Defeated

"Evil people have a very twisted way of thinking, Mis. They're very selfish and greedy and without any feelings for anyone else most of the time. No matter what they have, all they want is more. More money, more power, more magic, more of everything. And most of the time, they don't care who they hurt to get it. If they owned the whole planet, they would just be working to get control over the rest of the solar system. They're never satisfied.

"That's the difference between us and them. We know the true value of love and family and friends and what the most important things in life really are. They're blinded by their own selfishness and cold hearts. If you really wanted to go back to Hogwarts, I suppose you could. However, I see no point in it whatsoever. It would be like throwing yourself under the bus to save it after its already put on the brakes. You really want to know what I would do if I were you? And I'm serious now. Remember I trained all my life under Uncle Remus, and the world he lived in wasn't that much different from now. If he were here, he'd tell you to go get together with the most powerful people you know and form an allegience with them so you can all protect one another from whatever comes. I am quite sure that when my father finds out about all this, he'll be doing just that. You should be joining us. Remember, you aren't alone anymore. You have your daughter to think of. She needs to not live her life without her mother. "

"Well, we shall have to wait and see about that. If parents are too afraid to send their children to Hogwarts, then I presume some of them will transfer to Durmstrang and Beauxbatons. I would guess, though, that the Death Eaters need Hogwarts to educate their own children, so I can't see Hogwarts not being around in the fall.

"Evil people always end up reaping evil rewards sooner or later, Mis. Nothing good ever comes from evil, not even if one is the source of the evil. Our actions always seem to come back around to us somehow. And the more severe the mistake is, the more severe the consequence generally is. You are right. Eventually their own greed will cause them to destroy each other. In Voldemort's day, he was never beyond destroying his own allies just because he was in a foul mood. Idiot. He really wasn't all that, I never thought. Not unless one had to deal with him one on one. That was generally pretty nasty.

"The point is, if we're goint to see another rise in the dark arts, I want you to be prepared. Can you muster up your energies to get ready to train to fight?'"

"You can start with Brian tomorrow. He's the finest trainer I know. If anybody can train you for becoming a skilled fighter, its Brian. Its what he does best. Just be prepared," She laughed, "Brian expects you to eventually be able to learn to put up with a lot. Its part of the training. It can be a lot like working with a military drill instructor, but that's what makes him so good. And I'm sure that working with him will help you build up your strength after having your baby. He won't overdo it, but he'll make you give him your best. Do you think you're ready for that?"

"I was hoping you'd stay with Brian and me for the summer. His place is gorgeous. He has an enormous pool, a wonderful gym in the house, lots of woods, ...its gorgeous. Mis, its not a little house. Its a huge mansion. There is more than enough room for you. And Brian is going to love you. I promise. Wherever I live, you'll have a place there too. Forever. Whenever you want it. No matter how old either of us ever get. We're family. That's what its all about.

"Don't worry. My parents and I trust Brian with our lives. Between you and me, he works for my father. He is very well paid right now, as well, to be my chief bodyguard and Abbey's to protect us from Rob. If I had to choose anybody to trust with my life besides my father, it would definitely be Brian.

"Mis, I know I can trust you not to tell anyone else, but Brian dedicates his life to protecting people. That's what he does for a living. There are things you don't know about my father. Nothing bad, but he's far more powerful than you know. And his influence goes farther than London. Believe me. If you trust anybody on this earth, make it Brian Quinn."