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"How Godric left home"

Godric has decided to leave his family (why, exactly, is unclear). Their goodbye is simple. He bids his parents farewell and without shedding a tear they send him away with what meager provisions they can spare. The image of his father sending him off with a raised hand imprints itself permanently on his memory. He realizes that moment marks the beginning of a journey, a journey which he hopes will end at the gates of Heaven. Burcwen, still very attached to her older brother, tries to convince him to stay, even threatening to commit suicide. Godric is emotionally torn—he loves his sister very much—but realizes that they must, for now, part ways.

"Of Peregrine Small and how Godric came to prosper in trade"

Godric recalls why he sent his two snake friends away...