Spoiler Alert: This feature contains spoilers for those who have not seen the first nine episodes of OUAT.

Once Upon A Time Season 2 is proving to be at least ten times better than its first season. The modern fairy tale series dragged on during its freshman year. But it nonetheless delivered a pretty exciting finale.

The first season finale later built story arcs that peaked on Episode 9: "Queen of Hearts." This episode revealed Emma Swan and Harry Potter have something in common - inner magic and strength from being borne out of true love.

Cora and Captain Hook are now about to dock at Storybrooke. Viewers see a myriad of possibilities. Anticipation will build up for weeks because Once Upon a Time won't come back until January 2013. For now, here are 10 of the many questions among OUAT viewers:

1. Mr Gold/Rumpelstiltskin seems pretty honest when he said he merely took advantage of "what" Emma is - a true love's child. It seems Storybrooke has its own Harry Potter, too. How many times would Emma Swan have to beat Cora?

2. During the second season premiere when Regina was struggling to activate the Mad Hatter's magic hat, Emma's touch enhanced the Evil Queen's powers. It was a sign! Did Mr Gold know Emma will have powers from the beginning?

3. Where are Pinocchio and Baelfire? Rumpel had planned to leave Storybrooke for "the land without magic" to find his son. But he is unable to pursue his plan -- yet.

4. After receiving the "Broken" postcard, has Henry's dad gone on his way to find Emma? It appears Pinocchio easily convinced Henry's father that Emma is a "savior." Perhaps it's because he is the Dark One's son. Spoilers indicate Storybrooke will have an "outsider" soon (Episode 11).

5. Is Henry Rumpel's grandson? He arranged for Regina to adopt Henry. He could have very well "arranged" Emma's crossing paths with his son.

6. Who will get in the middle of the imminent confrontation between Captain Hook and Rumpelstiltskin?

7. Regina was left alone in a pity party after the gang failed to invite her at Granny's. Would this convince her -- again -- that "love is weakness?" See video sneak peek below.

8. Would Emma Swan eventually team up with Regina to banish Cora for good?

9. Who is more powerful - Emma Swan or the Evil Queen?

10. Who will train Emma to enhance her magic powers? (The Evil Queen was Rumpel's prodigy.)

"Once Upon a Time" Season 2 Episode 10 ("The Cricket Game") airs on U.S. television January 6th via ABC.

VIDEO: Once Upon a Time Season 2 Episode 10 "The Cricket Game" Sneak Peek

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