But youre not trying to do it on a large scale, Tiana reminded her. Unbelievable. She was starting to wonder if there had been a change in plans. Everything at Beauxbatons is so fancy and magical. Tina was over to Regina in a blur, pulling her up and giving her a fierce hug. She still couldnt believe this could have been her house, that she could have spent her childhood hereshe could be living here right now. It was a strong, no-nonsense look which rivaled even Professor McGonagalls. The song had finished without her noticing and she tried to determine how many kids would be called up before her. Hey, Emma said as she walked in and set her bag down next to the cauldron. That you do, he acknowledged before explaining further. Emma looked down and cursed, before heading over to the shelves to grab more tentacle for wringing out instead of cutting. He was a solid seeker, with a record for catching the snitch during more than half of his gamesa very good record. I see youve met Emma., Yes, we were just talkingIm afraid Leroy gave her and her friends a bit of scare., Grannys eyes widened, Well then Im glad you were here to help., Of course, Ill go talk with him and make sure he remembers to respect that Emma is youngyou know how they can be about kids since they never were young like that., Granny frowned, Yes, I do. Fairy dust was a powder of the magical crystal which studded these walls. I didnt have time to think and when Emma reached out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ears, all I could focus on was her, just a few inches from me by then. Regina smirked as she moved closer, he had evidently figured out that the potion only made his body invisible. Sometimes people didnt value potion-making and effort that went into itfor all they loved to complain about how hard the class was. 6 guests Seriously, I figured she only left that dungeon room because she had to go to her other classes to maintain her perfect Ravenclaw grades., Emma couldnt help but laugh at that and gave Ruby a light shove. Emma! Lilly called, but no one answered. Emma was still so grateful to know what her mother looked like. The dwarf who hadnt been cursed let out a shout of joy and leaned over to embrace one of the other dwarfs whod been so still just moments ago. Emma tried to tell them all to leave her alone before she resorted to running away for the Hufflepuff dorms in the confusion. And that your mother is in Azkaban where she belongs. Regina was doing the same until they both managed to touch down on their finish line properly. Ongoing. Who owns your home now? I gotta get back to help Doc with the sleepers., Wait, Emma said, How do I bring my friends here to help?. I was thinking perhaps we could have pancakes instead of oatmeal today, what do you say?, Regina nodded eagerly and he called their house elf, Cerdita, to explain the change in breakfast plans. I, uh- she cleared her throat and caught both mine and our sons attention. Emmas first few days at Hogwarts had been confusing and exciting. They were really for those whod already graduated from school though, so she didnt think shed have much luck. Her hug was the only one that caused her to cry, even though she didnt know her nearly as well as she wished she did because Regina could see the love for her brother in Gabrielas eyes. Ruby apologized, saying most of these were younger pictures of Red, not the ones from her Hogwarts years since Ruby had taken that album with her when shed moved into the dorms. A very small smile flashed across her face, the only one all night. Emma was too focused on the game and moving her wand to the matching card fast enough. Ill stretch my arms out under the water and you lie on it, okay? I know something else happened. All I know is Grannys being really secretive so it must be something good. Sorting clothes in my wardrobe, she finished my sentence and smiled. She squinted and her eyes widened as she realized she did recognize the person sitting there, legs dangling, hands on the branch, hair falling loosely around her. You were only born a few days before they And then, since youd been hidden by magic so thoroughly, no one except Hogwarts could find you. Also, light blue wasnt a color she liked to see on herself, it made her feel like a baby. In her shock she hastily made her way over to the professor, Professor Lucas?, Grannys eyes fixed onto Emma the second she spoke and she met Emma halfway, Emma! Regina was once again reminded for all of Emmas silliness, she was a competent beater and a champion duelist. Yeah, Emma answered warily, waiting for him to say something nasty. Youre only supposed to put in three! Regina yelled, her fury momentarily overriding her worry. Thank you, dear., Emma blushed and tuned back in to the story Ruby was telling about flying lessons. Perhaps it was waiting for her to open the letter? On behalf of all the Quidditch teams, I think I owe it tell them they should all replace their locks, dont you think?, Emma caught Reginas rather scared