I wanted to Write this chapter.. And then I started writing it.. And I did not want to write this chapter.. But i think it turned out nice! Im currently writing chapter 31.. Iv got my writing trousers on in hopes of keeping all the christmas timed Chapters to this Side of the new year.. (Then we'll be in the second half of the Fic!)

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Chapter 27: Shopping!

Mildred was up and at breakfast first thing on a sunday morning, quite unusual for the young witch. But, The go ahead had been given for Pippa to take her out shopping. After Breakfast, she'd be meeting Pippa outside with broom and all.

"You seem happy today, Millie.." Enid Commented, noting Mildreds gleeful smile.

"Pippa's taking me shopping.. I've never been witch shopping before.." She was excited, beyond excited, she was pure buzzing!

"Oh you'll love it Millie!" Maud gushed. Her friends were truly happy that Mildred was getting everything she deserved, the real witches lifestyle!

Mildred looked up at the clock, her eyes widening. "I gotta go!" Without another word, she legged it, full on ran. First back to the Apartment to grab her cape, hat and broom, then outside to wait for Pippa. It didn't take long for the pink witch to join her.

"Are we ready to go, Millie?" Pippa placed herself on her broom, ready to score off on Mildreds command.

"Ready and raring to go!" Mildred confirmed. They tapped their broom and off they went. "Where is it were going?"

"To a little place called Canolfan Hudolus.. It's just inside Wales. Hidden within the mountains, just like how Cackles is.. It's a.. Magical Shopping centre."

Mildred had never seen a Magical Shopping centre.. When they landed, they put their brooms into a broom shed and walked in.. To Mildred's surprise.. It… looked like a normal shopping centre.. The Main difference was the floating objects in the windows. Despite this, Mildreds eyes were wide as saucers, jumping from shop to shop.

"Is there somewhere we should go first?" Mildred asked as they walked.

"Blossom's. It's the best place to get Robes.." Pippa pointed to the shop.. It looked high class and just plain classy. Decked out in beige and Gold.

Mildred was.. Nervous. She'd never bought any magical clothing, her school uniform had been given to her.. She didn't have to go anywhere for it.

"Ah, Miss Pentangle." A Woman Greeted from behind the desk. "I wasn't expecting you for a fitting today.." It seemed Pippa came here fairly often..

"It's not for me today, Miss Blossom. Mildred here is looking to purchase her first Ceremonial Robe." Pippa Explained to the apparent Miss Blossom.

The Woman's face lit up, as if it was already Christmas. "A First Ceremonial Robe! Oh godidog, it's a right of passage for all Witches.." She seemed to pause for a moment, eyeing up Mildred. "How Old are you?"

"Im.. Eh.. Fourteen.. Third year at Cackles.." Mildred replied, somewhat confused.

"A Little old for a first Robe.." Mildred couldn't tell if Miss Blossom was Confused, Judgmental, or just curious.

"Due to circumstances, Mildred wasn't raised in a Magical Household. Up until now, she'd never needed any robes because of that.." Pippa explained with tactfulness.

Miss Blossom nodded, understanding. "I see.. Do you know your family Colours, or do we need to start from scratch?"

"Actually.. I have a new family now.. She's allowing me to use the Family Colours.. Black, Dark Blue and Silver." Mildred explained, seeing Pippa look surprised before giving her a proud smile.

"Cariad.. There Eight One Types of 'Dark Blue'.. Do you know which one exactly?" Miss Blossom spoke with a hidden kindness, her Welsh Accent coming through more and more with each sentence.

"It's Deep Cove, Miss Blossom." Pippa interjected, Trust her to know the -exact- blue Hecate uses..

A knowing look crossed over Miss Blossom's face as she looked at mildred. "051040 Blue it is.. Allow me to start a File on you, Little Miss Hardbroom. It'd be my honour." The Lady turned on her heels, heading further into the shop.

"H-How did she know?" Mildred asked. Two things crossed her mind, how did she know she was a hardbroom.. And it was kinda nice being referred to as a hardbroom.

"The Likelihood of there being two families with the same family colours are very slim. There are plenty of families with the colours black, blue and silver. Only one with Black, Deep cove Blue and Silver." Pippa Explained.

The Seamstress came back with a folder now labelled 'Mildred Hardbroom'. She made some notes on the pages before looking at Mildred. "Please, do follow me, Annwyl." She showed them into a back room. To Mildred, it looked more like a wedding dress shop than anything else.. The main difference was the amount of colour rather than a lot of white dresses.

"Little Miss Hardbroom, Please stand on this disc.." Miss Blossom pointed at the round platform in the middle of the room.

"Mildreds just fine, Miss Blossom." Although Mildred liked being called a Hardbroom, it still felt strange.

