The excerpt features a character questioning whether they can still become a wizard someday, indicating a desire or hope for magical transformation. The Good Wizard responds positively, suggesting that it is possible, hinting at the idea that becoming a wizard might be attainable in the future. The Wizard shares a personal detail, revealing that they were once a princess, which implies that transformation or change is possible even for someone with a different past or identity. This exchange suggests themes of hope, possibility, and transformation within the story.

"Perhaps," said the Good Wizard. "I was a princess myself once."