Making his way up to the stage, when the candidates were called, he gave everyone a smile from his vantage point, after finding his seat. Taking a deep breath he blew it out without a sound, just trying to relax. He knew he could look towards Becca if he needed to if nothing more then for a reassuring smile. He still kind of wished Kat was there, but there was nothing he could do about that.

As the president of the Board of Governors began speaking his attention was drawn to her and listened as she spoke. Waiting his turn as candidates began answering the question, he took a deep breath and began to speak.

"Many of the candidates here have very valuable information and knowledge that I'm sure would be very beneficial to the board. I can't say that I have more or less knowledge than anyone else here on the stage but I can tell you what my abilities and qualifications are and hope you agree they outweigh what other's can bring." Pausing he let those words sink in. He wasn't there to outdo any of the other candidates, he wasn't going to put them down or try to rise above any of them.

"I speak fluently 11 different languages, and am currently working on a Greek and Latin. Not all those languages are for humans, but also Troll and Mermish as well as both British and American Sign Languages. I believe that my abilities in language study, my travels, knowledge of other schools and countries. And even contacts I know around the world would greatly benefit the board, in helping Hogwarts to be able to rise up above the other schools in the world and to make them the most prestigious, as well as the best taught."

"Hogwarts studies as well as their students are what is most important to each of us. To guarantee that they will learn everything that we can teach them and to give them the safety that each person inside that school can have. And I believe with my abilities and knowledge can help the board to do just that." Nodding to the Braxton he gave her and the audience a smile "Thank you."