I think that since OUAT likes to parallel season 1 Victoria cast the curse but Ivy manipulated her into doing it. She obviously wants to break the curse now also or why would she put the picture of Regina and Henry there to be found. I can see no other reason for her to do that. I don’t know what her motivation is, but I am hoping it is more than just revenge on her mother for being abusive and not favoring her. The other confusion is the lady in the tower is apparently working with Ivy to manipulate Victoria, so what is the witch’s motivation? I thought at first she wanted to bring Anastasia back from the dead like Victoria, but now not so sure. I would think that if Ivy’s motivation is revenge on mom she would try and keep Anastasia dead.