She prepared herself for the very real possibility that Augustus was receiving orders that evening to return to France. The fact that he'd been able to stay as long as he had was impressive. Ordinarily, he was never allowed to remain longer than a week or two. She knew that Antonin was usually responsible for his short trips. A word here and there in the Dark Lord's ear often got him exactly what he desired. Lord Voldemort rewarded loyalty and few had proven themselves so thoroughly as Antonin.