I Managed to Squeeze in Oneeeeee more! Just for the AO3 Update. I forgot to mention back in chapter 13.. That this is my lonest fic so far. Both in words and Chapters! So, Yay for the worst witch!

Enjoy!


Chapter 15: Friends

Mildred spent the next day after her and HB's talk worried about what her friend would think, say, do.

She'd be distracted through all her classes. She even made an explosion in potions. It earned her a stern glare from Miss Hardbroom, who then announced to the class the importance of paying attention. It was embarrassing. But, she wouldn't be HB if she didn't take a chance to embarrass at the same time as teaching them all something.

But now the day was done, she'd cleaned up after her mess, and made her way up to Enid's room. She'd wandered in and plonked herself down on Enid's bed. They were in some deep discussion about one of the school rules. Long story short, Enid did something Maud Disagrees with.

"Maud.. Enid.." Mildred started Tentatively. Making both girls turn their heads to look at her. "You know you keep asking me about where I'm staying.."

"In a spare room, right?" Enid Asked, face the picture of confusion.

"That's.. Only half true." Mildred scrunched up her face in embarrassment, especially at Maud's Disappointed Mom face. "After my mum ran away.. I was placed in the teachers wing.."

"The Teachers wing? But we're not supposed to go down there!" Maud looked Horrified.

"There's more.. Each teacher has their own.. Apartment in the staff wing.." Millie tried to explain.

"So.. Wait.." Enid Started. "Do you have your own apartment.. Or are you in a teacher's spare room?" She spoke as if a gossiping teenage girl.. Most likely because she was one. But she didn't have to make it sound like such a scandal.

"Miss Hardbroom -" Mildred didn't get the chance to explain before the questions started getting hurled at her.

"You're living with HB?" Enid Kicked off the questions.

"What's that like?" Maud asked next.

"Is her place filled with Spiders and bats?!" Of Course that's what Enid wanted to know.

"How long is it for?" Maud ever the voice of reason.

Mildred couldn't take it anymore, she burst out laughing "Slow down!" The two gave her some space to explain it all far more clearly.

Mildred went on to explain the consequence of giving magic to someone who isn't magical. She told them about the guardianship. About HB being Millies Guardian. And about her living arrangement.

Maud was Apprehensive but supportive, meanwhile Enid was suspicious, and she could tell by the looks thrown at her that she did not approved. But she didn't say anything either.

They were pretty curious as to where Mildred lived now. Maud had been to her old Apartment, though only briefly. Enid never got the chance. It wasn't often your home was on school grounds. Mildred would have to ask Miss Hardbroom if it was possible to have her friends round. Maybe during the summer holidays. Truth be told, Mildred had been trying not to think too long term.

Things had been going well the past week, she wondered if they'd survive a whole summer together. It's be nice if she could bring her friends around to help break it up. Maybe.. She could even convince Miss Hardbroom to do something fun.

That thought alone brought a smile to Millie's face. But, before she should plan too far ahead, she should get her tests out the way. She was dreading them.

Miss Bat will make them do some bizarre chant. Mr Rowan-Webb will come up with something random. Miss Drills will be seemingly straightforward.. Until she throws in the twist. And Miss Hardbroom will pick the hardest Potions she can think of!

At this point, Mildred could put on a 1 woman play of her teachers and what will happen. She'd had a great time with Maud and Enid when they impersonated HB, Drill and Miss Cackle. It'd been one of the highlights of the school year.

She'd often wondered why they didnt do more fun things like Theater. They had art now.. Or had art. And they already do chanting. Mildred was sure they could do some weird Chanting musical.

"But wait.. There is more.." Mildred sprung on them.

"More?!" The Two said in stereo. They're minds probably going to just how much had Mildred been keeping from them for the week.

"I'll be missing the last day of school.." Mildred put up her hand to stop them from asking anything too soon. "Miss Handbrooms taking me to Pentangles. Shes.. doing a lesson there, and then there's a party."

"HB's taking you to a party?" Enid sounded like she'd just found out the earth was round.

"Oh no!" Maud suddenly yelled out, cutting their conversation short. "We're late to dinner!". By like ten minutes! Miss Hardbroom was going to kill them!

Dinner was the only meal that had a direct time for turning up. Breakfast and lunch had a window that you needed to eat by. But Dinner, was the only exception. Their absence would be noticed.

The Three Girls quickly got up, and legged it down the stairs. Everyone in the hall was sitting talking as they normally do. Before they could run in and join them however, Miss Hardbroom appeared out of thin air. Arms crossed, face scowling.

"And just where have you three been?" Miss Hardbrooms voice left sent a shiver down all three girls Backs. Probably not helping Enid and Mauds already odd view of the two living together.

"We were.." Mildred started only to get the hardbroom eyebrow. "We lost track of time.. talking.." She hoped HB Would hear the implications.

`We lost track of time talking about you. The Apartment, the guardianship. Pentangles. Im sorry'

Miss Hardbroom hummed "Perhaps you should invest in a watch." With that she turned around on her heels, and walked back over to the teachers table. Allowing the girls to go to dinner.

Mildred made the mental note to tell Miss Hardbroom in full later, how her friends reacted. She realised something at that moment. She wanted to tell HB about her talk with her friends. She wanted to go back to the Apartment and tell her it all. In a way.. It reminded her of coming home after school to her mum. She told her everything. Perhaps one day.. She could do the same with Miss Hardbroom.


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