He kissed the top of her head. "Why do you think the Dark Lord allowed me to keep and marry you? I told him about how much you’ve helped Potter, and he likely saw that for himself when he interrogated you. He knew your value and agreed you were better kept as far from Potter as possible. He wouldn’t have cared if I’d killed, sold, or married you as long as you were out of the way. Everyone could see the advantage you gave Potter but he himself." 