The Witch (The Haunting Hour)

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Evil-doer
Full Name	Unknown
Alias	The Witch
Origin	The Haunting Hour: The Series
Occupation	Witch
Powers / Skills	Magic manipulation Contortion and teleportation Curse-casting Illusions Mind control (implied)
Hobby	No information
Goals	Correct the inaccurate versions of her story Punish those who misrepresent her
Crimes	Abduction Torture Mind-Control Curse-Casting Kidnapping Murder
Type of Villain	Manipulative Vengeful Witch

“	Do you people honestly thought believe that cliche witch from this play is what real witches are like? No one tells my story properly which is why I cursed it. I didn’t eat Hansel and Gretel, that’s not how the story went: I ate their parents.	„
	~ The Witch revealing the truth about the story of Hansel and Gretel

The Witch is the main antagonist to The Haunting Hour episode “Stage Fright”. She is the actual witch from the story of Hansel and Gretel, which has been adapted into plays at five different schools. Furious that , o er the inaccurate versions of what she considered "her story," she cursed the play, with all five schools being affected. She was portrayed by Ellie Harvie.

Personality

The Witch is a complex and multifaceted witch , driven by a desire for accuracy and respect for her story. She is vengeful and protective, using her magic to manipulate and control others. However, beneath her tough exterior lies a surprising sense of compassion and honor. She is fiercely protective of those she cares about, as evident in her murder of Hansel and Gretel's abusive parents. Despite her malevolent actions, she shows restraint and mercy towards the children involved in the musical play, sparing them from harm.

Biography

Background

Nothing is known about The Witch’s past except that sometime during her time, started to become a witch. Sometime during her time as a witch, she witnessed Hansel and Gretel's abuse at the hands of their parents. Taking pity on them, she murdered their parents, altering the course of the classic fairy tale. As the story was adapted into musical plays at five schools, The Witch grew enraged at the inaccuracies and distortions of her story.

Stage Fright

The Witch cursed the plays at all five schools, seeking revenge for the disrespect shown to her story. At one high school, she abducted and tied up the cast, using her magic to contort Gina, the actress playing her, during a yoga session. The Witch revealed herself in the episode's climax, correcting the inaccuracies and punishing those who misrepresented her. She forced the cast to sing and transformed the fake oven into a real one, cackling with glee. After the performance, The Witch shut off the lights, leaving the audience screaming in horror.

Trivia

• She is one of the few Haunting Hour antagonists who tried to resolve her conflict peacefully at first.
• The Witch's true name is unknown, as she is only referred to as "The Witch" throughout the episode.
• She claims to have eaten Hansel and Gretel's parents, not the children themselves, contradicting the traditional fairy tale.
• The Witch's magic allows her to manipulate reality, creating illusions and controlling the physical world.
• She is able to teleport and contort others, using her magic to tie up and silence her victims.
• The Witch's ultimate goal is to protect her story and legacy, ensuring that she is remembered accurately.