Snape nodded grimly, refusing to acknowledge, even to himself, the frisson of mingled fear and ...intrigue that he felt at the mere concept of having to cope with a Grindelwald removed from Albus' moderating influence.
"If you'd offered this place to me I would've refused," he agreed calmly. "The school is a full time job in itself. I couldn't reside that far from it." Quite apart from anything else, he enjoyed the security and power of the castle's ancient defenses.
He glanced at James. Arguing in private... he knew there were times it wouldn't be easy, but he was equally clear on how essential it would be for the three of them to present a united front, to the Order and the world beyond.