA, Chap. 4)

(To the tune of The Streets of Laredo)

Dedicated to Dicentra

As I walked out toward the shops of Diagon
As I walked out in Diagon one day
I spied a young wizard a-slurpin' on Sundaes
Slurpin' on Sundaes, as free as a jay

"It seems from your schoolbooks that you attend Hogwarts
Your parents must be proud of how well you've done."
"Oh, sir, I'm an orphan who was raised by Muggles,
When it comes to awful, they're second to none.

"Twas me that my stepfolk were always deridin'
Twas they who invited my Aunt Marge to stay
`Twas then my wrath flew up and that Aunt I blew up
And the Knight Bus let me make a quick getaway.

"Then Corny Fudge came in to handle my suitcase
And said to hang out here until start of school
I somehow don't think it's because I've a cute face
I've used magic powers to break many rules.

"I've heard arguments, see, (but quite accidentally),
That the fugitive Sirius Black when asleep
In his dreams cried `at Hogwarts he's at, so I'll transport'
And may strike me as part of his mission creep.

"He may get me one day but till then a Sundae
I'll savor at the parlor of good Fortescue
`Neath these bright umbrellas this boy Cinderella
Awaits the next onslaught from ol' You-Know-Who"

   - CMC

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