# Kathleen — Wet Magic character guide

> Kathleen in Wet Magic by E. Nesbit.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0001-wet-magic

## Snapshot

The youngest sibling, Kathleen is forever being left out of secrets and forever insisting she be allowed to see the magic for herself.

## Who they are

Kathleen is the baby of the family, still playing with a headless Lord Edward while the older children hatch plans she is not told about. She is hopeful and easily wounded, and she bargains hard for even the smallest inclusion, promising anything if only she can come along. Her insistence that the adventure not be dropped is part of what keeps the others from letting the magic fade into a story.

## Relationships

### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard)

_friendship_

Bernard and Kathleen share a friendly, supportive bond, often interacting as companions.

### [Mavis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/mavis)

_friendship_

Kathleen and Mavis are friends or companions, with a friendly and positive relationship.

### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis)

_friendship_

Francis and Kathleen are friends or allies, with a supportive and amicable dynamic.

### [Maia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/maia)

_friendship_

Kathleen and Maia are friends or companions, sharing a positive and cooperative bond.

### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis)

_friendship_

Francis and Kathleen are friends or allies, with a supportive and amicable dynamic.

### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard)

_friendship_

Bernard and Kathleen share a friendly, supportive bond, often interacting as companions.

### [Mavis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/mavis)

_friendship_

Kathleen and Mavis are friends or companions, with a friendly and positive relationship.

### [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/bernard)

_friendship_

Bernard and Kathleen share a friendly, supportive bond, often interacting as companions.

### [Maia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/maia)

_friendship_

Kathleen and Maia are friends or companions, sharing a positive and cooperative bond.

### [Francis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/francis)

_friendship_

Francis and Kathleen are friends or allies, with a supportive and amicable dynamic.

### [Maia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/characters/maia)

_friendship_

Kathleen and Maia are friends or companions, sharing a positive and cooperative bond.

## In the story

### [Wet Magic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/wet-magic)

One of the children sharing in the anticipation and rescue planning.

### [I: Sabrina Fair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/i-sabrina-fair)

Younger sister who prefers playing with dirty dolls, suggests putting flowers in the aquarium, and helps decorate it.

### [The Captive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ii-the-captive)

Hopes they catch the mermaid, suggests shooting it, and later joins in the chorus of relief at Aunt Enid's departure.

### [III: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/iii-the-rescue)

Wants to join the rescue but is tactfully excluded by Bernard.

### [Consequences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/v-consequences)

Urges the others not to let the adventure drop; expresses willingness to go with Bernard; reproaches Francis for giving up.

### [VII: The Skies Are Falling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/vii-the-skies-are-falling)

Finds dates easy, associates ovation with eggs, and asks to sit next to the Mermaid at the banquet.

### [The Book People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/ix-the-book-people)

Suggests calling the Amazons to help in the battle.

### [The Under Folk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/wet_magic_se/chapters/x-the-under-folk)

Drinks the Cup of Forgetfulness and forgets her siblings; becomes a pet of the Queen, called 'Fido' on a gold collar.

## Links

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