Well he begins to think at least. And all of his questions are valid. Confronting what has been driplled into him by others is the first step. Later he can try and project that thought process onto himself.

And I so hope Narcissa learns to stay out of this, because she asks of her son the exact same thing her husband did - to always keep the advantageous Match in mind, only she tries to sell him to Harry and not a pureblood witch.