Scorpius wants to pat James's head for that. Really. It's quite...cute.

"I've been known to, on occasion. How else would I explain winding up in my father's private library or passed out in the Hufflepuff dorms?" It had been one of his first major lies, and Al even thought it was true. So why not use it to his advantage now too?

He laughs, quirking a brow. "If I can make you believe me, I'm sure your dad'll be no problem."