Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

by

J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Part 1, Act 2, Scene 12 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
On the moving staircases, Albus and Scorpius both seem abjectly lonely. Then, their staircases meet and they look at each other—“lost and hopeful.” But Albus looks away, and their friendship seems totally broken. Albus is guilty, and Scorpius is in pain.
This silent scene indicates just how “lost” Albus and Scorpius are without their friendship. Even knowing the havoc that they have wrought on the timeline, the break in their friendship prevents them from doing anything about it because without each other’s friendship, they don’t feel that they can fix what they’ve done alone.
Themes
Friendship, Family, Love, and Bravery Theme Icon