I have written about my love for Harry Potter here before. So obviously it was apparent I was going to pre-order the new Potter book the moment I got the chance to. And obviously I was not going to be able to put it down until I’d read the whole thing through.
And that’s exactly what I did. Twice.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child is quite a remarkable book. For most readers it would seem like a fan fiction written by a fan for fans. There aren’t many parts in it that you’d read, and recognize it to be out of Rowling’s books. This is pretty much a different flavour of the Wizarding World than we are accustomed to. The difference is not only because this book is in the format of a script for a play. You will see a stage setting description and positions of the characters. Some of it sure will feel pretty jarring at times. But it is quite toned down, nothing that should scare readers away. This is not the full-of-hearts Harry Potter that you and I grew up with. This is a mature adult book with adult issues. Much like the problems you and I have right now.
We have all grown up and apparently so have The Trio.
Tread cautiously now Muggles, spoilers ahead.
Known Characters
Hermione Granger-Weasley is now the Minister of Magic. Very dutiful and strict and uber feminist. Loves to throw her weight around, and still loves Ron to bits even when he is being an idiot.
Ron Weasley now runs the Weasley Wizard’s Wheezes. Is still just as loyal and funny. Though has started to put on a slight belly is still everyone’s favourite uncle.
Harry Potter is now the Head of Magical Law Enforcement. Is still just as popular as ever. And is still just as confounded by his celebrity.
Ginny Potter is now as ever my favourite Potter character. And now more than ever really has more of a part to play. Lovely to bits, just lovely.
Professor Minerva McGonagall is now the Headmistress of Hogwarts and oh how I’ve missed her cold-yet-mushy heart.
Draco Malfoy is, well still a Malfoy and everything that goes with it.
New Characters
Harry & Ginny’s children –
James Potter II
Albus Severus Potter
Lilly Luna Potter
Ron & Hermoine’s children –
Rose Granger-Weasley
Hugo Granger-Weasley
Draco & Astoria’s son –
Scorpious Malfoy
Amos Diggory, Cedric Diggory’s father
Delphi Diggory, Amos’s niece and caregiver
Plot Summary
The book follows a popular fan theory that Voldemort and his Death Eater’s are not yet given up on their bad ways. People who believe there was an heir somewhere who would come and bring back pure and superior magic into the world. But it has been so long since Harry’s scar has hurt, our friends have actually begun to forget all of it. All was well.
It was Albus’ and Rose’ first year at Hogwarts. They both were just as excited about it and just as nervous on their first ride aboard the Hogwarts Train. Rose was sure this was a deciding moment in their lives. Their parents first met during this ride and they become friends for life and went to on to do big things themselves. This was not a decision to be made lightly. Rose, needless to say, was much like her mother. Albus, meets Scorpious they had a bunch of sweets together. Spoke for a bit and decided they’d be best friends right then and there. Much like Ron and Harry did.
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This is where I will leave you. There is much more to the plot. Much more.. But this is one book I would want you to read for yourself.
There are parts that will take you back to that time you read about Snape’s love the first time.
There are parts that will take you back to a time when you visited Godric Hollow for the first time.
There are parts that will take you back to the time you saw James and Lilly for the first time. And that heartbreaking green light for the first time.
There are times you might just weep a little.
There are times when you would laugh out loud with Ron or Scorpious and any nervous joke about Mouldy Voldy.
Those are the parts that you will read this book again and again and again for. This is a book for you. For the fans. For the Potterheads. For the millions of millennials who have grown up into adults themselves. But still carry a bit of magical world in their hearts.
It is for you I will say now. There is real magic for those who seek it. Always.
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