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are you guys sick of these yet? back with the fourth addition of these changes which drive me insane. this one is a simple change but has so much impact on their relationship eeeee!!

Quidditch pitch scene -

OG: 

Delphi: It took me a long time to discover your weakness, Albus Potter. I thought it was pride, I thought it was the need to impress your father, but then I realized your weakness was the same as your father's: friendship. You will do exactly as you're told, otherwise Scorpius will die, just like that spare did.

Current:

Delphi: It’s taken me a long time to discover your weakness, Albus Severus Potter. I thought it was the need to impress your father but now I realise… LOVE. You will do exactly as you're told, otherwise Scorpius will die, just like that spare did.

FRIENDSHIP TO LOVE???? UR KIDDING??? best change in the whole show. Delphi is the number 1 scorbus shipper.

Based off this line, I feel like albus just got outed. His feelings for his best friend, who is a guy, just got exposed right in front of them.

Without the context of them purposely changing it from “friendship” to “love”, one could argue that it’s platonic love. But knowing what it originally was, there is absolutely no doubt of it meaning romantic love. I think it’s funny because i associate friendship with love already, coz you know i love my friends, so i originally thought it meant love. But now it’s confirmed that albus’ loves scorpius, not in a friendship way, but in a romantic way.

UGH AND THE ACTORS JUST GIVE US EXACTLY WHAT WE WANT EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. 

#who was responsible for this?? #love > friendship #hpcc #cursed child #harry potter and the cursed child #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #scorbus

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some days i’ll be doing fine and keeping to myself, then i’ll remember the original lyrics to the soundtrack which lead me into a downwards spiral until i can no longer function.

#cursed child #imogen heap ur a genius #go listen to half life right now if you want to cry #once i found this information out i have never been the same since #hpcc #harry potter and the cursed child #harry potter #scorbus #albus x scorpius #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy

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what are THE most scorbus coded songs you can think of? ill go first! 

Bubble Gum - Clairo 

Sports - Beach Bunny 

Invincible - Omar Apollo, Daniel Caesar

So Are We Platonic - Hattus 

#i will listen to any song and find a way to make it about them #on my mind 24/7 #cursed child #scorbus #harry potter and the cursed child #hpcc #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus potter x scorpius malfoy

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im sorry but how tf did they get the blanket???

#did they steal it for two seconds without anybody noticing then put it back??? #did they ask them if they could have a look at it for their child then quickly write on it??? #HOW DID THEY GET IT???? #your guess is as good as mine #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter and the cursed child #harry potter #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus x scorpius #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #scorbus

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third addition of going through some absolute insane changes wooooo!!! also the last one was soooo long so I promise this one will be shorter. this one is albus’ new lines with harry. there is no og script i can compare it to as they are completely new lines. 

Slytherin dormitory scene - 

Current: 

Albus: You shouldn’t have forced us apart dad. Scorpius matters to me. You know that don’t you?

Harry: I’m beginning to understand that. 

Last scene - 

Current: 

Albus: You do know right, that Scorpius is the most important person in my life, and he might always be the most important? 

Harry: I know and I like it. In fact I really like him. And if Scorpius is the most important person in your life, then I’d say that is a very good thing. 

Albus Severus Potter, I know what you are. We are all aware that these lines were added in for the new version of this play. This places an emphasis on these two boys, and especially what scorpius means to albus, as the OG script doesn’t touch on the importance of scorpius in his life. If this doesn’t confirm that this new script was purposely changed for the benefit of this relationship, I don’t know what will!

The first scene comes after the whole V-World universe. Harry and Albus’ relationship is difficult, as we know, and for albus to say that is a very important milestone for him. As it’s clear throughout that harry never truly understands his son. Albus is trying to communicate to his dad that scorpius means so much to him and that keeping them away from each other ruined their lives. I also kinda feel this line is albus almost trying to come out to him?

The last scene is read and interpreted as a coming out scene for albus. And yes I know this is my own opinion but I know for a fact that one of the casts throughout the run of this play said that their harry and albus actors chose to play it as a coming out scene (I don’t want to disclose who because it was a private conversation!). 

Even without this confirmation, you can just feel it as you have this 14 year old boy having a deep talk with his dad and decides to just say this out of nowhere. Not only is it albus wanting harry to accept and understand him, I think it also allows albus to finally accept his feelings for his best friend as throughout it’s evident he tries to ignore it. 

ok so maybe this was still a long post but i have to do these 2 beautiful lines justice! 

