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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | J. ROWLING
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PurpleyPumpkin
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Pickpick

Ahh, it was wonderful being back in this world again! While the story lacked the depth of the novels, which stands to reason as it's a play, I did enjoy this follow-up with HP & crew as grownups, raising their own children. I also liked the use of the time-turner & enjoyed how the plot took the reader back in time & illustrated how changes in time affected the present-day world. Word of advice, read before you see the play! 4/5⭐️
(July 25, 2025)

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Super_Jane
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Pickpick

4/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 It‘s not as bad as I remember it being #harrypotter #albuspotter

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Sargar114
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Pickpick

I didn‘t want to like this book considering the hateful thoughts of one of the authors. But it was received in a book swap from a friend, so I read it. Did we need another HP story, probably not, but we have one. I love this universe and it‘s characters and I‘m a sucker for alternate realities. (It was also nice to get a bit of redemption for Draco Malfoy). So here we are.

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Roary47
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This was a really cute screenplay. #ScarathonDailyPrompt #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick “Curse”

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bree.v08
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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ninergrl6
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Pickpick

I finally saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on stage in May (originally bought tix in 2019 but Covid delayed it for years) and it was INCREDIBLE, especially the way the magical elements were conveyed. I‘m glad I saw it before I read it. It probably would‘ve been difficult to follow the text if I didn‘t already have a visual in my head. I felt like I could hear the characters — particularly adorable Scorpius — as I was reading. #teachersoflitsy

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CloakNQuill
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Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟

Play format so I flew through this within a day. Was nice to read about familiar and beloved characters from my childhood. Only major complaint was that Ron after developing so much became one dimensional in this. He deserves better.

#harrypotter #cursedchild #play

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JaneyWaneyB
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Pickpick

Saw Part I and II yesterday and it was AMAZING 🤩 The special effects were stunning and I don't even want to know how it was all done. If you get a chance to see this, do it! I actually can't put into words just how good it was...the moving stair cases, the magic, the Dementors...the cast were outstanding 👏👏👏

#PotterHead #HarryPotter #CursedChild #Magic #Hogwarts #HeWhoShouldNotBeNamed #Wands #WestEnd #Theatre

Cupcake12 So jealous! I‘m glad you had a fab time xx 2y
TrishB Saw pre covid and agree it was amazing! 2y
janeycanuck I have tickets for it in Toronto this June and they‘ve made it into only one show. I‘m undecided if I‘m disappointed it‘s being pared down or if I‘m relieved it will be shorter. 2y
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JaneyWaneyB @Cupcake12 thank you not sure if it was a present for me or Emily in the end 🤣 x 2y
JaneyWaneyB @TrishB week on and I'm still buzzing about it 🤩 2y
JaneyWaneyB @janeycanuck ooh let me know what a combined show is like. The two parts are great but interesting to see how they combined them 😁 2y
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carly4488
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Mehso-so

Quick, easy read because it is a script. I enjoyed knowing where the main characters ended up and I love that a Potter and a Malfoy became friends, but some of the dialogue was odd and it left me wanting more information.

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Blerdgal_Fenix
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Totally fan girling over here. Love love this!! #potterhead #cursedchild #poc

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MarciNasr
Mehso-so

Quick read

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guidosophia
Mehso-so

kinda felt like reading a silly little fan fiction

HollyBolly That's cause hats exactly what it is. 🤷‍♀️ 2y
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taylor.burrows
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the start wasn‘t very good but it gets better over time and i really like it so far

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Ast_Arslan
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I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it. Some will be old, some will be new - don't judge me, I have a lot of books.

Day 61th

Join the fun if you want!

#tbrpile

persephone1408 I don't like the way its written. 3y
Ast_Arslan @persephone1408 I didn't want to read it, but @Mavey told me something that made me curious about it... I still have prejudices on it, we're gonna see 😂 3y
persephone1408 I own a copy & it has to do with Harry Potter. So EVENTUALLY I will suck it up and read it! 3y
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Ast_Arslan @persephone1408 I can totally understand 😂 3y
mavey @persephone1408 @Ast_Arslan There certainly comes a moment in the story where your jaws would drop!😉 3y
Ast_Arslan @Mavey I'll let you know ❤ 3y
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khooliha

A candle in my window for The Shrieking Shack's return, so I can hear their reaction to the drill hands trolley witch.

(The Shrieking Shack is truly an achievement and I recommend it highly and yeah, I'm sad about their announced hiatus. Please don't be the end!)

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Whalien99
Mehso-so

Hhgg

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Bookwormjillk
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When your brother has a soccer game but the book you wanted just came in at the library.

UwannaPublishme 😁🙌🏻 3y
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Prabh1een
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It's good. If you are obsessed with Harry Potter like me I'd definitely read it. Not much is about Hogwarts and it is a screenplay so keep that in mind. If your don't love HP I don't think it's necessary but it's good. It'll only make sense if you have read HP though.

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Delfinag
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Pickpick

Lo recomiendo!

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MyNamesParadise
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Mehso-so

This was different from what I remember the 1st time I read this years ago. I didnt find it as enjoyable this time. A lot of the dialogue felt stilted & in some cases characters say things that doesn‘t sound like them. I wish Harry Potter had been left finished with Deathly Hallows. Of course I would love 2 learn more about the HP universe years later, but not in the form of a story that felt forced. I would still see the production bc it‘s HP

thegirlwiththelibrarybag It‘s much better preformed- but I agree, a lot of it is underwhelming and seems a betrayal of the characters we know. 3y
Scochrane26 I don‘t consider this part of the canon. I would go see the play though. 3y
erinreads Definitely agree with @thegirlwiththelibrarybag. I wasn‘t into this at all until seeing the play live. 3y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Scochrane26, I don‘t either *except* even though she‘s not the main writer - she has to have been ok with what‘s as written... 3y
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beeda
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 finally got around to reading and finishing this one. I did enjoy it, it was a nice quick and easy read.

