That's the problem of the failsafes, Remus. Umbridge told Rabastan she had them, and that if anything happened to her, a number of further accusations against him would come to light. They have been holding their collective hands for his sake.
And then after that, their lord and master indicated he didn't want them to interfere with Umbridge. That aspect is, apparently, wilting rapidly.
And honestly, I've said it before. For all he is what he is, we could do a great deal worse for a Defence teacher than Rabastan.
Septima telling us about that box is the first hint either Antonin or Rabastan had heard of exactly what form the failsafe might look like, so if we can break that, I suspect they'll be a lot more willing to act.
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And then after that, their lord and master indicated he didn't want them to interfere with Umbridge. That aspect is, apparently, wilting rapidly.
And honestly, I've said it before. For all he is what he is, we could do a great deal worse for a Defence teacher than Rabastan.
Septima telling us about that box is the first hint either Antonin or Rabastan had heard of exactly what form the failsafe might look like, so if we can break that, I suspect they'll be a lot more willing to act.