It couldnt be a business letter, those wouldnt come at night. Do you know why I worry Ill turn into my mother? I hate it. An impressive adaptation. I made sure I didn't make a big noise and I turned down the lamps. Yes, Mom. She looked down to read the next step. Why was she thanking Emma for something she had nothing to do with? He threatened to blast my owl, her voice hardened briefly and she saw Elizabeth lose some of the anger she was beginning to direct at Regina. We had a lovely breakfast. Hes not good at that sort of thing. At least Regina knew they had come for him, not her mother, not out of obligation. Her dad hadnt let her try out last year, something shed complained about often. Yeah Im ready. Emma jumped down from the alcove shed been sitting in and they all started off down the hallway. She probably wouldnt have needed tutoring or have been sneaking around watching out for her friend or broke into broomsheds in the middle of the night. Well, that what it seems like and its all we got, Emma said, shrugging. Then herelet me write a quick note for her and then you can get her.. That sounds cool.. She succeeded in doing so until the next time they were at the Three Broomsticks and someone came up to her to yell about it. Real pictures? Whered you go? They try to act like they belong, but they dont. Its- its nothing, she said finally. Um, why are you here? He lets me practice on my own now though since Ive mastered the basics., Regina hoped that meant he wasnt going with her because he was worried she didnt know what she was doing. He said youre the best with potions, Lance replied earnestly, as if that explained everything. I cleared my throat. She turned back to the teenagers, Im sorry but I really must be going. It was a mistake and they were making it harder. He gestured them through a doorway to the side of his previous spot, Right this way, maam.. Why she didnt just get me to come to her Ill never understand. This package has been delivered to you courtesy of Beyond the Veil, a service which allows you to send out personal mail in the untimely event of your death. Emma blinked, could Regina really not have a happy enough memory? I also picked my notebook and started writing dates and addresses and opening hours. Dont be paranoid!, Im just worried, Emma, she said and bowed her head, I wont be able to sleep properly., I was about to speak when Dad stepped in. Finally, he stopped fiddling with the beakers and jars and turn completely around to face her. Hi, yes, how are you today? Out of the corner she could see Emma stiffen further, but whether it was because Regina could see the thestrals too or because Emma couldnt see them and Regina seemed to be petting and talking to thin air, she wasnt sure. Where are you? Actually, Ruby corrected herself, super scary. Some people simply dont have what it takes to survive in this world, Cora finished contemptuously. Thanks David, Emma said, rolling her eyes. August said you helped with the spell that hid me away?, Oh, yes, Marco said, with a smile. Since last year, Regina replied as she continued to pat Rocinante. In the end, it turned out that Sapphire had purposely extended the curse and hadnt been trying to break it all. What the--?. I brought you coffee. So what? She ponders which to wear to work today. Ill find a way to thank you for this., No problem, really, he said like its nothing, Good night Ms. Mills!. Flitwick had already delivered the news, what more could mother say? I saw them bring Mother in, but was told that I wouldnt be staying for her questioning. I was watching the clock; waiting for Emma to leave the bed, but nothing happened. So, no one reall cares that Im at school all the time., Oh, Lily looked surprised and she had no idea what to even say to that. August gestured to her, This is Emma Swan, Snow Whites daughter. The prefect explained this made it easier for people who liked to study alone. I am paying attention! Emma protested. Emma came a little closer and shook her head slightly, Unfortunately, no. The timing of the upcoming Quidditch match hadnt help either. , It gets hot under there! Emma protested. Sorry, I didnt mean to worry you. Only a month or so into the school term, Professor Gold asked her to stay after class to discuss her tutoring schedule. Regina was once again reminded for all of Emmas silliness, she was a competent beater and a champion duelist. Ruby grinned and raced upstairs. Regina instinctively sighed into the kiss, as if that was exactly the response shed been hoping for, which it was. Most of their possessions, such as their house and so on, she would receive upon turning seventeen and until then she would receive her allowance. Emma tried to memorize these real concrete facts about her parents. Whats Hogwarts like?, Its really nice. You did get her here after all and thats what matters. Not that I truly know how everyone will react to me. Even if it wasnt as embarrassing as the foster child sign she used to feel like she had hanging over her, it was still enough to make her extremely uncomfortable. She wanted to keep reading, but she was fairly certain given the way her writing was starting to slant and the way