Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-27060727-20161015022604/@comment-25926288-20161125205918

8Rob wrote: Why would the EQ wish to trap Emma? She can just wish her death

Just like that. Like when she stabbed Snow in 2x11 Genies can't kill directly. Plus she probably wants suffering over quick death. (And fate is on the side of Emma living because prophecy must be fulfulled.)