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Chapter 27: Making a decision

Regina could only kiss her daughter. Just having her in her life was in itself a miracle but what she was doing for her was like a rebirth. Thanks to Hermione, she might be lucky enough to be a mother again. Her first pregnancy had not been lived under the sign of happiness. After all, it was between the organization of her marriage with Snow's father, which her mother had taken in hand and the death of the man she loved. Regina had even hated for a moment this baby growing up in her. Why should this child live when Daniel was dead? Yet she had a hard time getting rid of her little girl the day she had to leave her.

This time everything would be different. She would have Robin by her side to enjoy every moment. She would also have Henry and even Roland, of course Hermione would be there too. Strangely, Snow and Emma came to her head. The ex-Evil Queen had ended by attaching herself to her two former enemies. Things could really change. Passing her hand over her daughter's face, it was at that moment that she could really see how far she had come.

"I'll talk to Robin. See what we do and if it's positive, when we do it."

"I should have a pretty quick answer, for the potion."

"I'll talk to him as soon as I see him in this case."

"Okay. I admit, I am curious to know what you are going to do. In the meantime I will enjoy Roland as a little brother."

"And Henry?"

"Henry? Uh yes, as a brother too... Of course..."

Regina noticed the small discomfort in her daughter's eyes. So, Emma and Robin were right. She now had confirmation that Hermione did not see Henry as a brother. She would have to get used to this situation. The silence that had just settled was interrupted by an owl who landed on the fence next to the two women. A letter from Dumbledore! It must have been thought that the Hogwarts Headmaster had responded from the moment he had himself received Hermione's letter. She decided to meet everyone at Granny's to read it aloud.

Miss Granger,

I am delighted to see that you have taken into account my desire to meet your mother. It will be a real pleasure to welcome her to our school for the third task. However, I have to issue some conditions, she will have to come alone and avoid the possible to use her magic. I would not want her to be targeted by some of our enemies for her abilities, and it will affect you, my dear. I hope she will agree to answer a few questions.

I can't wait to see her treading the corridors of the Castle.

Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts.

Hermione smiled as she read the letter. She was so happy to be able to introduce her to a part of her world and also to make the connection between her friends and her mother. Yet Regina seemed more than reluctant.

"Something upsets you mom?"

"I just do not like the idea of leaving the city defenceless with our dear Cruella and Ursula around."

"Defenceless? We count for nothing maybe!" Laughingly exclaimed Emma, pointing to her parents and Hook.

The whole restaurant began to laugh. Regina had a tendency to forget that Emma was accepting her magic now and that the abilities of Hook, Snow and David were well established. Maybe she could spend a day or two with Hermione at Hogwarts. It was indeed very tempting to visit this big school, which is a little scary. After all, of course, Regina was a witch, but she did not have diplomas like O.W.L. or N.E.W.T. to prove her level. She was afraid of being in front of one of Hermione's teachers and shaming her in any way.

Regina nodded in agreement. She was going for once to follow what was advised. Glancing at Hermione, the ex-Evil Queen took Robin's hand, to walk a little. The brunette did not really know how to engage the subject but she had understood very well that she had to go fast enough to decide. After all, Hermione had made it clear to her that the potion could no longer work because it was kept in its bottle. She settled on a bench where Robin automatically leaned against her.

"Hermione told me about your little secrets with her," she smiled.

"Uh? Should I expect to suffer the wrath of the Queen?"

"Of course not ... It's just that ... Well, Hermione has found a way to heal me."

"I know, she kept me informed."

"What else did she tell you?"

"Nothing, except that the potion could expire somehow."

Regina smiled at him then. It was true after all, it was a way of seeing things. Hermione had already given him a lot of information. They would quickly get to the point of the subject.

"There is a side effect to her potion too. It greatly increases fertility. If I ever take this potion and spend the night together ... There is a good chance I will get pregnant."

"It's ... It's great! It's even better than we could have hoped!"

"Are you serious? I mean, maybe it's a bit early to have a baby right?"

"My love, you love me, we spent enough time to let our lives live without us. I think it's a chance we have to seize. Roland would be delighted to play the big brother protectors."

Regina had tears in her eyes, she did not know what to say or add to Robin's words.

"And you know," he said, "I would say that we must take advantage of the semblance of calm that we have in town ..."

He gave her a big smile before kissing him. A kiss she gave him with more love than ever. This would involve a lot of changes in their lives, but they were both ready to face it: together.