That was my father's reasoning as well, to continue the line with the best blood he could so we children of his could gain the magic our family had lost.

[She shakes her head. She's looking very sternly through the magical connection, no longer smiling from the atmosphere around her]

Your intentions do not matter; everybody is a hero in their own tale. However, if you are bringing a child into the world for any other reason than that you intend to give them your entire fierce love and devotion then you are only justified in your own eyes.