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Chapter 32: Happy News

It had been so many years that Regina had not paid attention to this kind of thing that she had not noticed the two weeks of delay she had before looking at the calendar. She did not see herself going to the pharmacy, buying a test that was not even 100% reliable, the Ex-Queen went to her vault. She could not stop thinking that Hermione's potion had apparently worked. However, she did not want to have false hopes at the risk of losing her smile if that were not the case. Finding a grimoire for medical purposes, she found something for a pregnancy test.

- Well, this is the moment of truth. She said aloud for herself.

She poured a few drops of blood into the bottle she had filled with the prepared mixture. This had the same kind of reaction as for a normal test. If the potion took a whitish tint, the test was positive, otherwise, if nothing happened, it was negative. It was after a long minute of waiting that seemed endless for the brunette that the liquid was tinged with white. Regina could not restrain the huge smile that appeared on her face, instinctively, she placed her hand on her belly. From the intensity of the colouring and Regina's knowledge of Hermione's potion, she could easily guess that she was about a month pregnant.

- Too early to announce this news ... She exclaimed.

Yet, even if it was news she could not spread, she wanted Robin to know. She needed him more than ever and could not keep this news for her. In any case, the former thief knew how to read in the eyes of his companion and would have immediately guessed that she was hiding something. She arrived at Granny's with a decided step. Regina knew that at that time he had to sip his coffee. Arriving behind Robin, she placed her hands behind his back while sticking to him.

- You have an appointment with me tonight at the Troll Bridge in the woods.

- A special reason for this little interview my Queen?

- Just the desire to be with you. She lied.

She kissed him tenderly before returning to her office. She took some writing paper and began writing a few words to Hermione. If there was one person who deserved to know all this before everyone else it was her daughter. After all, nothing would have been possible without her. She was her guardian angel again. It was thanks to Hermione that this baby had a chance to exist even though it was still very recent. Regina needed to talk to her daughter even though she would really thank her only when she saw her.

My dear Hermione,

First of all, I would like you to keep the contents of this letter for you. This is news too recent to be announced to all. Still, I really wanted you to be in the know first. I proudly announce that there will soon be a new member in the family.

I never thought I'd have the chance to be pregnant again since I got you. You are my miracle Hermione and thanks to you another miracle is on the way. I'm going to announce it to Robin tonight but by the time I'm writing these words, I'm the only one who knows.

I love you my daughter, thank you for everything.

Your mom.

She let a tear drop down her cheek. It was so good to cry for the good things in life and not for pain or sadness. Regina just felt fulfilled right now by everything that happened to her. Snow was right after all, you had to keep hope even in the darkest moments. The brunette promised herself never to make fun of the optimist of her former daughter-in-law.

The evening then arrived fairly quickly and after Regina had sent the letter, she waited for her companion at the bridge. She was more than impatient to tell him the news while looking for the best way to do it. She then heard Robin's footsteps approaching before standing next to her.

- Then my Queen, did you want to see me? Why here? What is going on? Asked the archer with a slightly worried look.

- This place is one of the few places, with the well, that really reminds me of the enchanted forest. And I wanted a place really mixing worlds to talk to you.

- Regina, you make me a little scared, you know?

The brunette could only laugh, the last thing she wanted was to scare him but she knew that the expression of concern on his face would soon disappear. She then took one of his hands she placed gently on her belly, giving him a mischievous look.

- No, wait... You're not telling me that...

She nodded, as if to confirm that he was right. Instinctively, her thumb caressed her partner's belly before he drew her to kiss her again and again and again. It had been a long time since he had been so happy.

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At Hogwarts, it was a few hours later than Hermione received the letter written by her mother. She could not refrain from jumping for joy by reading these few lines. Never in her life had she been so happy to be a witch. She also promised to keep a low profile in Potions, Snape deserved some thanks after all.