This is another example of how Harry isn’t able to see what Albus needs, and instead his parenting stems from what
he feels is best for his son or will make himself feel better. The play also suggests that Harry is prejudiced against Scorpius because of the rumors about Scorpius or because of the rivalry that Harry and Draco shared in childhood, indicating Harry’s problems in fixating on the past rather than actually trying to repair his relationship with his son.