Curse on a doorway a while back, that’s what started this whole investigation. Although I am not exactly sure why we’re both here. I am sure it has something to do with my blood status or a connection to the War." She’s mainly talking to fill the silence. Also, she’s not foolish enough to believe that he won’t be more beneficial to her in the inevitable event that this ends in a fight if he is at least a little bit informed. He wasn't a completely incompetent wizard when he was sober. 