10 Reasons The Grand High Witch Is The Wickedest Witch Of All

Elphaba? Madam Mim? Winifred Sanderson? They can't hold a black flame candle to Eva Ernst, the Grand High Witch from the Roald Dahl's classic book, The Witches.

1. Those purple eyes.

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It may seem like a minor detail, but eyes are the window to the soul, or lack thereof.

2. She's fierce.

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The Grand High Witch always makes a grand entrance.

3. She's horrifying.

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In her true form, she makes the Wicked Witch of the West look like Shrek, you know what I'm saying?

4. Her plans are brilliant.

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Formula 86 (Delay Action Mouse Maker) would have easily wiped out all the children of England if it weren't for Luke and his grandma.

5. She won't be second-guessed.

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"A witch who dares to say I'm wrong

Will not be with us very long!"

6. She hates children.

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So much even the word makes her nearly vom.

7. She really hates children.

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She'll turn them into a mouse and stomp on them. She doesn't care. She's the Grand High Witch.

8. Seriously, she will murder your baby.

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Your baby smells like fresh dog droppings, especially to the Grand High Witch.

9. She's a horrible boss.

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Miranda Priestly eat your heart out.

10. That smile.

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Flash those pearly whites!