Regina pushed her sunglasses back on her nose and adjusted her white 'life is good' visor that was perched over her forehead. Emma noticed that Regina was one of those women who managed to look impeccably stylish wearing a visor and a fanny pack. She was such a chameleon, ranging from her power suits to sleek and casual effortlessly. Somehow she fit into the theme park environment, playing the part of the over protective mom. She had practically tattooed Henry's personal information on his body in case he got lost or stolen.
"Harrrry Pottttttter!" Henry exclaimed in a weirdly over affected British accent, as Regina rustled around in her Mary Poppin's-like pack for the attractions map and spread it out for him to see. As she read the description: "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an interactive recreation of popular locations and shops from the books."
"I want my own wand!"
Regina bopped his nose and smiled brightly, "Of course, dear."
Emma shoved her hands in her pockets and pulled her long blonde hair into a ponytail. She wore cut off cut offs and a simple grey tee with flip flops. She licked her lips as she watched Regina and Henry interact. This was Henry's day and she was just along for the ride, but she wouldn't have it any other way.
She wondered how much affection Regina would permit her to show as she really wanted to kiss her and get on the receiving end of one of those brilliant 1000 watt smiles. However, she certainly wasn't a teenager trying to win the trashiest PDA of the year award by making out in line for Transformers 3D, and last time she had kissed Regina in public the fallout had practically ruined her life. (Though, now it was somehow working out.)
"Come on, Ms. Emma!" Henry was already running ahead, his voice wobbling as his little legs carried him under the big globe sign that said "Universal Studios."
The trio made their way through the park, looking in awe at the attractions, stands and people they passed along the way. When they entered Harry Potter land it was unbearably crowded; the wait times for the rides were upwards of 90 minutes. The first stop was at the money exchange because regular money wouldn't do, no, not here. They had to get Gringott's cash, which was over seen by a very intimidating animatronics goblin. The next stop was 'Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions' to get Henry a legit Harry Potter costume.
Naturally, Regina was going the whole nine yards. The word "No" was banned today. Maybe the kid was way spoiled, but it was nice that he had the opportunity to enjoy the luxury of it in a way most kids didn't. Emma had been to the park once before. It was a treat to her inner child, she'd decided since she had always wanted to ride a rollercoaster. She'd loved it, but aside from park admission, she wasn't about to pay the steep prices for junk food. After a full exhausting day of rides she had taken herself out to Golden Corral and paid $10.99 for an all you can buffet.
In the robe shop, Henry and Regina were in a heated debate over which robe he should get. Emma noticed gleefully that Regina was quite possibly at heart a big Harry Potter nerd. All four of the Hogwart's houses were available for purchase, and it was imperative to figure out exactly which house suited Henry.
"How do you know so much about Harry Potter?" Emma asked. Surely he wasn't old enough to read the books yet. Emma was leaning toward Henry being a Gryffindor, as she saw some of the same qualities in him that she possessed, and she always thought of herself as a Gryffindor. Regina…well, Regina was possibly a Slytherin, but more likely a Ravenclaw….and sometimes Emma thought she seemed like a big old Hufflepuff.
"Ms. Belle read it to me!" Henry proudly examined the lion crest on the robe that he had selected.
"She was supposed to skip the scary parts, but judging by the Voldemort themed nightmares Henry's had recently she certainly did not," Regina helped him into a newly purchased robe at a price of $110 Gringott notes, which almost made Emma faint. She could definitely make the kid a cloak for like $3.50 at the fabric shop. She reminded herself that this was vacation, and Regina was happily buying whatever Henry wanted. They left the shop and Henry immediately began to sweat in his heavy black robe which may be great for dreary London, but wasn't the wardrobe decision for the Florida heat. , and continued to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the park as he skipped along.
Regina snapped her fingers when he got too far ahead and he stopped abruptly, tripping clumsily over the extremely long robe. He obediently slowed his pace and reached up to take Regina's hand in one of his, and nudged Emma's clenched fingers open to grab it with his other, earning a smile and a look of joy from Regina. They really were the cutest lesbians with a kid at the park, despite the competition being pretty steep.
They fought the crowds as they passed 'The Leaky Cauldron' and 'Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes,' finally making it into the line for 'Ollivander's Wand Shop.' All Henry wanted was his own wand so he could do magic, and by God, Regina was going to get him one. No matter how long they had to wait
After they each had a refreshing Butterbeer, and a long wait, a wand finally chose Henry. It was sort of like going to pick out a pet at the animal shelter: when the right one presented itself, you just knew. Also, you paid $44.95 for the privilege.
"My little Wizard is trying to cast a goddamn spell here! Outta the way you stupid Muggles!" Regina hissed at the non-observant passerby when they blocked the interactive wand from casting spells in Hogsmeade.
Emma moved to Regina's side and grabbed her bicep to comfort her before she freaked out and cast her own 'golden flame' spell with half-closed eyelids, and a scream of fury.
"He's doing just fine; it takes a bit of practice."
Regina calmed down immediately, her body shifting toward Emma, as she handed over a cool bottle of water. "Yes, I suppose we have all day." She let out a long exhale and smiled as she straightened her posture. Just then Henry made the spell work and shut the endlessly talking heads up. They clapped proudly at his magical feat, and he ran over and yanked them both down into a sweaty hug.
"I want to see Dora, Diego and the baby jaguars!"
They sent Henry on a safari adventure with Dora that would take about 30 minutes, and then Regina signed him up for the Spanish tour back to back so he'd be occupied for an hour. The brunette signed the liability waiver, which stated she'd be back to pick Henry up after the tour or otherwise social services would be called. Apparently, the park had had previous issue with child abandonment.
They waved and smiled at Henry as he boarded the safari cruiser and was given a back pack while Dora stared at him wide-eyed and waited for him to answer an obvious question about her monkey. He loved every minute of it.
Conveniently, this left the two women to their own devices. "Henry's just at 40 inches right so he can ride the kiddy rides, but maybe we could go on something more adult?"
Regina's eyes narrowed and she fiddled with the strap of her fanny pack. She wasn't much of a 'ride' person. "What do you have in mind?"
Emma could tell Regina wasn't one for feeling out of control, and she also knew that no roller coaster could give her anywhere close to the thrills she had enjoyed in Regina's bed, but there was something about seeing the publicly reserved woman let go and enjoy herself that Emma couldn't get enough of.
She smirked and lifted her eyebrows with salacious intent, "The Hulk!"