#absolutely dreading talking about the palace scene as i just have so much to say so be prepared for that #don’t forget that scorpius is the most important person in albus’ life #and they were boyfriends #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter and the cursed child #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #albus x scorpius #scorbus #harry potter

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back AGAIN for another addition of ‘why these changes make me go insane’. let’s talk about scorpius/dementor scene, and his convo with albus once he returns! the west end version is different to broadway version so i wrote both down.

Dementor scene - 

OG:

Snape: You're a king, and I'm a professor. They'll only attack with good reason. Think about those you love, think about why you're doing this.

Scorpius: I can hear my mother. She wants me — my help — but she knows I can't — help.

Snape: Listen to me, Scorpius. Think about Albus. You're giving up your kingdom for Albus, right? One person. All it takes is one person. I couldn't save Harry for Lily. So now I give my allegiance to the cause she believed in. And it's possible — that along the way I started believing in it myself.

Scorpius: The world changes and we change with it. I am better off in this world. But the world is not better. And I don't want that.

Current: West End 

Snape: You're a prince, and I'm a professor. They'll only attack with good reason. Think about those you love, think about why you're doing this. Think about Albus. One person. All it takes is one person. I couldn't save Harry for Lily. So now I give my allegiance to the cause she believed in. It’s possible — that along the way I started believing in it myself. Who are you fighting for?

Scorpius: Albus. I think I’m fighting for Albus. 

Current: Broadway

Snape: Occupy your thoughts. Think of these you love. One person, all it takes is one person. I couldn't save Harry for Lily. So now I give my allegiance to everything she fought for. Who are you fighting for?

Scorpius: Albus. I think I’m fighting for Albus. 

Slytherin Dormitory/Owlery scene - 

OG: 

Albus: But you changed things. You had a chance and you changed time back. Changed yourself back.

Scorpius: Only because I knew what I should be.

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Scorpius: But it didn't. And you're to thank for that as much as me. When the dementors were — inside my head — Severus Snape told me to think of you. You may not have been there, Albus, but you were fighting - fighting alongside me.

Current: West End 

Albus: But you changed things. You had a chance and you changed time back. You changed yourself back. 

Scorpius: Albus, what you need to understand is, I changed myself back because of you. When the dementor was inside my head, Severus Snape asked me who I was fighting for, and I said you. 

Albus: Did you? 

Current: Broadway 

Albus: But you changed things. You had a chance and you changed time back.

Scorpius: Albus, what you need to understand is, I changed myself back because of you. When the dementor was inside my head, Severus Snape asked me who I was fighting for, and I said you. 

Albus: Did you? 

Scorpius: You may not have been there, Albus, but you were fighting alongside me.

…now friends, what do we think about that???

The dementor scene, scorpius doesn’t even think of his mother anymore and goes straight to albus without a doubt. His reason for fighting back is albus. Not his mother anymore, and not that he is better in this world but the world is not better???? Whatever that means xx 

The talk between these to lovers is very different! Scorpius reveals that albus is the reason he survived that world. It truly just reinforces that albus is the most important person in his life, and now albus is aware of this. And although it’s not like a ‘love confession’ or whatever, albus is completely surprised by this and doesn’t know how to react. I feel like this moment is where Albus actually feels wanted because as we know… our boy has some issues. So after hearing his ‘best friend’ say that he was the reason he survived, the ‘palace’ line he says in the last scene together, kind of mirrors this moment. As in that scene, albus is trying to show scorpius that he matters to him and wants him all to himself and NOT ROSE. This moment almost gives him the confidence to take the next step in their ‘relationship’.

when you compare these scripts, it’s actually impossible to deny that these changes were made for the benefit of this relationship. I just want to have a friendly chat with whoever made these changes which have caused me to go into a downwards spiral xx

don’t even get me started on why they changed “Scorpion King” to “Scorpius Prince” coz i literally have no clue and it makes me frustrated UGHHH.

mhmm get a good lawyer! - t swift

#WHY SCORPION PRINCE NOT SCORPION KING #i swear i am ok #i have an assignment due tmr but i wrote this instead #ur welcome xx #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter #harry potter and the cursed child #albus x scorpius #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #scorbus

