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Chapter 30: Ask for advice

It was then time for the young man to look for his two stepfathers and his grandfather. Henry had then decided to find them for their advice. Initially, he had thought of asking his mothers and Snow but he quickly understood that for this kind of topic, it was better to talk to men to minimize discomfort. He then began with Robin, he was the most accessible and the one who, in his eyes, would be the most able to answer him openly.

"Robin, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Of course, what can I do for you?"

Henry thought it would be easier to talk to Robin, but he was embarrassed by the subject he wanted to tackle, even with the archer.

"I would like ... Finally I would have liked ..."

"Henry, what's going on?"

"There's a girl I like. And, finally, I wanted you to give me some advice which will prevent me from taking trouble with her."

Robin could not restrain a little grin, he knew that one day, Roland could talk to him about this sensitive subject. However, he had not prepared for Henry to ask him this question first. For him, he still had a few years before having to answer that. Still, he had to do his best to answer. Robin knew that telling him how he had flirted with Regina would only make the situation more embarrassing for the young man.

"You know, for me, if you really want to seduce the one you like. I will say that gallantry is in order, especially if it comes from our world, whatever ... I will say even more if she does not come."

Robin was not fooled, he knew very well that Henry was talking to him about Hermione.

"Okay, gallantry. Something else?"

"Act with subtlety. Today, flirting with others all around is not what women like most. If you want to try your luck, try to do it when you are only two."

He nodded with a slight smile. Henry was pleased with some clues that Robin had just given him. They were precious but the young man preferred to have a maximum of advice. He then joined Hook who was at the port as usual. He began as with Robin, the responses of the pirate were different from the archer. Hook advocated more frontal attack as he said, the franchise was appropriate on all levels. Moreover, the seduction was very important for him, it was an art if we listened to the pirate. Henry felt less touched by his speech than Robin's. He then had to go and see David.

"I only had one love in my life. I do not think I can best advise you Henry. However, if I had to tell you something, it would be to be honest with her about who you are and how you feel about her."

The young man then resumed his walk in the street. He was totally lost on what he had to do for Hermione. One said to be direct, the other subtle, one seducer and the other honest. He could not really take stock of everything. On the other side of the street, Robin found Regina at her work, he wanted to talk to her about Henry and the little discussion they had just had. He then explained that Henry seemed to be doing his own little research on how to seduce a woman which made the ex-queen laugh.

"You should discuss with Hermione I think."

"Why?"

"Henry is not the type to go for a chance. I do not doubt that he will be charming with Hermione, but I think I can say that he will not take the first step."

"Yes, but how do you think talking to Hermione would help?"

"It's simple, when I look at her, I see you. And I think back to the fact that it was you who kissed me before I had time to do it. For me, your daughter is exactly like you."

Regina's smile could only widen. It was a very good deduction, Hermione had her passion, and the Gryffindors courage after all. If anything ever happened between them, then it would be the young woman who would initiate all that, it could not be otherwise. Regina then decided to look for her daughter finally they have their small discussion. She found her on the roof of the bookshop, thinking to observe the whole city.

Looking back at her daughter, she thought for a moment to see Daniel when they met again in the evening. He too tended to look away with a dreamy side. She stood a few minutes looking at Hermione before coughing to signify her presence.

"Hi Mom!"

"Hello darling, I do not bother you? I wanted to talk to you for a minute."

"Of course not."

Regina asked her how her evening with Henry had gone. She wanted to know more before addressing the subject directly. Hermione had a big, meaningful smile for Regina, who had seen more than one like that. The young woman explained to her that she had had an excellent evening even with Snow's curiosity. This last remark had the effect of making Regina laugh who knew perfectly her former daughter-in-law.

"What about you? Your evening went well?"

Regina's cheeks blushed, which was good for Hermione, so now you had to cross your fingers to hope the potion worked. The two women began to laugh spontaneously. Regina also crossed her fingers even if she did everything to not have false hopes. She had been too disappointed in the past. Looking in her daughter's eyes, it was obvious then, she was already holding on to Henry a lot and it was a feeling that could only increase with time.