"I would imagine so," Vera said easily, not backing down or quailing like so many did in front of Bellatrix Lestrange. she needed to show spine. "And I can understand if you would pass me over because of it, but I was hoping you would see it as someone wanting to make a name and willing to work hard to make a place, rather than jockeying for promotion and serving their own interests, rather than those of the Dark Lord."
It was a risky move, but if she said no, and got denied, at least she would have tried.