Then there was a second Avery, one who willingly hurt Scorpius with his own version of the truth. His account has been close enough to the real events, and Scorpius, in turn, did not question this facade either, after it became apparent that he was nearly honest. This person is the one Scorpius has recognised in his own actions; a boy who will never give up on the goal of winning Albus" favour one day. Which is perfectly understandable.