her eyes still felt a bit unfocused that shed been at it for too long. She momentarily regretted her decision to ride a non-winged horse today. Emma spoke up when Ruby prompted her, but otherwise she knew she was far quieter than usualshe was just so worried about saying the wrong thing. And thats how we spent the following hours: the three of us fooling around in the pool while I got more and more confident practicing my new skill. Regina struggles to cope with the abuse she's endured but wants to let Emma in. ! he called from the doorway. The blue lights flow into the figures lying still on their beds until the cave is once more only lit by torches. I see you are fierce and with plenty of nerve, oh yes. Regina could feel memories rising to the surface with each word: her breaking in a wild foal and standing up to her mother those few times she had been pushed too far. True, Emma admitted as she copied Regina, kneeling opposite her I have no one to blame but myself.. That sucks, Emma was easily won over to the side of anyone complaining about not having food. As she rose, she looked over the large brown envelope shed picked up from the stone floor. A son she could not raise on her own. Still, she was very aware of the eyes following her as she took her seat. As long as were in agreement. Before Emma could continue the banter, Regina undid the final tie and revealed her new broom in all its glory. Regina ignored it initially, assuming it was an owl for one of the professors. I walked past Emma and said hi. Ive been thinking about that a lot. Ruby was the last to reply and confirmed that Granny had heard the news for all they were deep in the north somewhereremote enough that even owls had a hard time reaching them. Sapphire?, Emma? the older witch looked just as surprised to see her. The pair sped along the lake, wind in their ears and moon high overhead. She pulled out her wand, Accio broom.. Webb! Regina had let her own wand drop into her hand as soon as he started to raise his voice to her, but now both sets of eyes went to Silvia. Just then, Mary Margaret yelped, closing the book abruptly so that she could use it to swipe at a spider that had crawled around from the back of it. Theyd stood next to their father as he talked to Mother, just as she had, but theyd all shared a mutual look of boredom before being pulled in different directions by their parents. Papis just teaching me some things since its a hobby of hishe likes to call them classes and therefore like to give me little assignments, he calls it homework., Daniel laughed, That sounds fun. She noticed the teenager a few years older than she was head over and start looking at the blue scarves, while his siblings started to talk loudly about the houses. What could she do now? Can you get that?. Im glad there are places you can go to remind you that you belong to our world too. Emma was too shocked by the sincerity in McGonagalls tone to do anything but look away. The bridge seemed far away before it was suddenly there and she arched over the roof to dive and turn under the first arch. He, Marco swallowed, looking somber. Emma stifled a laugh because it really was true. Emma grinned, Sure, but I warn youthis is not going to go well.. Kathryn rolled her eyes, Well no, but itd be nice if the Hogwarts gossip circuit kept spreading the word. She turned to look out the window, clearing her thoughts. He still seemed aware Gryffindor was falling behind, but just not how badly. I dont care what I end up working at, as long as youre there with me. So- Emma is your partner? he asked, trying to put the pieces together. Carefully, Regina gripped the broom like a walking stick in her right hand. Emma felt a little better, maybe she was finally getting to Mary Margaret. And I told you take make it away.. I know your heart is in the right place, I said quietly and my lips curled into a sincere smile which she mirrored. Her mind raced as she tried to figure out, what to do next and why shed said what she had. Maybe it was the adrenaline rush from her new broom, or maybe it was the wonderful feeling of freedom that came with that statement or maybe theyd be building up to this for so long that she just could stand merely looking at Emma any longer. At least Regina had given her some actually useful advice. It only came out a few months ago. He said if anything happened, it was her. And where was a timepiece when you needed one? She knew from Hogwarts she was an alright witch, but to help lift as spell like this, Im sure you can. Regina just looked at him, completely bewildered. She finally came to a halt at one of the beds near the back and gestured to the screened off portion, Here we are.. Maybe he thought you inherited something once you were found again, something that might help. The second groan caused her to look back down at Cora who was also waking up. However, at least when they would go to visit Rubys grandmother, that was just the two of them. After another few minutes of the man showing no sign of letting up and the young womans smile looking very brittle on her face, Regina was finally thoroughly annoyed. 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