Chapter 2

Chapter TWO Together we left Carlotta's room and tiptoed along the landing to Edith's. I felt prickles of excitement run up and down my spine as we stood in front of the KEEP OUT sign. It felt like Carlotta and I were on a secret mission. I knew it was a bit naughty to sneak into Edith's room without asking, but she had been so mean

to us! And at least we weren't breaking any of Mr and Mrs Cobweb's rules. We weren't using magic. Carlotta pushed the door open with a creak and we slipped inside.

Edith's room was enchanting! It felt so much more grown-up than my room at home or Carlotta's. There was a big squishy chair in the corner covered in glittering green and purple stars, hundreds of crystal make-up and perfume bottles lined up on the dressing table, the bed was a double with swishy black velvet curtains, and on top of a bookcase stood the Witch-Twitch-Supreme potion kit!

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'Oh!' I gasped, running over to it. 'Remember, we said no touching the potion hit,' said Carlotta, suddenly worried. 'It was very expensive.' 'I won't touch it,' I promised and clasped my hands behind my back. 'But look, Carlotta! It comes with a crystal ball!' 'I know...' sighed Carlotta enviously as we gazed at it together. My fingers were itching and tingling.

'It's so pretty,' I breathed. The rose quartz cauldron glimmered and the amethyst stirring spoon sparkled in the light. I wished and wished and wished that I was allowed to touch it!