Antonin wasn't one to be denied when he needed to speak with their master. It was his tenacity that almost got him trouble many times in the past when the Dark Lord feared he was planning to take over his position. His legendary paranoia had only grown larger the longer he managed to cling to some semblance of living. Every suit of armor in the castle was an enemy out to depose him. It was little wonder that he didn't want any of his loyal followers to see him in his weakened state. Her husband, however, didn't care. He would intimidate even the fiercest of Hogwarts house-elves intent on performing their duties for their current master.