He stopped himself from saying sorry. It's one of the first things the Assembly teaches. That this wasn't your fault. It was random chance. At least as far he knew.
"That's a difficult question." He finished off his cigarette, stamping it on the ground. "There are wizards and witches who fought for me to go to school like a normal young wizard. I believe the best way to pay back that advocacy it to advocate for others." He shuddered, it still sounded like a speech. It was the truth and he was passionate, but it still sounded canned.
He slid his pack and lighter into his coat pocket.