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What does Robb choose to do with the truth Howland Reed revealed to him about Jon Snow’s parentage?

Keep it to himself, at least for now

Robb loves Jon and still thinks of him as a brother, regardless of the truth. But he realizes that how he feels or even how Jon might feel isn’t all that matters. The Targaryens lost the throne before either of them were born, but there might still be some who would prefer to see the dragons return, and endeavor to make that happen regardless of Jon’s will. Additionally, House Tyrell would naturally not be happy at any potential threat to the throne, real or perceived. Perhaps he will tell Margaery, or Jon himself, someday. But once it has been said, it cannot be unsaid. For now, Robb will keep his silence, and instruct Lord Howland to do the same. The dead can wait for the moment.

Tell Margaery, and make plans to go north

Robb is wary of the court and King’s Landing itself, but if he cannot trust his wife and queen with such matters, who can he trust? Their marriage and their kingdom must be based on trust. He privately tells Margaery the truth, and she shares with him her belief that he should wait to tell Jon the truth until their hold on the throne is secure and the realm is in a more stable position. Robb agrees to that, but decides that he needs to go to the Wall to aid Jon and the Night’s Watch after the coronation.