that arc was so well-written that the writer in me cried when it ended... having an antagonist be so despicable, and yet so human, all at once is what all writers should aspire to.
I definitely admire the coven. For someone so evil, they are extremely clever, and for once prove that power isn't the key to success.
They also teach people "Don't play fair if you want to win" because they will only lose if a wizard (Which hopefully doesn't exist in the real world...) appears.
Malistaire The first arc i will always remember. It was so well written and had feeling into it. I bet Kingsisle stayed up all night writing it. It was so wonderful that i didnt want to finish dragonyspre. Malistaire rules. He has been the best villian with a real meaning to destroy the world ever