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Chapter 42: Hecate's Class

Hecate had been grateful that her first lesson had been broomhead free.. Sybil almost blew up a potion, but they managed to avoid it. She apologised profusely, Hecate didn't want much fuss today, So Sybil was to bring her a two full pages of lines; "I must pay attention in class"

Her next class might be more difficult, Year Four.. Mildred Hubble and co will hopefully behave, or they will rue the day. Rue it.. Between Her first and second lesson, She transferred to the teachers lounge only to find a teary eyed Pippa sitting on the couch with Miss Bat.

"Now Now dear.. You shouldn't worry about what that woman has to say.." She heard Miss bat comforted her.

"What did that woman have to say?" Hecate interrupted, Her voice like thunder, startling Pippa and Miss Bat.

"Oh.. It's hardly anything to worry about, Darling.. You know me, sensitive to most things.." Pippa tried to play it off as she quickly wiped a stray tear. Pippa was trying her best to demean it, make it seem like she was the problem. But Hecate knew Pippa. She didn't cry just for the fun of it, Miss Broomhead had clearly said something that'd upset her.. And that made Hecate's blood boil.

"Pippa. What did she say?" Hecate demanded.. Leaving no room for arguments.

"She called my Singing Horrid, my teaching skills lack lustre, and the subject appalling to all witching kind!" Pippa burst out, tears once more holding onto her eyes.. Despite her sadness, there was a fire hiding within her eyes.

"Pippa.." Hecate started, her voice never weavering. As nervous and as scared as Miss Broomhead could make her.. There were a few things she should learn not to tamper with, Pippa happened to be one of those things. "You shouldn't pay the slightest mind to Miss Broomhead. I may not always see the benefit of Modern Witching, But i do not think any of what that ghastly woman said holds any weight or truth."

Pippa nodded, a smile small coming over her, still with sadness, but it was a sign of hope. "I suppose you're right.. Miss Broomhead has never appreciated anything I've done.."

"Then you shouldn't listen to anything she says.." Miss Bat chimed back in. "My fourth year did wonderful.. And the wretched woman put them right down.."

"It's for one day.." Hecate reminded them as she looked up to the clock. "We need to be going. No tardiness today.." Hecate gave one last look to Pippa, The sight of her love in distress breaking her heart by the moment.. Despite this, she waved her hand, transporting her back to her lab.

Not ten minutes later, The School bell rang, Thankfully her entire class had made it on time. As had Miss Broomhead who materialised into the room with Miss Cackle in toe. "Miss Hardbroom.." Miss Cackle spoke, soft and sure. "Don't mind us, we'll sit ourselves over here.." Miss Cackle guided Miss Broomhead over to the otherside of the room, sitting themselves down to watch.

"Very well.." Hecate stated before addressing the class. "Today you'll be focusing on the Levitation Potion, Refer to your Book if you must. Though, I expect all of you know how to make it without the Book.."

Normally. Hecate would insist they do it without the book. But, she didn't want to risk any accidents. Miss Broomhead may look down on them using their books, she'd look down far more if there was an explosion.

"You may work in pairs.." She informed her students.. Less issues if they work together. "Begin." She sat behind her desk, Taking out the Homework from the day before. She'd keep an eagle eye on every student.. As they went about there potion making..

Felicity and Mildred had chosen to team up, they seemed to do well In Potions together. "We need… Flower of common cat trap…" Felicity Provided..

Mildred chimed in "Dried mandrake root…" Mildred thought for a moment "Sliver of bee's brain.. And.." She seemed stumped at that point.

"Oh! Unicorn's milk!" Felicity practically yelled, Earning a glare from Miss Hardbroom. "Sorry, Miss Hardbroom.."

The Pair split up grabbing what they needed.. Thankfully, the pair seemed to be getting on what they needed…

Maud could be seen collecting ingredients, while Enid tried to slyly read her book under the table..

Ethel was doing all the work for her team as per usual, while Drusilla just kept saying how great Ethel was..

She slyly looked over to Miss Cackle, who looked more nervous then when there's a visit from the grand wizard.. Miss Cackle looked back and nodded. Back when Miss Broomhead was here, Miss Cackle taught Spell science, while her mother ran the school.. She wouldn't take over as headmistress until two years after Miss Broomhead left.. She could see the glimer in Ada's Eye.. She was playing peace keeper, while allowing Miss Broomhead to do her job.. Waiting and watching.

It was bound to be a startling report on all fronts..

Onto the next one!