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Ok, in simple terms, Lilith was given Emma's potential for Darkness. This means that Emma can no longer grow dark. But then again, how can one move someone else's potential?

Lilith was given Emma's vast quantities darkness. This means Emma still has the greatest poential for darkness. Emma can grow dark evne though she has vast quantities of light..

I simply think the writers wanted to use a big word like potential when they don't truly know what it means.

Emma lost the potential, which means she had no potential for darkness, which means Rumple was being stupid and most of this arc was pointless.

Or Emma lost just all her darkness as a baby, but had the potential to regain it back and more.

Which makes sense: darkness or potential for darkness? Do the writers know the difference? (Hint: no) 