This moment is a key turning point for Albus, as he feels much more connected to a boy like Scorpius, who is also worried about the expectations and reputations that his parents place on him, than someone like Rose, who feels confident in herself. As they share candy (paralleling the way Harry and Ron shared candy in
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), the play hints at how friendship will help them overcome their shared and individual struggles.