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The stars over Cokeworth mocked her in their shine; confident, eternal, constant - even when unobserved. More and more, Lily went to pieces when the eyes finally dropped from her. She felt like she wore a sign around her neck, proclaiming the summer’s tragedy. It was inescapable.
Even tomorrow, in another country - in another world, really - the stares would not stop. The little badge in her palm ensured it. Being Head Girl was reason enough to goggle, but to be a muggle-born, as well?
She brushed the grass off her jeans. As long as her partner was decent…