Simon being Conor's personal angel makes sense when you consider his golden boy looks, kind personality, love for music, and attachment to the abandoned church. His presence saved Conor from a life of loneliness and gave him something to strive for. At the same time, Simon's light is only at its best if juxtaposed together with darkness, and guess which color Conor wears when playing the guitar?
Being skilled in art, Veronica's manipulation of Conor can be likened to an artist trying to mold a piece of clay into a shape they desire most. Her efforts ultimately fail because Conor is a human being, not a medium to impress her desires on.
Fridge Horror
Turns out Simon really got off lightly from being neglected in the Winsor household. If he had stayed there for much longer, it's likely he would have become his stepmother's rape victim like Gale due to him resembling her husband more.
