The Great Witch would never reveal her true feelings in front of this young boy, even though her heart was filled with utter despair. She couldn't show such a state of hopelessness to a boy who called her "Your Excellency."
No matter what, this boy was still very innocent, and she couldn't let her negative emotions affect his bright future.
In her eyes, this boy was upbeat, pure, and full of sunshine.
The reason was simple. For such a long time, no one had consistently called her "Your Excellency," nor had anyone taken her divinations seriously. This boy's respectful attitude toward her moved her a bit.
So even though she felt disappointed in herself, she couldn't let her emotions affect this boy.
