This story is a sequel to The Crown of Night
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(New readers, unsure where to start? The Education of Clover the Clever is best.)
Clover Cordelia is a freshmare student at the Cambridle Academy of Magic who is determined to become a great sorceress.
Star Swirl the Bearded is a legendary wizard in need of an apprentice.
It's a tough job, working for the world's greatest wizard. On top of the usual challenges of student life there are apocalypses to deal with, and assassins who show up at inconvenient times, and plant life scheming for world conquest.
It's probably nothing Star Swirl can't take care of, provided he and Clover manage to resist killing each other first.
Previously updated alongside its prequel, The Crown of Night. It is not necessary to read The Crown of Night first.
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Featured on the Royal Guard!
"Characterization is the name of the game here, and this story's take on Star Swirl is one of the most enigmatic and intriguing I've seen. His eccentricity is offset perfectly by his straight mare, Clover the Clever, and the interactions between them are a joy to behold."
-Prak, PR for the Royal Guard.
Rated "Why Haven't You Read These Yet?" by PaulAsaran.
Weird praise for The Education of Clover the Clever from the comments:
"........The sadist in me is grinning while the student is screaming it's little lungs out 
"
-Smirkythread.
"I can't tell if he's insane or not. And it's glorious."
-FancyFan.
"I am unsure if this is merely silly and deranged or subtly brilliant."
-SIGAWESOME.
"Ok, so I like this story. I actually like it quite a bit. I have no clue why though. Not a single clue.
I haven't a clue what you're doing right, but keep doing it. You're awesome."
-Vibrato con Amore.
