Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-24304025-20150116200351/@comment-24674051-20150323133750

I don't know. I find it hard to think that the Sorcerer is Evil, given that the things that have been revealed are that he does not deal with those that have dark hearts. We have heard the apprentice tell that to both Rumple and Ingrid.

I find it easier to believe that he is neither Good nor Evil, actually outside of the system.

As for Blue's reaction, she seemed definitely surprised (though after coming out of the hat, I should think that it would not have surprised her). She knows who the Sorcerer is, and how powerful he is. That may be enough to give any right thinking person cause to fear.