"-- Yes, even with that", Val smiled. He set his notebook on the windowsill. "A standard learning course does allocate room for such incidents to happen. And, even if you had needed some more time, that would still be fine. Well -- for me, at least. Council rules notwithstanding".

Adrien widened his eyes. "Wait -- if I kept failing, would you get in trouble with the Council of Magic?".

"Eventually, I suppose", Val replied. "I'd have to report as to what are the issues in question, and there would be an investigation to confirm... an extension could be granted on a case-by-case basis, I believe. Of course, if I kept applying for extensions with no progress on your part, then the apprenticeship would be annulled, and... But you don't need to worry", he then added, noting Adrien's concerned expression. "This rule is in place to prevent people from exploiting the system. I think it would apply if, instead of one year, you took two...".

"Oh, that long", Adrien smiled with relief. "Then it's alright. I know that won't happen".