The Witch of the Waste is the major villain in Howl's Moving Castle. She wears a black hat,coat and dress. She changed Sophie into an old woman but after when she met her again the Witch's power drained and became a simple very old woman. Despite her powers being gone, Sophie had brought The Witch of the Waste alonge with her to Howl's castle, where she can be safe.she also put a curse on howl that his heart will be hers