Rodolphus didn't doubt that Bellatrix meant what she said. Thankfully he was more confident in is ability to thwart her than her desire for revenge.
When he heard her behind him Rodolphus turned and couldn't help but smirk at the fact that he caught her staring. "Taking it all in," he chuckled as he picked up two cups and walked over toward the table. Her tea prepared just the way she liked it.
"I am as shocked as you are," he stated in all seriousness. "I didn't mean to fall asleep last night but it seems that while I did the magic here decided that it would be appropriate. We are married after all," he took a sip to give it a minute to absorb what had happened.