ALBUS
You are aware that you’re an utter fantasist.
SCORPIUS
And I’d agree with you – only Polly Chapman did ask me to the School Ball...
ALBUS
In an alternate reality where you were significantly – really significantly, more popular – a different girl asked you out – and that means—
SCORPIUS
And yes, logic would dictate I should be pursuing Polly – or allowing her to pursue me – she’s a notorious beauty after all – but a Rose is a Rose.