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
In the burning ruins of Harry’s parents’ house, Hagrid discovers their dead bodies. He starts to sob, and he tells them he won’t be forgotten. Suddenly, Hagrid sees baby Harry and gathers him up in his blanket. Hagrid tells Harry that he’s going to be Harry’s friend.
This short scene emphasizes the importance of love, family, and friendship in Harry’s life even on his most traumatic day. He still has Hagrid’s love as Hagrid transports him to the Dursleys, and he also will always carry with him the love that his parents gave to him, in the form of his blanket, and this support helps him move past his traumatic origins.
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