Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Parenthood
Time, Mistakes, and the Past
Friendship, Family, Love, and Bravery
Reputation and Expectation
Death and Sacrifice
Summary
Analysis
On the Hogwarts staircases, Ron runs into Hermione. He explains that Panju got in a little trouble in Potions class and now he has no eyebrows and a large mustache. Ron then asks if she’s done something with her hair—it suits her. Hermione is surprised to see Ron looking at her so intently. Ron explains that Albus thought they were married the other day, and Hermione and Ron both agree that that would be strange and they’re better as friends—although their locked eyes imply something different. They both grow awkward until Ron breaks away, commenting again that her hair suits her.
Ron’s exchange with Hermione highlights the fallout of what Albus and Scorpius have done (in that Ron and Hermione no longer have each other’s love in their lives). But the play also suggests that love can persevere even across several timelines, as the suggestion that they might have married and had a child makes them reevaluate their relationship to one another.
Themes
