If he didn't look so serious when he said it. Or if Sam wasn't aware of the hushed, conspiratorial tone, he might have laughed. The question was ridiculous. And yet, Credence was asking it in such a serious manner. Anyone else asking might have made Sam laugh as he pictured Steve in a pointy hat and blue robes. But Credence is scary serious, and Sam feels like he needs to take him seriously then.

"No, they aren't wizards. Like I said, what happened to them was science. It's not magic and they sure as heck aren't wizards."