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As dismissive and indifferent as he was of the practices of other magical families, Father could not help but also be fond of the company of these accomplished pedagogues and pioneers. Not that anyone else minded these warm friendships. Their frequent visits kept days fresh and lively, and it gave purpose to Mother’s meticulous decoration of our large residence. My best childhood memories were of sitting with Father and his companions while Mother would toil with dinner preparations. The looks on the faces of those men when they discussed new discoveries and technological advancements convinced me that I would one day join them as equals.