Rodolphus’ smugness was back in full force and Hermione had to stop herself from smacking it off his face. "Well," He said, voice oily and slick," I was thinking of all that you have accomplished and all that you will." He took a step forward. Hermione took a step back. "My marriage with Bellatrix has borne no fruit and I am loathe to leave my house in the hands of my brother." He shrugged. "Perhaps I should ask the Queen to legitimise you."