expression and immediately knew shed come on too strong, Whoa! Well, Regina glanced briefly at Emma, who merely smiled supportively. Four days to forget about ogres, flying monsters, witches, goblins and other fairytale creatures. He looked like a faded mannequinvery realistic, but ultimately fake. Emma tried to memorize these real concrete facts about her parents. She wasnt sure what she was expecting. I just want to understand., Cora sighed, You shouldnt need an explanation if you were as smart as you think you are. I was a big fool to think I could get her out of my mind and fall asleep. Count down together?. Ruby hung her head and refused to looked at any of them, wrapping her arms around herself. We dont leave Storybrooke unless we have to chase down a villain or save someone.. How was this in someones house? There is great potential here, wherever you go, although very different paths. I feel like all my happy memories are too linked to sad ones. They wanted wealth to be here, not merely money in and out. Yes. okay, yeah. Regina had been planning her next diversion when a loud two-finger whistle came from Isha. Shes juststandoffish. I gently knocked on the door and she yelled Come in!, so I took a deep breath and did just that. Please excuse me for a moment, while I fetch Marco.. Storybrooke General was not her top choice for residency programs, and she is struggling to come to terms with not getting a job at a hospital on the West Coast (where her mother is a world renowned heart surgeon). Its fun helping Beth here over the summerits nice to see her more. Well, this is where this gets you. It was fairly quiet until a choked gasp came from David as a creature suddenly jumped from the water to reach for his throat. Regina hadnt been able to turn her away. She was improving, just very, very slowly. The trauma she endured at the hands of her mother and her husband have left her with deep scars. I didnt mean to implyI just dont know if it will help. It was a question she asked herself. I closed my eyes and then there was that: the feeling of Emmas soft lips pressed against mine. Regina fumbled with the latch and the owl flew in, wings brushing her cheek and causing her to flinch. Whats something that your school doesnt teach that youd like to learn? Daniel asked, smiling like he was proud of his question. A man and woman are seated at the table while another lounges by the fireplace. The trip to Ravenclaw tower was confusing, but she was starting to be too tired from her nerves earlier to even spare the mental energy to worry about getting lost. Their first game dawned windy but not rainy, a fortuitous turn of events as Regina was still working on becoming a good flyer in the rain. Before Emma could say anything, she apparated away and Emma was left standing off to the side, awkward but pleased. Regina pressed her signed pas from gold to the gate separating the Restricted section from the rest of the library and they opened obligingly. Carefully and steadily she made her way through the hedge maze her mother had plantedcursed so that touching the greenery causing it to attack and spelled so that one couldnt fly over itnor was what it looked like from the air accurate. I would have to sleep on the floor if she was being serious. She thought she might have heard something about care packages from home being inspected, but shed never gotten one so she wasnt sure. For a moment it looked briefly like she still wasnt going to tell Emma but then she relented, Im just having some trouble with a Defense Against the Dark Arts spell., Really? Emma asked automatically, she thought Regina was top of her class. Regina tapped the trunk to enlarge it, both women leaned back as it expanded to its full size. She certainly didnt have any friends in the city. She was glad to see some familiar sights, but overall the thought of returning to a group home was really starting to bring her down. When Regina looked back down at the envelope, she saw that that a flap had opened up ever so slightly. If shes k-killed Papi though There is no other way. Emma wanted to break the tension. Do you think youd want to be a potioneer? Kathryn asked, curious. Yeah, fine., Ms. Sapphire patted her on the back, You did very well. A Ravenclaw a year or two above her was standing there, looking both uncomfortable at having to interrupt and hopeful. I cant go to someone and then have them turn me over to her. Regina frowned at the notes for this potion, it was a year 3 potion according to the book. Race you back? she asked, already leveling her broom back down. Wary. This letter was much shorter and messier to read. Carefully, she began to place the coins inside, eyes widening as they continued to fill up the box well beyond how much it appeared to be able to contain. Emma ran back to her room she was currently sharing, grabbing her bag, and Paint jumping onto her shoulder as she did so. She blurted out the first thing she could think of instead, You should come to the Half. Regina merely