It’s Official: Harry Potter Fans Are In Love With J.K. Rowling’s ‘Magical’ Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child had its first public preview last night in London, and the fans’ verdicts are in: It’s really, really good. (Can we just apparate ourselves into the theater, or is that too dangerous?)
The official eighth instalment in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga has been split into two parts for its stage adaptation. Fans who enjoyed Part One on Tuesday will queue up for Part Two at the Palace Theatre Thursday night. Lucky theatergoers took to social to share their spoiler-free thoughts (#KeepTheSecrets) with the rest of uspeasants house elves who were unable to attend.
But at least we got this spellbinding first look at Hogwarts. It’s almost like you’re there, right?
So what’s the wizarding world like 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts? Who’s the cursed child? What Hogwarts house does Albus Severus Potter find himself sorted into? What kind of man is The Boy Who Lived? Does Mrs. Weasley still knit everyone jumpers for Christmas?! You’ll have to wait until July 31 to read the script novelization to find all that out. For now, here’s how fans are feeling about Part One:
First things first: J.K. Rowling called the reaction to the first preview “wonderful.”
So, reaction to first preview was… wonderful. Feedback is fans really do want to #KeepTheSecrets for each other’s sake. #DontBeWormtail
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 8, 2016
She also took the time to remind fans to not be Wormtails and #KeepTheSecrets, unless you want to be scorched by the flames like Hypable.
Apparently, many of the characters in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have been kept secret.
Reading the cast/character list in the program (unannounced til now) gives you good sense of where the story is gonna go ???? #KeepTheSecrets
— Andrew Sims (@sims) June 7, 2016
And not all of them are in the cast list either. (Jo really likes her secrets!) So … where’s Luna?
It keeps the spirit of the book alive.
#CursedChild part one = Amazing. Like watching a book. Incredible. @HPPlayLDN
— Liam Garrahan (@LiamGarrahan) June 7, 2016
This is very good news indeed.
And it’s funny!
Cursed Child intermission quick review: VERY impressive magic happening on stage. Funny script. The story.. Where it’s heading… BIG things.
— Andrew Sims (@sims) June 7, 2016
British humour translates so much better onstage.
Scorpius Malfoy is already a fan favourite.
Interval. ITS MAGICAL. That’s all I’m saying. Also, I am Scorpius. #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets
— Ollie Grainger (@OllieGrainger) June 7, 2016
It’s not that I’m trying to read too much into this tweet, but this obviously means Scorpius isn’t as antagonistic as his father Draco.
Fans will love it.
@jk_rowling @HPPlayLDN GASP GASP GASP GASP!!!
The fans will LOVE it!!
This just raised the bar for the Whole West End #KeepTheSecrets ✨⚡️????— Karl Booton (@karlbooton) June 7, 2016
How could we not?
Like, really love it.
@HPPlayLDN that was phenomenal – bring on pt 2! 1 of the smartest shows on the west end. Such a lovely continuation of HP! #KeepTheSecrets
— Natasha O’Neill (@natashaoh) June 7, 2016
Accio, tickets! Accio, cheap airfare! Accio, affordable accommodations!
It’s emotional.
My adrenaline levels are starting to crash… Send Madame Pomfrey… That was so incredible. #KeepTheSecrets @HPPlayLDN
— Rebecca Holbourn (@2cajuman2) June 7, 2016
We. Want. To. See. It.
Stunning!
Gasps cheers and standing ovation from the audience – trust me, I was one of them! Absolutely stunning! #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/F0aA8MMji1
— lizo mzimba (@lizo_mzimba) June 7, 2016
Wait, we can bring our WANDS?!
And did we mention magical?
So #CursedChild – everyone should see this magical show spoiler free, so nothing except I don’t think Potter fans will be disappointed.
— Claire Dikecoglu (@claireyfairy1) June 8, 2016
Of course it’s magical! It’s Harry Potter.
