and they march on , upward , shuffling , so slow he wants to reach out and yank them toward him . 'i 'm sure i would n't look good as a pumpkin , dear , ' said lily . i was too rough , i went too quickly , i- '' he rushes on , sounding horrified . any of the other cars in town were more than likely just whispers . liquid warmth spread out from my very core just as the pill entered my system . 