The Worst Witch at Hogwarts

Chapter 1-The Announcement

It was the first day of the school year at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. Assembly was full of the usual speeches and notices-and a surprise announcement. "This term," announced Miss Cackle, "a group of students and staff will be visiting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for several weeks, where they will get to participate in classes and activities with not only Hogwarts students, but also students from Pentangle's Academy, Beauxbatons Academy, Durmstrang Institute, and Camelot College." There was a buzz of excitement among the students, until Miss Hardbroom (the deputy headmistress) gave one of her piercing glares. Miss Cackle continued. "We have already determined which students will be going. We have chosen Griselda Blackwood, Fenella Feverfew, Clarice Crow, Sybil Hallow, Ethel Hallow, Druscilla Paddock, Enid Nightshade, Maud Moonshine, and Mildred Hubble." Miss Hardbroom gave one of her looks again.

The excited chatting resumed as everyone left the hall. They were to leave in a week's time, and would be flying to Hogwarts on their brooms. They would be taking their cats. Cackle's students all had black cats, except for Mildred, who had a tabby. "I heard that Hogwarts students can have any colour of cat." Said Enid. "Or even owls or toads if they want."

"They won't mind tabby then," said Mildred. "That's great!"

"Are you sure you should have invited Mildred Hubble, Miss Cackle?" asked Miss Hardbroom, as they entered the staff room. "We've gone through this before, Constance," replied Miss Cackle. "She's going."

Miss Hardbroom muttered something and walked off. "Can we go to Hogwarts, Miss Cackle?" asked Miss Drill. "It sounds so exciting!"

"Oh yes please," added Miss Bat. "But Imogen, Davina, don't you have classes to teach? Asked Miss Cackle.

"Oh, I'm sure someone will take care of them," suggested Miss Bat. "So please please please can we come?"

It was the day of the trip to Hogwarts, and Mildred, Maud and Enid were in Mildred's room, supposedly getting ready to leave. "I wonder what Hogwarts is like?" Mildred wondered, packing clothes into her suitcase.

"I heard it's a lot bigger than here." Said Maud. "And it's got boys!" added Enid.

Ethel and Druscilla were listening outside Mildred's door. "Ooh, boys," said Druscilla. "They better not be like Merlin loppy lugs," said Ethel. "Merlin and Charlie will probably be in the Camelot college group." Said Druscilla. "Grr… they better not be," grumbled Ethel. "But hopefully Baz and Gaz will be there."

"Did you hear that?" Mildred asked.

"Yes, isn't that Ethel's voice?" said Maud.

"Yes, it is me." Said Ethel, stepping into view. "I can't believe they invited you!"

"Oh go away, Ethel," said Enid.

"Let's get going," said Maud. "We're supposed to leave soon."