How should I handle big raise on flop with QQ?

[GlemZurg]

Thanks,
Justin

Paradise Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed)

SB ($13.62)
BB ($13.25)
UTG ($11.35)
Hero ($9.70)
MP2 ($17.93)
CO ($14.50)
Button ($13.05)

Preflop: Hero is MP1 with Q/images/graemlins/diamond.gif, Q/images/graemlins/spade.gif. SB posts a blind of $0.05.
<font color="666666">1 fold</font>, <font color="CC3333">Hero raises to $0.40</font>, <font color="666666">2 folds</font>, Button calls $0.40, SB (poster) calls $0.35, <font color="666666">1 fold</font>

Flop: ($1.30) 8/images/graemlins/diamond.gif, J/images/graemlins/diamond.gif, 8/images/graemlins/heart.gif <font color="blue">(3 players)</font>
SB checks, <font color="red">Hero bets $1.2</font>, <font color="CC3333">Button raises to $12.65</font>, SB folds, <font color="red">Hero calls $8.10</font>.

[GlemZurg]

Accidently posted before my questions were in:

1. Should I have raised QQ into this flop?

2. Should I have folded to the reraise?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Justin

[AncientPC]

If you're going to raise preflop, raise the same amount no matter what your hand is. I usually go for 4xBB or 6xBB (depending on how big blinds are).

1) Depends on how aggro you are. Every game I bet preflop I bet postflop. Keeps 'em guessing if I hit the paint or have overpair (or if I'm just bluffing).

2) Fold to the flop raise unless button's a complete maniac who would raise that much on draws (and if he's got an OESD and flush draw it's still not a bad move on his part). You're beind an 8 or pocket jacks and have to hope a 3rd Q comes.

[GlemZurg]

Gotcha. I'm still learning to observe the other players.

Thanks,
Justin