Mary Smith, a clumsy girl with untamed crimson hair, seemed unable to get anything right. After moving in with her Great Aunt Charlotte, she felt lonely and bored until one day she spotted a cat that appeared to change color every time she glanced at it. Driven by curiosity, Mary followed the creature into nearby woods. Deep in the forest, the cat led her to a clearing of dead trees and brown grass, where the only living thing was a cluster of strange blue flowers she had never seen before. The estate"s gardener later explained that the rare plant was called "Fly‑by‑Night," a species witches sought for its incredible magical power.
When the strange cat returned to her one night, Mary was guided once more into the woods, this time toward an old broomstick hidden beneath a gnarled tree. She clumsily crushed some Fly‑by‑Night against the stick, and it began to glow, lifting her into the sky. Her wandering journey concluded at Endor College for Witches, where she was mistaken for a new student. Thus Mary must learn to care for herself in this wondrous, ever‑surprising world of magic.
