No. [ A bit of a sigh at that. ] No, it doesn't. But I don't believe there's any more cause for concern from those formerly bereft. Practice is practice, and plenty of wizards never see to proper training. New minds bring new ideas and approaches to the front; if nothing's ventured, there can be nothing gained, don't you think?

[ After a moment, he offers back: ]

Felix Harrowgate. You were born with magic?