Whatever reason they may have had isn't an excuse - defying the rules that were set down for us in the first place is completely unforgivable!

[...well, the whole thing is completely unforgivable but you know what he meant.]

Nothing like that is going to touch either you or my brother here - I can promise you that much! Even if it's no longer possible back home, I intend to do whatever I can for both of you, and for any of our classmates that may join us!