Hi, folks! Do you want to be in a fun, laid-back project? I'd recommend fully reading this section (or watching the above video) before auditioning - I'll try to keep it concise!
So... a decade ago, it was a favorite past-time of mine to write Harry Potter fanfiction. I was fourteen, and IT. WAS. TERRIBLE. Dialogue and actions were so out of character, lore didn't line up, I'd make up spells that weren't true to the universe, and I'd essentially just write in a character that was obviously myself simply to stick her with Ron Weasley and have them get together in extremely melodramatic ways. So you're probably wondering... why on EARTH would I make an audiobook of this garbage?
Well, I have a YouTube channel, and I think it would be a super fun idea to make an audiobook as a sort of "react" video to go up this May before my romance novel is published (which, if you're wondering about my credibility for such an undertaking after that first paragraph, I honestly don't blame you!).
This is purely for fun, and I want the opportunity to work with you. I think this could be a blast for everyone involved. There are a few things to go over before we kick auditions into gear, however. Please note that it would be extremely convenient if you had Discord.
1.) The channel this video will be published on is: https://www.youtube.com/GianaLynnMusic
2.) I will be playing Kindra, since I think it's fitting I play the melodramatic version of "me."
3.) If you do not have an English accent or cannot do an English accent convincingly, please do not audition.
4.) I cannot stress this enough... have a good microphone! Extremely little to no background noise, no super low volume, no sounding like you're underwater! My audio editing skills only go so far, and I tend to be a perfectionist.
5.) While this story is terrible and going to be hilarious, I want the lines read with the utmost sincerity.
6.) DON'T AUDITION IN A RUSH! I'm not going to cast this until the deadline. There are so many times I did a rushed audition that I wasn't fully happy with in the end because I saw the director was speed-casting before the deadline. Don't worry! Take your time! Have fun!
Ah, the narrator - the voice who drives this poorly written story forward. I really want someone who can read this in the sincerest tone possible with decent storytelling pacing. While I have this role listed as "ageless," I would prefer a more mature voice, so I'd recommend only auditioning if you are at least 16 or older.
The next day was ordinary. The classes were the same, Kindra's friends were the same, her crushing on Ron was the same, and her meals were the same. Nothing was out of the ordinary. The only thing different in Kindra's mind was that the dare was really bothering her.
Ron and Kindra were walking almost next to each other, but on opposite sides of Hagrid's hut. They reached the forest at the same exact time. Kindra's heart almost stopped when she saw Ron.
Harry was looking into the forest worriedly, and they all went up to the hospital wing. The walk in the corridors was very quiet except for the footsteps of the three of them. Madam Pomfrey was half asleep in her office and they had to knock.
Ron Weasley: the loyal best friend and comic relief character turned amateur romance drama leading man. Stay true to the Ron Weasley you know and love, even if the line doesn't feel like something he would say.
We're not talking to that giant spider again, are we?!
(quickly, fearfully explaining himself)
Harry dared me to come too, I don't know where he is. HONEST. And I-I love Kindra too!
Last night... when you were... when You-Know-Who was... I was worried. l didn't want you to get hurt.
Since when was Hermione Granger setting up weak romance schemes for Ron Weasley? Since 2008 apparently! Stay true to the Hermione Granger you know and love, even if the line doesn't feel like something she would say.
(daring Kindra to do something)
Okay... What I want you to do is tomorrow night go into the forest-
Note: Kindra's eyes change color according to her mood, so Hermione is telling her that Ron probably doesn't notice they change around him. I know... super magical, right?
Yes, but I'm sure he doesn't notice, he's Ron. And it's also very close to your normal colour.
Sort of? I feel awful! Kindra could have died, we almost caused her death because we just wanted them to be alone.
Harry Potter, the boy who lived.... on to set his best friend up on a daring date night with his other friend. Stay true to the Harry Potter you know and love, even if the line doesn't feel like something he would say.
I've got a dare for you.
Come off it, Hermione. She's still alive and that's what matters.
We didn't plan on anything bad happening; we're really sorry.
Oh no! It's You-Know-Who, who somehow manages to waltz in and lurk in the shadows of the Dark Forest! But don't worry, he lets kids in love off easily for some reason? Stay true to the Voldemort you know and hate even if the line doesn't feel like something he would say.
A friend tipped me off that two of Harry Potter's friends would be here tonight.
'Crucio!'
(let out an angry scream)
You're both of no help at all! I shouldn't even let you live for this...
The Hogwarts school nurse who's happy to help, albeit a little strict.
Who's there (mutters) at this great hour?
How did this happen?!
Well you're lucky that I don't give you all detention... wandering the school at these hours. Here, young man put her over here.
