Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25240460-20140827135038

Question: Can anyone practice magic? Most television shows about magic portray the witches and wizards as being born with their powers. However in Once Upon A Time that doesn't seem to be the case. Both Cora and Regina seemed like ordinary people who developed magical powers after being taught by the Dark One aka Rumpelstiltskin. I also remember Regina offering to teach Henry magic back in season two. However, Zelena aka the Wicked Witch of the West was born with magic. I'm a little confused and would like to know if anyone knows the answer as to whether or not magic is developed through practice, received through hereditary, or both. 