[The vampire keeps washing the Belmont's hair. Cool finger pads run over and over his scalp, and it's impressive how much dirt has clung to the man over the years. A skill of sorts, although he'd never say that out loud.]

You're not the curse.

[He can say that much with confidence.]

All this means is that the roses are connected to innocence and cruelty. Which I believe makes sense in regards to the rumors of what happened here.