"I did," Gellert replied with a short nod. "He and I talked numerous times since my arrival. I regret we were never able to meet in person before his departure." He raised his eyebrows when the boy mentioned Bellatrix as well, remembering his encounter with the woman just after Rodolphus had left. "I have met Bellatrix. An excellent woman, though I have not seen her much of late. And I have not had the pleasure of meeting Rabastan yet." He noticed the way in which the boy ended the dicussion about the three and decided to leave it be. "How long have you been in this place, Mr Crouch?"