Like Kvothe and Harry Dresden? No. There isn't any kind of gift that comes free. I'd work hard at it. I always work hard, there's no point in attempting anything if you won't even try properly.
But I won't agree to a contract that makes me someone else's responsibility. I want to learn magic but not...not if it's going to infringe on my freedom, no matter that you're my friend and I respect your values. I can't do it.