raised an eyebrow as they drifted aimlessly along the edge of the lake. Two to go. I was left speechless by how matter-of-factly she said that. Potions could be like that, but they also had room for experimentation, without inventing a completely new piece of magic. How Her eyes went wide and then narrowed at Regina, Why does it appear as if you have added exceptions to our anti-apparition wards?. Hes quite mature for his age and its not like we will be far. She extended her hand and I grabbed it, grasping the barrier with the other. She said we could try the pools out, but she wasnt thrilled. Ready to see what shes really capable of?. The food and drink was also reasonably priced and they didnt mind if you stuck around all day as long you bought something. Is it possible you need new glasses?. However, now no vapor was coming out at all. She has a few seconds to adjust her wand, recite the last three words to herself twice before Ms. Sapphire looked over at her and points. Regina didnt know if she was happy or angry or sad that she might be able to breath a few moments where the new reality of his death wasnt the background noise to her every though. Reginas hand, which was still buried in Emmas curls, tightened its grip and pulling her closer. Is it getting worse?, Im afraid so, Ms. Sapphire admitted. Good night, Miss Swan, Regina said decisively as she went up to her dorm room. As the weeks went on, she began spending more time brewing all of her potions for customers than she expected. Instantly Emma sagged where she stood. Ill show you that later. She just wasnt being specific about which potions she would practicing making. She seemed really focused, though. I am a professor, we are given some training on how to notice these things, so I suspected. Silvia gave a quick demonstration of the blood locks and set them up so they were tied to Regina before she moved on to explain the other locks. No, Emma thought furiously, this thing wasnt getting her friends. Emma didnt look up when Regina came closer, although it was obvious Emma knew it was her. For once, Regina was grateful Cora relied of blood magic so heavily. Taking care to ensure she didnt get lost, she made her way through the confusing twists and turns of the section until she got to the shelf her potions book had originally come from. Papi kept his arm around her and didnt answer. Often the younger attendees who all still went to Hogwarts would gather in a loose group at the beginnings of the gatherings while their parents watched them from a short distance away. In unison, both students turned their brooms and took off after it, one on top of the other as they chased it around the entire pitch. No one else from his family came, too long had they been estranged. I believe is preparing to be rid of me. Im right here. Emma said quickly, her voice sounding close. Regina took a few more deep breaths as she steadied herself as best she could before lifting her eyes to Emma, who was eyeing her with a mixture of respect and disbelief. During lunch, Regina asked what we should do in the afternoon and that was when I brought it up. One of the other girls had the brilliant idea to quiz each other about creature classifications for Defense Against the Dark Arts while they played this game and it was proving rather fun. Memories of Daniels death. Depulso! Emma was pushed back a meter from the banishing spell, but that was it and the shield spell still held. Nothing, I smiled as I unconsciously ran my hand along her arm. I nearlyI did not go well for me either.. I figured, Regina replied dryly, steadying hand on Emmas arm to keep her from acting rashly. Everyone stared at her in shocked silence. #peterpan Emma tried hard not to focus on any of the details, narrowing her focus to finding the clothe. Soon enough all the coins were safely stowed in the key box, which only felt a little heavier than it had previously. Regina dreams of green eyes that look betrayed. Emma sent Silver off with her letter and went back to the guide book. However, her real reason for asking to permanently book a time slot on one of the potion practice dungeons, was to have a better place to brew potions to sell. The water was still under my knee, but it got deeper pretty fast and I tried not to panic. Oh, no you dont. She got a few new ideas for how best to tailor her own potions, as the personalization is still what made hers so effective. Its a short walk this way. Four days without all the complicated fairytale stuff I have gotten into two years ago when I brought my son back to his mother. She was a baby when it was cast. Ruby asked, indignant on behalf of her friendwhy did these people think Emma could fix all their problems? But how? I believe I have a draft of the mechanism you might want, Silvia announced. Regina opened her trunk and made sure nothing had been damaged. The fact that people have read and liked my work gave me extra motivation while writing this one. 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