"So... what do you hope to accomplish with additional training in Defense? Do you have so little confidence in Lord Borr?" Because that, in and of itself, was a pretty good reason, but Tate wasn't sure if the lad had something else in mind. Maybe he had an inkling of what he wanted to do and was loathe to mention it.

"I suggest you spend some time chatting with Madame Donovan or another professor you trust in order to make some decisions about your future. You have the whole world open to you at this point... and what you decide now doesn't have to tie you down forever, but it's nice to have the first few steps decided."