Hm... yes, I understand that line of thought. [ Howl nods as he adds loose tea leaves to the teapot's cage, a sympathetic pout on his face. Then he lowers it back into the room temperature water, shuts the lid, and lays his hand over the top. ]

I do not take for granted my good fortune for winning the coin toss, so to speak. If it is any consolation, I try to go out of my way for former magicians in situations like yours. Discounts, house calls, tricky spells... I don't mind the extra effort when I know it benefits a colleague.