I suppose that I don't much. I doubt that I could have managed it for very much longer, or in any greater depth.

[ A brief, rueful look. ]

There is -- ah -- a divide between those of my world who use magic, and those who do not. The affairs of wizards remain by and large hidden from the view of those not among their number, while many born into magical families are never given much cause to keep up with the world outside of their own walls.

I occupy a somewhat odd, though not unusual position. Both my parents were magic-users, but my mother was the first and only witch of her family, and we...very seldom ever used magic at home. As a result, I am more used to the idea of a magicless life than many.

I and some others hold it as important that all students whose parents consent are provided an education on at least the most basic non-magical matters. There have been some objections, but not enough to scour the class from our timetables -- the school board seemed to recognize that in the end, we all needs must occupy the same lives, together.

[ He takes another gulp of tea, before commenting into his drink, eyebrows lifting a little at himself as he talks. ]

...A few too many older wizards of my day have refused to get out of the way of moving vehicles.

Less call for that here! May I ask which course you are looking forward to the most?