Hecate was pacing back and forth in the office still arguing with herself while Ada watched worried.
"Are you really going to let the girl go Hecate" Ada simply sipped on her tea as she spoke
"What do you mean" Hecate paused her aggressive pacing as she turned to look at the other
"I mean are you going to let the girl go, i may be old dear friend but i am not blind i can see you share the girls feelings. Don't you think you have denied your self happiness for far to long"
Hecate went stiff, eyes widening in panic because there was no way Ada could not have possibly know what she felt for girl
"I don't know what you are trying to say Ada "
"Come on hecate you have denied yourself happiness most of your life don't you think it's time to be honest with yourself for once. The girl obviously believes you hate her where i can see that is not the case, you push her away but i know you want her close" Ada stood up placing her tea down on the little coffee table next to her arm chair before wrapping her arms around her friend
Hecate sighed feeling defeated it was obvious the other women knew her well, she just stood there tears making their way down her cheeks
"I can't Ada i just can't do that to Millie, she has her life in front of her and many more years to find someone more suited for her, one who is not old and does not show emotions, one who does not bring her down when she deserves to be praised. I can not allow myself to be the one for her" Hecate rested her forehead on her friends shoulder allowing the tears to come freely as she wrapped her arms loosely around her waist as she continued to speak, voice soft and vulnerable
"In all the time i have known you my dear i have not seen you once give up so why is it any different now, you know how you felt when she kissed you do you not. I can see you both belong to each other and the way Mildred explained it i have never heard anyone say it the way she did, are you going to let the girl go forever" Ada kissed Hecate's cheek wiping the tears away smiling softly
"She is only 15 Ada a girl who is underage and the witches code states no witch or wizard shall ever be involved in an act of intimacy with an underage witch or wizard of 18 unless approved by a parent or guardianship and or the witches coven leader if said child has no parents or a guardian" Hecate knew all of the witches code, she could recite it blindfolded hung upside down in devils snare. But right now she wished she didn't know the rules
"I know the witches code very well my dear Hecate that is why you are going to find the girl and escort her home and be honest with Mrs Hubble. Who knows what kind of trouble the girl will get into at this time of night. I will not let you give up this chance of happiness so go and find our trouble maker" Ada stepped back and waved her hand cleaning up Hecate's ruined makeup and tears letting Hecate pull herself together
"You are right Ada i think i will be honest for once " Hecate hugged Ada once more before stepping back from the women and with a flick of her wrist she disappeared
Hecate reappeared in front of the broom closet still in her nightgown and grabbed her broom carrying it around making one last round of the school making sure all the girls were safe and asleep before she headed out of the castle and into the night looking for Mildred
Mildred had made it halfway down the mountain without any trouble but like always it always seems to catch up to her, It had rained the previous night and the ground had yet to dry making the pathway dangerous at as she took another step down the pathway her foot slipped from under her from the wet dirt and mud causing her to lose her footing, and fall backward holding tabbies cage to her chest for safe keeping. As she landed she felt her head collide with the ground beneath her cause a very painful shock throughout her whole body, she had no more energy left in her to get up and with every passing moment her eyes grew heavy.
"Maybe we shouldn't have left tabby " She spoke quietly to her cat
Mildred knew she was about to fall asleep and that meant tabby would not be able keep himself safe and warm considering it was practically freezing cold so using the last bit of her strength and magic she cast a warming spell for him. She had learnt the spell in first year because of how cold the castle was at night and she had been using it ever since.
Hecate could feel a surge of magic in the air as she flew around the mountain side, it was weak but the magic felt familiar like Mildred's. Her eyebrows knitted together in panic and concentration because if it was Mildred's then that meant she was in trouble very very bad trouble.
"Hold on please Millie" Hecate whispered into the night desperatley following the girls magical signature
Landing on the ground beside Mildred, Hecate quickly cradled the girls head in her lap waving her hand slowly over her body making sure that she was not hurt but when she got to Mildred's head she noticed some blood. Checking the girl over was no easy task but she managed to stop the bleeding and heal Mildred's head but she was not sure if the girl would wake up soon.
Deciding the best course of action Hecate picked the girl up slowly and carefully before clicking her fingers transferring the girls belongings back to cackles into her room and doing the same to her broom.
"Why do you always get into trouble Mildred Hubble, i am sure your mother will threaten me with my own death if she ever saw you like this and if she knew how i felt about you young one " Hecate closed her eyes kissing Mildred's on the forehead before transferring them back to the castle.
HB had to steady herself as she reappeared because long travel transference spell sure takes the energy out of ones self but she made sure Mildred was alright before opening the castle doors making her way to her room
A/N so there goes chapter number 4 i hope you enjoyed it as well as some of the softer side to Miss Hardbroom. I had a little bit of a hard time thinking what i would write but it all turned out well :) Feedback is always welcome and suggestions as well if you have any don't be afraid to Message me