FILK: What Are the Simple Joys of Gryffindors?

[Susan Miller]

No: HPFGUIDX 93361

It's been a long time coming, but here is the final installment in my 
project to enfilk all the Founders. First came Slytherin:

Salazar S. Slytherin 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/78599

Next was Hufflepuff:

Helga Hufflepuff 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/79615

Then Ravenclaw:

Ya Gotta Have Smarts! 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/80116


Here, finally, is the last of the Founding Four. For Gryffindor, we 
use Where Are the Simple Joys of Maidenhood from Camelot. In this 
midi, they spend a good half of it in introduction - the relevant 
part begins at about the half-way point.

http://www.hamienet.com/6895.mid

As before, I dedicate this to Haggridd.

THE SCENE:

The Founders are arguing about what makes the most desireable 
Hogwarts student. Godric Gryffindor has heard Salazar argue for 
cunning, Rowena for intelligence, Helga, well, Helga doesn't really 
KNOW what she wants, but likes to take part in any good argument 
anyway. Godric doesn't really see what the problem is. To him, it's a 
no-brainer:


What Are the Simple Joys of Gryffindors?

What are the simple joys of Gryffindors?
Who must you be to join my humble crew?
There is only this simple test
That Gryffindors must have addressed,
A few tiny things that you must do:

You must rush in where timid folk would not explore
Standing firm when the Slytherins quickly flee.
Let Hufflepuffs equivocate
And Ravenclaws negotiate
"Let's Go!" is what you're hearing from a Gryffindor.

Duel against Death without a sweat
Decapitate a troll or three.
With a basilisk, go tete-a-tete,
Then knock off for tea.
These are the simple joys of Gryffindors.

Up against the wall, your spirit really soars!
When you're outnumbered ten to one
Do you say "Now we're having fun!"
Oh, these are the little joys
Harmless, noncommittal joys,
These are the simple joys of Gryffindors.



Constance Vigilance