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Chapter 19: A mother and daughter moment

Mother and daughter spent a lot of time together until Christmas. On the one hand, Regina worried that Henry would not take offense at not participating in their small activities. In any case, she wanted her son to be jealous of Hermione or the relationship she was trying to build. Regina had a long discussion with the young man who had clearly told her that he understood. He had wanted to spend time with Emma when he met her, but still loved Regina. The brunette then felt reassured and even more proud to have a son like him in her life. Henry took the opportunity to spend some time with Hook who seemed to take more and more space in the life of his biological mother.

The organization of the Christmas parties was complex, after all, Regina as Emma wanted to spend this evening with their children. Snow then proposed to have a big diner together so that the family would not be dispatched. Regina could not refuse this opportunity to spend Christmas with her son, her daughter, Robin and Roland without any tension spoiling all that. In between preparations for the evening, Regina decided to give Hermione some magic lessons. The latter did not refuse a second, she was a young witch eager for knowledge of all kinds. Plus, it was the kind of moment she had always envied the Weasleys, the moments of sharing magic, which she had never known.

"Our magic is not related to words or a way to turn a wand although I respect this way of doing things in this world. For us, everything is a question of concentration, learning and emotions."

"Less easy to learn so..."

"Yes and no, for someone like you who devours books in abundance and who learns quickly, inevitably, the majority of lessons in school are simple. But you know how to control your emotions, and it shows with your calm and serenity."

"I guess I'll have to stop being too calm and serene, right? Or, at least, I have to let my emotions invade me to create this magic."

"Exactly, if I did not know it already, I'd say you're a brilliant student!"

They laughed heartily together and the training began. Hermione was more than attentive to all the advice her mother could give her. It was true that, on the one hand, she was afraid to learn later that this type of magic was detected by the Ministry and that she was sent back from Hogwarts for using it outside of class. On the other hand, they did not seem to have noticed for her shield. And anyway, how could they spot a magic they do not even know? It was impossible in Hermione's eyes. She concentrated all the more to give the best of herself.

Regina explained that she needed to feel the magic in each of her veins. It was complicated because, in a way, she did not have to rely on what she had learned at Hogwarts. With a lot of time and patience, she managed to create a small ball of white energy between her fingers. Hermione's magic looked a lot like Emma's, it was pure white magic without an ounce of dark magic. Regina suspected that, with what she could see of her daughter's life, made her realize that she has not evil in her.

"You're good Hermione! It took me a long time to materialize a simple little spark. Well, after that we must admit that with a teacher like Rumple who is turned to black magic, it's not the same thing."

"I admit that I could not have a better teacher!"

The two women ended their day together, discussing things and others. Regina did not want to endure intensive training at Hermione magically. In her eyes, her daughter already had enormous powers for her age. So, naturally, they began to talk about Hermione's entourage and more particularly a theme typically mother / daughter: boys. It's true that Regina really wanted to learn more about those around her daughter, after all, aside from Ginny, the girl had only boys around her. It was not, however, Hermione's favourite subject, but she was ready to make an effort for her mother.

"Your ball on the arm of this Krum went well? With all that, I did not take the time to ask you."

"Yes, yes, it was great, especially with the dress you sent me. She was sublime."

"And so with Krum ..."

"No, I'm stopping you here," Hermione laughs. "He is nice but hum, I think he misses a little intellectual side. When we're in the library, he spends his time watching me study. It was even disturbing times."

Regina then asked her about Ron and Harry. Hermione could only answer that the two young men were like her brothers for her. Even though sometimes she was the one who had a protective role with them. She knew very well that they would be present for her at all times, even if sometimes their opinions diverged. The day went on, and then the Christmas night approached and the evening was just perfect. It had been a long time since Hermione had been so happy away from Hogwarts. She had spent most of her evening chatting with Henry and enjoying the meal.

For a moment, Emma took Hermione aside. She wanted to tell her something that Henry had told her. She told her that Henry would very much like to propose her to go to the New Year's Ball. However, the young man did not really dare to make his proposal to the Gryffindor for fear that this is inappropriate and that she rejects it. Hermione showed a huge smile and told Emma that she would love to go with him. Looking at Henry, Hermione searched in what house this could be. She hesitated between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. After all, he had the scholarly side and thought of the first as well as the loyalty and patience of the latter.

The ball was an expected evening for many of Storybrooke's residents.