Henry the fisherman

Waverly gasped, coughed a few times, and just lay in the net for several moments, mind clearing up. She was not going to die. Relief, both physical and emotional, filled her. Finally she righted herself, floating at the surface and looking up at her captor.

He was staring at her open-mouthed, and she could not help but smile; it was true, she was beautiful to look at. "My name is Waverly. What is yours?"

"Henry," the fisherman stuttered.

"You have captured me, Henry. In exchange for my release, I will grant you three wishes." Something about this scenario seemed so familiar to her, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

1. Henry's first two wishes were rather predictable, ensuring a good life for his family. His last one came as a surprise, though.
2. Henry wished that Waverly were human.
3. Henry wished to be king.
4. Henry said he could not decide on his wishes immediately, and that he would take Waverly home with him.

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