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this is my roman empire

thomas grant and adam wadsworth scorbus moments that make me go feral

(all of these moments take place in toward the end after Scorpius asks Rose to be his friend on the staircase)

EDIT: i'm currently writing a fic about this scene. lemme know if you'd like to be added to the taglist for when it gets posted :)

Scorpius excitedly leaning into Albus' personal space (these boys faces were 3 inches apart) and Albus shyly laughing and fiddling with his hands every time Scorpius leans down

(we also know how averse Albus is to loud noises and invasions of personal space, so the complete trust and affection with which he allows Scorpius near him is so so sweet)

adding to the point above: Albus consistently flinches at loud, sudden noises and movements (flinching when James sneaks up on him, recoiling when James pretends that his arm is a snake about to strike in the opening scene, shying away to tuck into his parents' side when random fans of Harry, Ron, and Hermione try to wave to him at the station in the first scene)

Rose watching them gradually inch toward each other on the staircase and getting more excited the closer they get

(after Scorpius declares that his progress with Rose is something upon which to build his "Palace of Harmony") Albus panics and grabs his shoulders, stuttering as he asks "And that's who you'd want? In your palace of harmony?"

poor boy is afraid his best friend will fall in love with his cousin (sweetie, your cousin is literally rooting for you 5 feet away)

Albus panicking when Rose reappears, quickly standing up to avoid suspicion. even panicked, he can't bear not being in contact with Scorpius and keeps his hands on his shoulders

Albus' hands sliding from Scorpius' shoulders when he realizes that Rose knows

THE FACT THAT SCORPIUS IS COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS

Rose (possibly the biggest Scorbus shipper in the entire family) gently telling Albus "You know, this is only going to be weird if you two let it be weird :)"

Albus' little voice crack when Rose asks if he's okay

Albus: "What's this? I thought we didn't hug?"

Scorpius: "I wasn't sure whether we should...in this new version of us."

(I originally thought "this new version of us" just referred to them being older/wiser, but now I think the "new version" refers to their budding romantic relationship

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THIS ICON HERE HAS THE CURRENT WEST END SCRIPT WITH THE CHANGES AND HAS POSTED IT FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE ACCESS TO WOOOO SLAY

WE DONT TALK ABOUT THE SCRIPT CHANGES ENOUGH AND I WILL STAND BY THAT. I COULD WRITE A WHOLE ESSAY ON IT AND WHY IT IS SUCH A BIG DEAL BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE PEOPLE DO NOT REALISE HOW DIFFERENT IT IS COMPARED TO THE OG SCRIPT AHHHHHHHH

#slay #hpcc #cursed child #harry potter and the cursed child

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Since you guys were BEGGING me to write about it (literally nobody asked), I will just quickly mention one that is so small people probably wouldn’t even know it was changed but has so much meaning:

OG:

Scorpius: I didn’t know whether we should. In this new version of us I had in my head.

Current: 

Scorpius: I didn’t know whether we should. In this new version of us. 

SCORPIUS WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE BABES???? Now call me insane but I feel like this is a pretty big deal. To me this pretty much confirms they realised their love for each other in terms of a more romantic way, but I guess one could argue that the “new version” he states is about them coming back from time?? And being a different version?? 

And the removal of “in my head” takes away the idea that it was only Scorpius that felt this way, instead now it’s clear that Albus felt the same way as well. Coz if you go back to the OG script, it more so reads that Scorpius had feelings for Albus but he didn’t reciprocate those feelings. Obviously now it’s super different… *cough, Scorpius is the most important person in his life, cough*. 

It actually makes me so frustrated (in a good way) that I will never be able to get a 100% confirmed answer as to why they changed the script so much. I have my theories but obviously not confirmed. Like some of these changes are absolutely atrocious (again, in a good way) that I need to know everything about it or I will explode. Just some food for thought xx

#guys i need to stop thinking about them #it is actually getting out of hand #just kidding this is what i live for #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter and the cursed child #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #scorbus #harry potter

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WE DONT TALK ABOUT THE SCRIPT CHANGES ENOUGH AND I WILL STAND BY THAT. I COULD WRITE A WHOLE ESSAY ON IT AND WHY IT IS SUCH A BIG DEAL BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE PEOPLE DO NOT REALISE HOW DIFFERENT IT IS COMPARED TO THE OG SCRIPT AHHHHHHHH

#cursed child #maybe i will write that essay because i am insane #everyone should be educated on this #hpcc #harry potter #harry potter and the cursed child #scorbus #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #albus potter x scorpius malfoy

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are there actually people leaving the theatre after watching HPCC thinking that albus and scorpius were ONLY FRIENDS??????? did we even watch the same show???

