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Hmcooper4 wrote:

I think OUaT used the hat, as it is something that many people recognize, to point us to the story. But I wouldn't be surprised if they use this as one place to spin the story. Of course, if they were to incorporate the original material, somebody (possibly Henry?) is going to have to animate a broom and then be unable to stop it. Done right, that could be worth a couple of laughs. This could be very possible seeing as Henry is going to work at Gold's pawnshop. He could venture out in the back of the shop and stumble upon the hat and out of curiosity put it on. He could also use it as a clue to find out who the writer of the book is, seeing that is his mission with Regina somewhere this season.

Also I like the idea of Chernabog being inside of the Dark One's Dagger, but I really want Morgana to be the original Dark One while Merlin kinda is the Light One. I however am still doubting whether it is a good choice to make Merlin the Sorcerer. I kinda want them to save him for the Camelot arc for a twist, and have a whole new powerful character as the Sorcerer. But on the other hand, if OUaT goes a little bit according to the movie Excalibur, then they could also take another approach. Merlin being the sorcerer and Morgana had him locked up in ice/a crystal somewhere in Camelot (or maybe even another realm) to ensure that the Dark One (herself) would be the most powerful being in all realms. And maybe when she felt that she was going to die, she fused herself with the dagger so that leaves the opportunity that she could return in the show without time travel etc. And, although not really related to this, I would love to see the Headless Horseman as her ally.