Scorpius sighed with frustration, walking around her to stand before her again. He sank down on a chair, looking up at her, his hands clasped between his legs. "Lily, look. I get that. I get that they think I am the scum of the earth. My dad wouldn't be too thrilled if I were to bring you home to meet him either, but I have to say... I don't give a rat's hairy arse," he said with conviction. "I am tired of running from how I feel because of what other people think."