Re: After dinner - Theo, Pansy, Belvina
He truly wished he had not needed to tell her such a thing, but he could not play by her sensitivities and risk her catching something. Her health was far too important.
When he saw her expression he wished he could be more outspoken, but he would not risk his entire family just because he liked Belvina. "I was thinking of your well being rather than ours," he said. "You never know who would report what you say, and though you're quite safe with us, you should tread very carefully." Especially now, though he didn't add that.
"Are you proficient in occlemency?" he asked, though looking at her now he doubted it. It took more than skill, but an ability to completely disregard and hide your emotions. Very few were good enough.