"Me neither. It's more that I feel I have to tread on tiptoes for a small while, just to ensure that she does feel happy there. I do want her to be happy, I like Stephen very much and believe he will be nothing but kind to her," Belvina said, speaking sincerely. "With all these arranged marriages happening, I'm sure hers will be one of the... More pleasant ones, shall I say?"
Belvina cast a discreet privacy spell once they were seated, not trusting others to not try and eavesdrop. She was quite glad that times were dark enough that she could do such a thing without being called paranoid although it didn't really matter; she was quite sure she would have cast the spell anyway.
"I'd appreciate it. It's something I wish to keep private for the moment, at least until the outcome is assured. I wouldn't want anything to influence their decision," she replied. "I feel there could be some that would rather wish me ill than well."
"So who is coming to your gathering tomorrow?" she asked, smiling. "Other than Miss Yaxley, of course."