Pansy was nothing if not the perfect actress, she was smiles and understanding and yet he could see the tension in her and he could not deny that he felt the same thing. Belvina might have been a good choice because she was a black, Andromeda was most certainly NOT a good choice. He did not want her in the family and he could spot what his wife tried to do.
Unfortunately he also knew there was very little he could do about this if Bellatrix had made up her mind, not without risking his life, the life of his wife, of his son. Perhaps Stephen could find employment in another country for the duration of the war? Hell he'd consider asking the Order for help in protecting him if that was what it took. Unfortunately he did not think Stephen would agree to run anywhere.
Deciding the best course of action was changing the topic, he smiled. "I noticed that you've called for a new meeting of the full Wizengamot again next week," he said casually, sipping his champagne. "I have to admit I'm curious. What new improvements are you working on at the moment?" He smiled at his wife and then Bellatrix. "The ones you can safely tell me, of course," he added.