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Chapter 11: The tests
Then drying her tears, Regina was busy replying to her daughter's letter. She was so happy that Hermione started to think of herself as her mother. It had been so long since she had written a letter that she did it again and again to make it perfect. She wanted to make no mistake to the young woman. Henry had then joined her and had his mother's permission to read Hermione's letter. He even asked her if he could add a note in the letter, which Regina accepted.
My dear Hermione,
You don't imagine the joy I feel now after reading your letter. I admit that I was really surprised to see this owl arrive. She is magnificent. I hope that it will be good for your friend and it is true that I am less and less reassured, when I see everything that happens in this school. Although I would love to have you by my side to protect you, I'm afraid that things get complicated here.
A new threat is falling on Storybrooke and I can't tell you if it will be settled before you come here. I don't want anything happening to you. We also have the arrival of a new person, a powerful woman controlling the ice, named Elsa. I will try to help her control her magic, but on the teaching side, I am not a specialist. Maybe you would be better?
Anyway, Robin, Roland and Henry, of course, can't wait to meet you, Roland seemed very happy to have a big sister. Besides, the few lines that will follow are from Henry who wanted to say a few words to you.
Since I know your existence, I have only one desire: to meet you. I learned that we had the love of books in common and I have one that should please you at hand.
Regina & Henry, your mother and your brother.
The former Queen then handed the letter to Hedwig, leaving some caresses in the animal's neck, which if it had been a cat, would have purred. We could see a white owl disappear in the sky of Storybrooke. Then, they had to get back to work. Regina and Henry joined the Charming House to talk with Elsa. The more information they have about Anna, the better they are able to find her. Regina often wondered what would have been her life if she had her sister, Zelena, to share everything with, maybe her life with Cora would have been more bearable.
Once arrived in the house, they really took up the task, their enemy finally unveiled, the Queen of Ice, also known as Ingrid. Thinking of asking Sydney for help, Regina thought better of it, she had recently released the ex-genius, but she did not trust his loyalty. After all, he had no reason to be loyal to her after all she had done to him. Emma and Regina found themselves working together again to help Elsa.
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Hedwig finally arrived at Hogwarts, the poor owl was hungry and Hermione hurried to feed her before recovering Regina's letter. She, then, went down to the Great Hall to find Harry and Ron, sending spades as usual. Hermione had managed to get along, but the deal was still cold. She sits next to Harry, letter in hand, hardly daring to open it. Harry looked at her without saying a word before it was Ron who broke the silence.
"Who sent you this letter?"
"Hello to you too, Ronald! This is a letter from Regina, my biological mother. Thank you Harry for letting me use Hedwig, she was perfect!"
"You're welcome. Poor owl, I send only few letters. It makes her feel good to be able to use her wings a little more. So, good news I hope!?"
Hermione opened the letter, which she scanned in one go. She had a smile on her face, realizing that Regina really cared about her. Never had her adoptive parents seemed to worry that a school like Hogwarts faced so many threats. Ron could only accept that what Hermione had told him in the train was the truth, he even apologized. For him, it was a feat. She laughs when she sees the little passage over Roland and Henry's handwriting. She felt so surrounded at this moment.
Yet she did not have time to daydream. The first trial was fast approaching and she was still training Harry to use the Accio spell to call his broom to help him. Even though Harry was doing his bit, he was struggling and it took him the rest of the day and a good part of the night to control him completely. Fortunately, said broom arrived almost instantly after the call of its owner in the arena. Every moment Hermione was afraid of losing her friend. It was only after the effervescence of the past Harry's victory that she could chat quietly with him.
"Tell me Mione, do you think your mother uses a broom too? Sorry, maybe that's a silly question."
"It's not Harry, not at all. To tell the truth, I have no idea, I don't even know what the magic looks like for her. Maybe I will not be able to use it ..."
"Seriously, if you can't use it, I don't see who in this castle would be able. You know very well that you are capable of everything Mione."
"We will see. Let's change the subject do you want? I guess you have not thought about asking Cho to go with you for the ball!"
"Which ball?" Exclaimed Harry, who was almost choked.
Hermione held back a laugh. She was still as surprised to see that her two best friends saw no farther than the immediate future. None had realized that just before the Christmas holidays, a ball would be given at Hogwarts. Ron and Harry panicked as they heard the confirmation of this fact from the very mouth of Minerva. Rolling her eyes at them, Hermione decided to write a new letter to Regina a few days later. She not only needed to talk to her, but especially needed to confide in her mother.