Headphones
by
Roonil Wazlib Was Here
A series of quick snippets from inside Hogwarts Walls
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He gave it his best,
He tried to fit in,
He tried to be cool but he never could win.
He strode boldly along the corridor, his head held high and his polished shoes clicking sharply against the cold stone. He dared not look left or right, not even up or down, for fear of catching someone's eye; though his posture yelled 'I am loud and I am proud', his insides squelched awkwardly with embarrassment.
There was something different about him today, something new that the students had noticed, though consciously, could not find. They stared at him perplexed, looking cautious and crude; Perhaps it's his hair, they speculate, it does look different today. Yes, you see look, he's got his hair tucked behind one ear today - that's strange for him, isn't it? Or perhaps, is it the shine from his shoes? Rather unusual for a boy of his status. What happened to the scuffed toes, dusty heels and frazzled shoelaces?
As he turned the corner, his pace slowed to the characteristic stroll, his spindly way of almost jerking as he walked; no one had noticed. They stared in the same way, confused and disgusted by his presence. He touched the small silver hoop dangling from his left ear; what a waste of 15 pound that had been.
He gave it his best,
He tried to fit in,
He tried to be cool but he never could win.
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Thank you for taking the time to read, comments are appreciated.
The song is by JEWEL - Headphones.
- Roonil Wazlib Was Here