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i just know that the ethics classes in magical fantasy realms would be off the rails

"Something we used to say was that the only reason Jean Vicquemare hasn’t killed himself is that he is fascinated by the extent of his depression. The thing that joins Harry and Vicquemare is ‘we have to get back to work.’ Work is the one redeeming thing that gives them purpose. With Vicquemare, we know that he works out like the devil’s on his back and he cracks cases with Harry. But more than anyone else around Harry, Vicquemare is affected by his antics. Harry wasn’t always like this. His decline hasn’t been so gradual as watching trees grow where you don’t see it happening. You still remember your partner as the person they were. There’s definitely gentleness and caring in Jean." – Argo Tuulik