The Defeat of the Trunchbull

11/05/1996

Dear Journal,

I am lolling on the couch at Miss Honey’s house, writing in my journal. We just had a delicious afternoon tea of milk and cookies, and we are both so relieved that today is finally over. You’ll never believe what happened!

I arrived at Crunchem Hall this morning, just another ordinary school day. The sun gleamed down on me, and the children frolicking in the courtyard sounded like music to my ears as I recalled my nightly excursion. I felt so triumphant when I gave Lissy Doll back to Miss Honey, but then I discovered that Miss Trunchbull had decided to teach our class. I was terrified! What if that tyrannical monster had found out that I had gone to her house, and taken back Lissy Doll? I was in deep, deep trouble, especially as I had left my ribbon at the Trunch's house. There was a high probability that she had found it. I had to act, and fast!

Miss Trunchbull with My Ribbon

I used my powers to frighten Miss Trunchbull, pretending to be Miss Honey’s deceased father, Magnus. Although I felt guilty at the memories that this would revive in Miss Honey, I knew that this was the only thing that the Trunch would understand. I felt extremely gleeful at the sight of Miss Trunchbull terrified, glad that she was finally learning her lesson. Then, with a loud thud, the Trunch fainted! I was shocked. How had that furious beast fainted? She looked dead! Suddenly I felt satisfaction at seeing that monster brought to her knees. I had to punish her for what she has done to Miss Honey!

My Message to Miss Trunchbull

But Miss Trunchbull awoke, filled with fury and determined to exact revenge on my classmates and I. I effortlessly saved them from her rage, as she lumbered around like a furious bullock. Dizzy and furious, she charged at Lavender with a bellowing roar. I levitated her up, and Miss Trunchbull crashed out the door, into the corridor. I flew at Lavender and hugged her, so thankful that she was okay. She looked astonished. “I didn’t know I could do that!” she exclaimed, and I laughed.

Raging Miss Trunchbull

Suddenly, the sounds of cheering and whooping filled the corridor, and Lavender, Miss Honey and I rushed outside to see the entire school pelting the principal with their food! I hurrahed at the sight of Miss Trunchbull, stuttering off in her rundown car, finally learning her lesson about being a cruel and horrible monster. I knew that she was finally defeated.

The Students with their Food

Celebration of the Trunch's Defeat

So here I am, on Miss Honey's couch, thoroughly glad that the Trunchbull is gone forever. Miss Honey even received her house back! We frolic all day, having masses of fun and eating an abundance of delicious food. We are determined to change the school for the better, to make it a safe, welcoming haven once again. Miss Honey is the best principal a girl could hope for! I have so much fun at school now, and everything is perfect.

I finally used my powers to do something meaningful and good, for I have reunited Miss Honey with her childhood memories and love, and served justice for what Miss Trunchbull make Hiss Honey experience as a child. I feel like a character from my books, like Oliver Twist or Peter Pan. I have triumphed over evil, just like these characters did! I am so joyful that the Trunchbull is finally defeated, and hope that I don't have to use my powers again in the future, at least not to defeat an evil villain!

Thanks for listening, journal.

Kind Regards,

Matilda :)