" Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is a script/play that came out on July 31, 2016 -- the birthday of the character we have come to love quite a lot over the years, nine years after the last book came out and 19 years after the original characters left Hogwarts.
As an avid "Potter Head" of the books/movies, I definitely read the newest edition to this story. I also went through my fair share of emotions while reading. I don't think there's a better way to describe these emotions than by using Harry Potter gifs!
So, without further ado, here are the emotions every "Potter Head" goes through while reading "The Cursed Child."
1. Anticipation
What is going to happen in this play? Will it be good; will it do justice? What will happen?
2. Excitement
OMG OMG OMG it's here! I'm reading this and it's here! Nine years of waiting, and the crew is back!
3. Nostalgia
Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny and so many others. Wow, they're all back, and it's like I'm a kid again!
4. Tears
Wait, Snape and Dumbledore (through his painting) are in this? This is not OK! Alan Rickman is gone; Snape can't be back. And why didn't Fred or Sirius make an appearance? Harry sees Lily and James (his parents, not his kid). I am not OK with this. Not. OK.
5. Confusion
What is happening? Did their travel change what was supposed to happen? Why aren't Ron and Hermione married? Wait, who really is "Delphi?" Why is she so secretive? Wait, she's Voldemort's freaking daughter?! Are you kidding me? Who knew Bella and the Dark Lord had a thing?
6. Anger
Harry, will you please stop talking to Dumbledore? It isn't real! He can't actually talk to you the way you think he can. And wait, why doesn't Albus like his father? Harry would literally give his life for his son. OK, OK, I know he has pressure on him. I guess I understand.
7. Jealousy
I want to be in London watching this play right now. All these people are smiling and laughing and crying watching this play, and I'm in America just simply reading the script.
8. Laughter
LOL, Delphi, you thought you had the greatest wizarding crew of all time, didn't you? Well, you're one funny gal if you thing you're going to stop the Harry Potter and his crew!
9. More tears
Albus and Harry have a moment together. Albus now knows how much his dad loves him. Harry has never felt more joy, and I haven't ever felt more moved. I could't help but cry... literally. I mean, the story is over now; my favorite childhood story has concluded.
10. Approval
If Snape approves, we have no choice, am I right? I definitely approve of this story and thank J.K. Rowling for allowing us to read it!