With Kreacher hidden under his chef's hat directing the way, Astor made his way to the baths. They had not run into many people, and the servants they had seen did not stay to talk, so the going was easy so far. The baths were hidden behind a painting which required a secret password that Kreacher fortunately knew. The painting creaked open, and Kreacher, his work completed, disappeared again so Astor could climb through unseen and wash the dirt and grime from his soiled skin and hair. The bathhouse was cavernous and large, so large that Astor could hear the echo of his footsteps as he circumvented the large pool in the middle of the room.