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Granny had nothing against fortune-telling provided it was done badly by people with no talent for it. It was a different matter if people who ought to know better did it, though. She considered that the future was a frail enough thing at best, and if people looked at it hard they changed it.

'I really don't think that is necessary,' [Granny] said sternly. 'Not between us.'
'You do it, Granny', said Esk, 'in the village. I've seen you. And teacups. And cards.'
Granny shifted uneasily. 'Yes, well. It's all according. You just hold their hand and people do their own fortune-telling. But there's no need to go around believing everything.'

'Granny.'
'What?'
'Do you know how wizards like to be buried?'
'Yes!'
'Well, how?'
Granny Weatherwax paused at the bottom of the stairs.
'Reluctantly.'