Midnight
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Lily sat on the roof outside her window, her chin resting on her knees and her arms wrapped around her legs. The cool air wrapped around her comfortingly.
She liked the solitude.
Here, on the roof, Albus and James couldn't hurt her. Mum and Dad couldn't find her to tell her how she ought to be more like Rose or Victoire. No one compared Lily to anyone else when she was alone like this.
She wished that she'd never have to go back inside.
If she stood up, took a few steps forward, off the edge, she'd never have to…