"It might well be held that an awareness of the wider world is an asset to any politician. By observing the mistakes of other lands, one becomes anxious to make certain that they are not followed in one's own, does one not?
"The august Members hardly need to have it pointed out to them that the times have changed and have become increasingly perilous. The very fact that I am standing here is a testimonial to the very real perils. I assure you that I was not the only person from the British wizarding world taking an interest in developments in the East.
"Indeed, it is largely because of things that I learned during my... extended vacation, that I felt the obligation to return. But I admit it is not up to me to decide whether a person with experiences like mine is fitted for a place in the counsels of the learned and just."
Draco bowed slightly to several of the elder members of the OWLS.