Oh my stars. I'm starting to question why this was ever given the go-ahead. I get it, just like everyone else I was starving for more stories from the Harry Potter universe. But, to be honest, I think I would have preferred the original characters to stay as far away from the story as could be possible. 
 I understand that it's not J.K.'s writing, but you would think that the playwright would have someeeeeeeeeeeeeeee insight into the characters' original mannerisms, thoughts, and behaviors. It was bordering on insulting how the characters were so...out of character. They made no sense. And the entire premise of the story is downright ridiculous. Why? WHY? WHYYYY?!?!?! 
 I loved how the original series wrapped up. Yes, there was sadness, but questions were answered and everything made sense. I've enjoyed exploring Pottermore and reading the backstories for certain things and learning new stuff from the HP world, but this entire story does no favors for that world. I'm extremely aware that it's a play, and I obviously may feel differently about something if I were to see it hashed out on stage. But even as a script, I have my doubts. I am hoping with all of my heart that none of this is taken as actual canon. Because that would ruin the last bit of happiness J.K. painted at the end of the series. Personally, I will never consider this as "the eight story". It will just be something that is there and we will leave it where it is. And that's it. We won't ever have to talk about this horrible fan-fiction again. 
 I'm more than disappointed. I'm downright sad that this was the best they could "conjure" up. J.K. created a world that has sooooo many possibilities, and yet, they opted to go in this direction. **Shaking my head** The only light in this darkness is Scorpius! I absolutely loved him!!! Oh my gosh, despite the EXTREME flaws with this entire story, they did an excellent job with Scorpius! I was already a huge Draco fan, and it does my heart happy to see his son in this light. I was also extremely pleased with how they approached Draco's character. I enjoyed those bits. Sadly, that would be it. Those are literally the only good things about this. And that is so, over-the-top unfortunate.