#and they were boyfriends #there is no way people actually think they are only besties?? #well technically there is no love confession between them but idc #they are canon in my heart #cursed child #harry potter and the cursed child #hpcc #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #scorbus #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #harry potter

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hey yall. thought id come on here and just translate what albus and scorpius say to each other/about each other in the script/show to normal people lingo! JUST MY OPINION 

Albus: you’re a light in the darkness. (you’re MY light in the darkness) 

Scorpius: Albus!!! Im fighting for Albus. (he makes me so happy and is the only person in my life that I love enough to get these stupid ass dementors off me) 

Albus: Scorpius matters to me, you understand that right? (Literally my best friend that I may or may not have romantic feelings which I am yet to work out. I’m trying to get you to understand before I come out to you!)

Scorpius: I changed myself back for you. You might not of been there but you were fighting alongside me. (I thought about you everyday because I missed you so much and couldn’t stand not seeing you and being near you) 

Scorpius: Still, if I had to choose a companion to be at the return of eternal darkness with, id choose you. (I don’t want to be with anyone else but you. Not just in this case, but in every other situation ever. I am also trying to work out if you actually do love me or that was just Delphi making shit up)

Albus: No offence, but id choose someone massive and really good at magic. (I am actually kidding id choose you but I refuse to admit my feelings for you so I will avoid it at all costs, even though Delphi literally just did it for me)

Ginny: you were confused, and now you’re finding wonderful clarity, which makes me very proud.(Your soulmate is literally right in front of you and I hope you can now see that) 

Albus: and that’s who you want. In your palace? (Are you sure you really want Rose when I am literally right in front of you. Because I really want you even though I never admit my feelings yet here I am, admitting my feelings in a roundabout way. This is my way of saying the L word btw) 

Scorpius: yes… isn’t it? (Wait. Is this you admitting your feelings or just being friendly? I don’t think I’m meant to feel this way about my best friend. But since you asked, I think a palace with you would be nice) 

Scorpius: I didn’t know whether we should. In this new version of us. (I think we both secretly know we now have a different type of relationship. I want us to be ok with that and accept it. I like hugging you. Only you)

Albus: you do know right, that scorpius is the most important person in my life and might always be the most important? (This is me coming out. I really like my best friend more than you normally should and I’ve finally realised that and come to terms with it. I hope you can accept me and be ok with that.)

thank you for coming to my ted talk. comment any opinions you have, i would love to hear them xx

#they are in love your honour #forever obsessed with them #i am actually insane if you haven’t realised that yet #cursed child #hpcc #albus x scorpius #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #scorbus #harry potter and the cursed child #harry potter #albus potter x scorpius malfoy

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now what if i said, whenever i see any posts about drarry, i just completely pretend its scorbus. what then??

#scorbus over drarry #sorry #not sorry #albus x scorpius #cursed child #hpcc #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #harry potter #harry potter and the cursed child #albus potter x scorpius malfoy #am i going insane?

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THEY NEED TO GET OUT OF MY BRAIN I CANNOT LIVE LIKE THIS ANY LONGER ‼️

#i need rehab #they will be the death of me #albus x scorpius #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter #albus severus potter #scorpius malfoy #scorbus #harry potter and the cursed child

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HEYYY ok so i filmed it… the question is, do i even have time to edit it????

ok so hypothetically, if i was to create a youtube video solely about harry potter and the cursed child… what would y’all want to see? (this is not a hypothetical question, i’ve already drafted a script but want to make sure i include everything) 

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this is sooooo scorbus coded xx

#albus x scorpius #cursed child #hpcc #harry potter #scorpius malfoy #albus severus potter #harry potter and the cursed child

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ok so hypothetically, if i was to create a youtube video solely about harry potter and the cursed child… what would y’all want to see? (this is not a hypothetical question, i’ve already drafted a script but want to make sure i include everything) 

#albus potter x scorpius malfoy #albus x scorpius #hpcc #harry potter #harry potter and the cursed child #youtube #cursed child