Oh, believe me, this is far from a political marriage. It seems a bit redundant, all things considered, but he decided it was important to him, and I'm not really one to say no.
And hardly- I do try not to think about all of the Good he does. It chafes slightly, if I'm honest. But... the title of godfather means something to him. I'm certain you know that. Makes you important to him, which makes you important to me.