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Witchy woman.


When TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer wrapped in 2003, many queer viewers mourned the loss of its endearing gay witch, Willow. Now fantasy fans have a new sapphic supernatural to lust after Verb 1. lust after - have a strong sexual desire for; "he is lusting after his secretary"
lech after

desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
 with Thelma, the lesbian ghost on the BBC America BBC America is an American television network, owned and operated by BBC Worldwide, which was launched on March 29, 1998, available on both cable and satellite. It is one of two BBC branded channels broadcast in the United States, the other being global news channel, BBC World.  show Hex hex, witchcraft or one who works it. The word is of German origin, and beliefs connected with it spread from Europe to the United States, especially to the Pennsylvania Dutch country. .

Debuting June 8, the series--already a hit in the United Kingdom--stars Jemima Rooper as Thelma, a schoolgirl in love with her confidante con·fi·dante  
n.
1. A woman to whom secrets or private matters are disclosed.

2. A woman character in a drama or fiction, such as a trusted friend or servant, who serves as a device for revealing the inner thoughts or intentions
 and roommate, Cassie. When Cassie gains magical powers and is hunted by a wicked fallen angel, Thelma ends up murdered but quickly returns as a spirit to protect her best friend. Keep an eye out for a steamy dream sequence between the girls, with Cassie dubbing Thelma "my dyke in shining armor."
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Title Annotation:GEN Q
Author:Ferber, Lawrence
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Date:Jun 20, 2006
Words:117
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