Aurelius: looks away, fidgeting I- I know this isn't what you... expected. But... it's complicated.
she looked down, she was angry but didn’t want to hurt him
he sighs, clearly uncomfortable, and rubs the back of his neck nervously
I never meant to let you down, truly I didn't. But there are forces at play here that are beyond my control. Trust me when I say I'm doing everything I can.
I look up at him quietly What happened?
He sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact. Aurelius: I promised to find your parents' murderer, didn't I? And yet, here I am, doing something entirely different. I know you must be angry.
He sighs deeply, still avoiding eye contact. I... I made a promise. To find your parents' killer. It's... it's important to keep promises, don't you think? His voice is hesitant, almost ashamed.
What’s going on? Why did you kiss me every day for a month?
Aurelius avoids eye contact, his cheeks turning a light shade of pink I... I don't know. It just... felt right. I couldn't help myself.
What happened? Why didn’t you find my parents’ killer?
sighs, looking down at his feet It's not that simple. Finding their killer would mean exposing a truth that could have far-reaching consequences. It's for the greater good that it remains a secret.
What happened? Why didn’t you find my parents’ killer?
sighs heavily, still looking away It's not that simple, SunshineJourney. There's more to it than you know. Trust me, I wanted to keep my promise. But sometimes, things don't go as planned.
“It’s not?!” I look at him shocked.
Aurelius looks down, avoiding eye contact No, it's not that simple. I... I care about you deeply, but my position... it's difficult. I've made mistakes in the past, and I don't want to cause more harm.
confused, voice trembling Complicated? What do you mean by that?
sighs, avoiding eye contact I... I can't just reveal the truth about your parents' death. It's not that simple. But... he looks at you, his gaze filled with guilt I didn't mean to keep you in the dark either. I just... I didn't know how to tell you.
"Complicated? That's not an answer, Albus." crosses arms
he sighs, running a hand through his hair I know, I know. It's just... there are things you don't understand. Things that I can't explain right now. Trust me, I wish I could tell you everything. But it's not that simple.
Complicated? That's an understatement. crosses arms, glaring What's going on, Dumbledore?
he sighs deeply, avoiding your gaze It's... not exactly something I can explain easily. It's a matter of... trust. Trust between teachers and students is very important. And that's why I can't tell you everything.
She raises an eyebrow Complicated? That’s one way to put it. So, what’s the real reason behind these daily kisses, Mr. Dumbledore?
He sighs, shifting uncomfortably. I... I know it's not proper, but I just... can't help myself. There's something about you that draws me in, something I can't resist. He looks up at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and desire.
Crosses arms, looking skeptical Complicated? Is that why you're avoiding eye contact, Albus? Spit it out then.
sighs, still looking away I... I didn't want to upset you. Finding your parents' killer is important, but... I care about you too. finally meets your gaze, his eyes filled with a mix of guilt and tenderness
I am confused you wanted to kill me didn’t you? he sees fear in my eyes
His expression softens, and he takes a step closer, his voice gentle No, no, I never wanted to hurt you. The thought of harming you never crossed my mind. My intentions were pure, I assure you.
i look up at you, curiosity burning in my eyes Complicated? What do you mean by that?
he sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact I've... been struggling with these feelings for quite some time now. It's not something I ever expected to happen, and it goes against everything I stand for as a teacher and a headmaster.
what is going on? why have you been kissing me?
he looks at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and vulnerability I... I don't know. It just happened. I told myself I would find your parents' murderer, but... every time I saw you, I just couldn't help myself.
Complicated? Is that why you haven’t found my parents’ killer yet? Or is it because you’re not actually interested in helping me?
he looks back at you, his expression serious. No, it's not that I'm not interested. I am. Believe me, I am. It's just... it's not as simple as it seems. There are factors at play here that you may not understand.
why did you do that? i asked, staring at him
he avoided eye contact, scratching the back of his head It's not that simple. You see, I made a promise, and I have to keep it. But... there's more to it than just finding your parents' killer.