Coven number of persons involved may vary. Although some consider thirteen to be ideal (probably in deference to Murray's theories), any group of at least three can be a coven. A group of two is usually called a "working couple" (regardless of the sexes). Within the community, many believe that a coven larger than thirteen is unwieldy, citing unwieldy group dynamics and an unfair burden on the leadership. When a coven has grown too large to be manageable, it may split, or "hive". In Wicca, this may also occur when a newly made High Priest or High Priestess, also called 3rd
Whispering to Witches door bursts open, and the witches of the Dead-nettle Coven appear. Dunkel brings the almost dead Fleck in, and Joe revives her with the little bit of thawing potion that he has. They transform the two slugs back into Aubrey and Harriet. Twiggy and Winifred restore Aubrey and Harriet to their normal selves, and Dunkel and Fleck are turned back into wolves. Aubrey thanks the witches of Dead-nettle, and tells that they are to be awarded the Coven of the Year Award. Twiggy realises that Dunkel and Fleck must want to go home, so Joe and her apply flying ointment