Rodolphus seemed to be amused by the reminder of the murders. Even with his smile Hermione still worried that he was angry about what happened to Alecto. She didn't understand the extent of their relationship or their partnership. Clearly they'd been working together for years. Was he just pretending to be unbothered so he could catch her off-guard later? Once again she felt the desire to start asking questions, but she stopped herself out of fear of appearing too eager.