"Very Well Mildred. Pass your Cape and hat to Miss Pentangle so I can measure you." Miss Blossom directed. As she said, Mildred removed her Cape and Hat, handing them to Pippa. Miss Blossom then clicked her fingers, letting her Measuring tape magically measure Mildred as she went about writing notes onto her File. "Fourteen you said? Are you still growing?"

Mildred through on this for a moment. "I don't.. Think so."

"If you find you do, Just return and we can alter it to better fit. We don't want you having a growth spurt and suddenly having no robes." Miss Blossom said as if it was the worst possible outcome.

Mildred nodded, watching Miss Blossom go about her business. Mildred didn't know this kind of career was an option..

"Thank you, Mildred.." Miss Blossom said as she looked over the measurements. "Do you have any clue what you're looking for in your robe?" She then asked before explaining further. "Like with normal clothing, your robes have options. Different Hood shapes, The way the robe falls, pleated or A-Line.. Different shapes of sleeves.."

Mildred was never great with Style.. Sure she had one, but her Normie style may not fit with the Witches style. She shot a look of 'help' to Pippa.

"Why doesn't Miss Blossom decide on something that'll suit you.. Bearing in mind.." Pippa now turned to Miss Blossom. "Her Clumsy nature, in all forms."

Blossom Nodded with a knowing smile. "I Understand perfectly, Miss Pentangle. Leave it with me, Mildred. I will have a dress worthy of a true witch made in.. let's say a week, Miss Pentangle."

"I'll pick it up then, Miss Blossom. Thank you, It's really appreciated." Pippa said as she placed Mildreds Cape over her shoulders before placing the hat back on her head.

"Not a worry, Gwrach Pinc. Anything for my favourite customer." Miss Blossom waved them away.

Mildred couldn't wait to see the final look.. Most importantly she couldn't wait to see Hecate's face when she got to wear it! "Em.. Pippa.." Mildred started, suddenly realising something. "Could you not tell Hecate about my robe colours? I.. Kinda wanna leave it a surprise."

Pippa's face lightened up. "Well of course, Darling! I love surprises.. Hecate, not so much. But I'm sure this is one she can put up with." She shot Mildred a wink. Everything with Pippa was just so.. Relaxed. Nothing but a good mood looking to get better.

"How did you and Hecate meet? I know you went to school together, but was there any.. First meeting?" Mildred asked. Hecate was rather closed off about her Childhood and school time, so if anyone was going to give her answers, it'd be Pippa.

"Well.. It all started at the Selection day.. Both my parents were present that day, taking time off from teaching at Pentangles to come visit Miss Cackles. My Father Worried about the Influence of Boys.. And My Mother worried about the influence of Favouritism.." 'Influence of boys'.. He didn't really have to worry about that in the end.. "While waiting in the courtyard for Mrs Cackle.. I noticed a Peculiar looking family.."

"The Hardbrooms..?" Mildred asked with a smirk, Peculiar could really only mean one person.

Pippa Nodded. "Oh yes.. Dear Hecate's Family.. They looked so.. Witchy. Dressed in black, like they had stepped straight out of a Gothic Victorian story book. I was instantly interested in the Young witch they had with them.." Pippa let out a long sigh. "I tried everything to get her attention and talk to her.. It wasn't until a good month in, that I decided to just.. Walk straight into her…I knocked the books she was carrying all over the floor.."

The image of a young pippa Pentangle just walking headfirst into Hecate was.. Actually pretty funny to Mildred. "You didn't!"

"Oh I did.." Pippa chuckled slightly. "I helped her pick up all her books and said 'Hello, I'm Pippa Pentangle.'. And you won't believe what she said in response.."

"What did she say?" Mildred was very invested in the love story between her parent- Teachers.. Teacher Parents..

"She Looked me dead in the eye and said 'I know' before walking off.. I had to walk into her another two times before she'd introduce herself to me." Pippa let out a laugh as she remembered it.

Their relationship was interesting to Mildred.. They were so different, but they just worked.. It was Awe inspiring to Mildred.

Pippa took her for some nice, non-tapioca, lunch. Before the pair parted ways for a while, allowing both of them to buy gifts in secret without the other peering over their shoulders. They came back together not long later for a lovely walk before taking off back to Cackles!

Welsh to English Translator

Canolfan Hudolus - Magical Centre

Godidog - Magnificent

Cariad - Sweetheart

Annwyl - Dear

Gwrach Pinc - Pink Witch

I know some Welsh words, i have welsh herritage and i live next to wales. However, im not welsh, im not fluent in welsh.. So, Some words may be off..

Anyway, I've Deliberately left out what Mildreds Bought Hecate.. I know, I know.. You wanna know.. But you're gonna have to wait and find out alongside Hecate!

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