Re: From the McKinnon Estate - Alastor, Callum, Others (?)
"Yes," Alastor said through clenched teeth, "you do. Where do you think you're going to go now that they're in charge? They killed you once. Your name is still Moody. They will come here and if you're not here, but out there somewhere, they will not just let you live and walk away if they find you.
"This isn't about being soldiers, this is about surviving. Retreat, hiding, call it what you will. But, Hogwarts is the safest refuge for anyone who doesn't intend to join the people who actually wielded the wand that ended your life the first time. I know, the blame is mine for not telling you of the possibility sooner. And I will gladly accept that blame. But, unless you want to become one of them, you need to join the rest of the refugees going to Hogwarts.
"And, damnit, I lost you once and it started a downward slide I have never recovered from. You may not believe in second chances, but I'm beginning to and I have a second chance now. I'm sure that means nothing to you, my second chance. But, I'm not losing you again -- be that to the Death Eaters or my own mistakes."