James Studdard,

 

Are you sure that the American law names pedophiles, pederasts?  There is a huge difference in etymology, meaning and practical consequences. [ JS:These considerations rarely enter the minds of a pederast (the correct name for a pedophile).  Usually, a practiced sexual predator knows the law and always seeks concealment of the fact. ]

Below, a very good point! [ BTW, HH would have never conveyed his amorous intentions via Email.  His ego would have prevented it.  HH needed the exhilaration of the empirical "reaction" "expression"  etc.  I have no doubt, however, that Lolita would have burned up cyber-space with her fantasies.   JS]