Not all wizards were born to be heroes.
Things not to do when you find out you're a wizard:
1. Do not destroy your apartment with magical fire. You WILL NOT get the security deposit back.
2. Do not form an alliance with the guy who is trying to murder you. This will end badly.
3. Do not drag the girl you're desperately in love with into your wizard mess. You risk her watching you fail miserably.
4. Under no circumstances should you get in the middle of an epic magical battle. Death will happen. Lots of death and bad things.