Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling

It's been nineteen years since the Battle of Hogwarts when Lord Voldemort was defeated.  It's been nineteen years of peace for Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione and their families.

But things are about to change . . .

For the first time since Lord Voldemort died, Harry's scar is causing him pain.  He's having dreams of Voldemort coming back.

Meanwhile, Harry's son Albus is starting at Hogwarts and things are not going well.  The Sorting Hat puts him into Slytherin and his magic doesn't seem to be working at all.

Now Harry and Albus must face a darkness that threatens them and their worlds.


This is the script of a theater play currently running in London.  I think that the promotions for this book did not stress that enough.  Most people I have talked to did not realize that this was a script and not an actual story book.  However, those who are true Harry Potter fans will still want to read this book to see what has become of their favorite characters.  It is a very quick book to read as it is mostly just the dialogue with a little bit of stage direction.