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SeaToSkyes
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Texreader
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Brief break from audiocrafting to hear from these guys, the actors from the Broadway show of Cursed Child.

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kellyannprz
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These two arrived today✨ I GOT THEM FOR FREE🤩 Story time: I first ordered HPATCC by accident and it was with reward points from a website. A month had passed and there was no update on the book‘s shipment. And I ordered from that site during the beginning of the pandemic and all was good. After sending an email, they reply saying they‘ll refund my reward points and could keep it if it arrived! The other was with a $5 Amazon gift card!

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ZCP91
Pickpick

Good.

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Bookish_Viking
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Act One, Scene One
King‘s Cross

A busy and crowded station. Full of people trying to go somewhere. Amongst the hustle and bustle, two large cages rattle on top of two laden trolleys. They‘re being pushed by two boys, James Potter and Albus Potter, their mother, Ginny, follows after. A thirty-seven-year-old man, Harry, has his daughter, Lily, on his shoulders.

...not exactly just one line lol.
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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HarryPotterFan
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Harry Potter series are Awesome, I Like them too much I am a admirer to these series and I can't live without These series .Not only the Novel Series also the Film Series.I saw and read the Harry Potter All Series .I am a Huge Fan of Harry Potter

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Bookish_Viking
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New Acquisitions!:

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom
King of Scars

Branwen Wow, that's an awesome book haul! 😲💕📚 4y
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Kelsyereadsbooks
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 I reread this one and it was... disappointing this time around. I‘m sure it‘s a brilliant stage show but it read like Harry Potter fanfiction!

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rather_be_reading
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You guys! Is it true?! Says Nov. 2023

booklover3258 Nope it's fake... sigh 4y
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clynncoy
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My Harry Potter collection
#ravenclawpride 💛💙

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lnkeller01
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I forgot this book was written like a play.. not my favorite way of reading, but it will go by quickly!

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pilardib
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I love matching book/bookmarks ❤

tpixie Love this! Maria And The Little Prince 🤴🏻 my favorite‘s! 4y
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mnjacques
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Pickpick

I laughed, I screamed, i even related to some aspects. It was just absolutely perfect.

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Astroneman
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Slajaunie I don‘t know anyone who liked this. 4y
Astroneman @Slajaunie it isn‘t a surprise...... 4y
MoonWitch94 I enjoyed it from a theatrical POV. I can see how it makes a great show. But I just don‘t think it was a necessary addition to the Potterverse. 4y
Astroneman @MoonWitch94 I think the theatrical version is better than the book. 4y
MoonWitch94 @Astroneman I haven‘t been able to see it yet, but I can‘t wait to. 4y
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ShelbyA7
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Mehso-so

Book #5 - I included this one in my Harry Potter reread (even though it reads like fan fiction to me) because I finally got to check seeing the play off my HP bucket list this past January. The play is so good!!

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BGam
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This is like eating Mc.Donalds.. parrappappapa I‘m loving‘ it! It feels like home, it‘s familiar and it‘s remembering younger days and MAGIC! 🧙‍♀️🧚‍♀️

BGam Goosebumps whenever I revisited the past with Albus and Scorpius. Really, if one comes to think of it, this book answers all the questions to “ WHAT IF VOLDEMORT WAS STILL ALIVE N KICKIN‘?” What if Cedric didn‘t die, what if Ron was married to Parvati and their child‘s name was Panju, hilarious 😆. There was so much of going in the past that it got very exciting n engrossing. Now I want to re-read the series. Time to use the TIME TURNER! (edited) 4y
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Jas16
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I‘m finally seeing The Cursed Child today!

BethM How was it? 4y
Jas16 @BethM I thought it was incredible 4y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Round 2!!!

Loving it so far! Special effects = magic

K.Wielechowski So jealous!!! 4y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Today is finally the day!

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Bookgirl
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Panpan

Finally read this play and was very underwhelmed and unimpressed. It all felt very hasty, pointless, and lacking in character development. I did like some aspects of it, primarily the time traveling, but it‘s really not good. Honestly feels like a cash grab trading on a famous name. #catsoflitsy #kittensoflitsy #petsoflitsy #klausthekitten

blank I thought the same thing! At least you have a cute kitty! 😻 4y
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Come-read-with-me
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#wintergames #the filthy animals #24B42020 Spent a great “day” reading these three from my TBR list. I didn‘t really enjoy “An Anonymous Girl” - the story didn‘t capture me and the characters fell flat. I adored Alice in Wonderland, illustrated by Salvador Dali (simply stunning.) The Cursed Child was great and I‘m seeing the stage play in January so I wanted to re-read the book! What a great way to close out 2019!

rather_be_reading i have these points counted in ur post with 23 hrs 4y
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Fairy_lights_444
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Dumbledore:- We cannot protect the young from harm. Pain must and will come.

Harry:- So I'm supposed to stand and watch?

Dumbledore:- No. You're supposed to teach him how to meet life.

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BooksForEmpathy
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Today was one of those very fantastic days, where real life is paused and a new, magical world awaits. We spent the majority of our day in a theater, watching Part I and Part II of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and it was exceptional. The stage design, production, and illusions were breathtaking. The cast disappeared, transformed, and flew, and the time-travel effects were a treat.

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MommyOfTwo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 4y
OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚💛 4y
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