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Chapter 6: Reunion

Hermione sat on her bed and took the time to read each word on the letter.

My dear Hermione,

I hope that one day you will read these few words. I don't even know if you kept the name I chose for you. I do not dare to imagine how you feel knowing that you were abandoned at birth. Know, however, that there is nothing I would have loved more than keeping you with me. Unfortunately, and for your own safety, I am obliged to send you as far as possible from me. I want you to know that I love you and that I will always love you, you are the most beautiful thing that happened to me.

Regina, your mom you already miss.

A tear ran down Hermione's cheek. From the moment she understood about her adoption, she wondered what could have caused a woman to drop her child. She was now starting to get answers and was eager to find out more. Her curiosity was piqued and it was now certain that she would go to the appointment the next day. She went to bed that evening with so many questions that her mind was having trouble resting. It was necessary, however, and it was with growing excitement that she fell asleep that evening.

It was very early the next morning that Hermione woke up without suspecting that in the local hotel Regina had the same reaction. They were both circling while waiting for the time on the clock to advance. It was only Emma who was still sleeping, as usual, and only woke up when she awoke. The two women got ready and arrived in ice creamer seller in advance in order to be able to welcome Hermione as it should be.

The young woman was also ready to leave. She looked at her wand on her desk and decided to take it. With all that she had experienced at Hogwarts and the brand at the World Cup, she had to be careful. She reached the door of her house, barely taking the time to greet her parents and walked to the shop. Once in the place, she noticed the little yellow car. When she came back she noticed Regina and Emma and approached them.

"It's you? Well, I mean ... Yesterday's message ... It was yours right?" Hermione questioned, losing all the confidence she hoped to have.

"Yes, it was us," said Emma, who noticed Regina's white face. "I introduce myself, my name is Emma Swan."

"I'm Regina, Regina Mills."

"Pleased to meet you, Hermione Granger, but I guess you already know that."

The young witch settled in front of the brunette and the blonde while noticing the silence of embarrassment that began to settle. Emma did not want to insinuate herself too much into the discussion that was to take place between mother and daughter. The silence grew thicker by the minute. Fortunately, Hermione finally broke the blank, asking them how they had found her.

"We used magic of course," Emma explained, nudging Regina subdued.

"Uh ... yes, we have gifts just like you. In fact, I think you hold me your abilities."

"Are you witches? In which schools did you study?"

"Our magic is different from yours, we don't need a wand to use it. She does not work in this world, or out of the city where we live." Pursued the brunette.

"In this world"? Hermione questioned.

"We are not born in this world, but in a parallel to this one. One where magic is very present and where all are aware of its existence."

"A world where, to make short even if it is difficult to believe, live the characters of fairy tales. Well, afterwards, we must admit that their stories have nothing to do with those of Disney." Emma added with a smile on her lips.

Hermione was speechless. She who, however, had read so many books on the different types of magic that could exist, entered the unknown. Apart from the magical explanation of this reunion, Hermione wanted to know exactly why she had been abandoned as a baby. She then looked at Regina and simply phrased her question with a hint of emotion in her voice. Regina lowered her head, it was still painful for her to mention Daniel, even more, when she was facing their daughter.

However, she undertook to tell her story as clearly as possible. Nevertheless, the brunette refrained from saying what her role later in the «tales» was. Hermione did not miss a word from the one who happened to be her biological mother. It was horrible to know that a mother could kill the man loved by her daughter supposedly for her good. The young witch understood the situation better and even though she had felt anger about her abandonment, knowing the context was nothing more than the understanding that could be read in her eyes.

"A few days ago, I confessed to my companion this hidden part of my story. I had never told anyone. Do not think I was ashamed of you, on the contrary. I was just scared, I think, of not finding you in the end or my past catching up with me."

"Your past?

"Yes ..." Regina sighs. "Let's say that I am better known by the nickname "Evil-Queen". The Stepmother of Snow White."

"And your companion is?

"Robin, Robin Hood. I understand that it's hard to accept for you ..."

Hermione could not hold back a small smile, imagining all the characters of her childhood real. She turned to Emma questioningly before the latter admitted to being the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming also called Mary Margaret and David in this world. Regina also explained that she had allowed herself to look through the magical past to learn more about her. Hermione could only make the connection with all she had felt recently.

"I believe you, even if I think it will be clearer in my mind, when I have the proof of what you are putting before your eyes ..."