This is the "enchanted" part of the beginning. The magic does not come from the fairy godmother’s wand alone—it comes from Cinderella’s ability to see beauty in a world that has turned ugly. By nurturing her animal friends, she unknowingly creates an army of helpers who will later save her when the stepmother locks her in the attic.
The climax of centers on the glass slipper. Why glass? It is a fragile, transparent, and unique material. It fits only one foot because it represents a singular identity. Cinderella- The Enchanted Beginning
In an era of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs, remains the most retold segment of the tale because it contains the entire moral universe of the story. The ball is spectacle; the beginning is substance. This is the "enchanted" part of the beginning