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Fractuared Fairytales wrote:

And don't quote me, but I wouldn't be surprised if Cora and Rumple's love was not considered "true" love, because of the darkness to it... Did they love each other? Sure.. but I don't doubt for one second they wouldn't kill each other for power...I think they were attracted to each other's darkness, and strength. I agree.... their "love" was more lust, than anything else. Rumplestiltkin's was attracted to Cora's darkness. While, Cora lusted after Rumplestiltskin's power.

It also seemed, to me at least, that Cora was using Rumplestiltskin the entire time. She asked to learn magic, and how rip out hearts. She was always power-hungry. I am glad The Miller's Daughter was not some sob-story, not every villain needs to be sympathetic.