Cee's ear had been successfully reattached, thankfully. She wouldn't have to think of a creative hairdo to hide the fact that she no longer had an ear. That being said, the healers hadn't been able to fully restore her hearing ability. Sound from her left ear was muffled, as though the ear was clogged. It was all very annoying because Cee constantly felt like it was on the verge of sound being restored. She felt inclined to touch her ear and press on it but her efforts were in vain.

It was particularly frustrating at social events because she couldn't touch her ear all the time. She also couldn't hear people well, if they were position to her left. It was all very frustrating and her dancing partner's poor skills made the event even less enjoyable. Even with her hearing impaired, Cee was better at moving along with the rhythm. The dancing partner, on the other hand, moved his feet a tad too late. Why had he written down his name for a lively dance when he clearly didn't have to skill for it?

After it was all over, Cee headed to the drinks table, where she came across a man.

"It was not, but it could have been my last!" Cee replied. She took a champagne glass and then turned her body so the man would be on her right, so she could hear him better. "And then they say Quidditch can cause you serious harm! I'd rather take a bludger once than an entire night of terrible dancing partners!"

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