"Dearest." She placed her hand on his cheek again. "I loved your father. As terrible as that is. I loved him despite everything. And I prayed every day that my love would change him. In the end it didn't. But I tried my best. Astoria has shown that she doesn't love you, and though I know you cared for her- you shouldn't deprive yourself or Scorpius of the love of a worthy woman." She took his hand and clasped his wrist with the holster on it significantly.