A/N: Spoilers for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

ACT FIVE SCENE ONE

HOGWARTS, SLYTHERIN DORMITORY

It's the beginning of ALBUS and SCORPIUS's fifth year at Hogwarts, and after previous year's misadventures they're both quite determined to make this year a memorable one for all the right reasons. However, things hardly ever go as planned.
SCORPIUS enters and collapses on his bed. ALBUS, who is sitting on the nearby bed, quickly drops the Potions book he's reading and turns toward his friend.

ALBUS (with expectancy): How did the Quidditch selections go? I bet you've been amazing. Did you make the team?

The answer becomes obvious from the tired, sorrowful look on SCORPIUS's face, but he's still reluctant to reply.

SCORPIUS (finally): What did I expect? We're total losers, aren't we?

ALBUS (trying to comfort him): It's their loss not yours.

SCORPIUS smiles grateful for ALBUS's attempt to make him feel better, but he knows that's not true.

SCORPIUS: Actually Slytherin's chances to win the Quidditch Cup are 31 percent higher without me in the team.

ALBUS (changing the subject): I haven't had any luck with my Potions homework either. Do you fancy helping me? I mean the essay we have to write is a pain in the arse, but it could get funnier if we study together. Pretty everything gets funnier when your silly sense of humor is involved.

SCORPIUS (mumbling): Sorry... I have to practice if I want to be chosen at the next selections.

He rises up off bed and moves towards the door of the dormitory. ALBUS jumps up too and stops him by the arm.

ALBUS: What, you want to practice right now? You've just come back!

SCORPIUS: I can't waste any time or I won't ever catch up with the other players.

ALBUS: But you're visibly tired. Besides – we've got O.W.L.s this year, you should focus more on studying than Quidditch. Not that a uber geek like you is going to have troubles with exams anyway. It's just that... I thought we could spent some time together. I've hardly seen you since school's started.

SCORPIUS: Come with me to see Slytherin's first match of the season against Gryffindor this weekend, then.

ALBUS (harsh): You know I hate Quidditch, I'm trying to tolerate it just because you're suddenly obsessed with it. And my brother and sister will be there to support Gryffindor.

SCORPIUS (saddened, but determined to move further with his schedule): We'll find some time to spend together, don't you worry. Once I've become a member of the Slytherin team things will be easier for both of us.

He walks to the door, but lingers on the threshold.

ALBUS: Why? Why are you so interested in Quidditch all of a sudden? What is the real reason behind this?

SCORPIUS (hesitating): I just want to make the most of this year.

ALBUS (blunt): And in order to do that, you have to fit in with people you don't belong with, doing thing you've never liked before.

SCORPIUS: Do you remember the alternative world where Voldemort ruled and I was popular that was created when we changed the past? It was awful, it was terrible, but it made me realize there are so many thing I'm not doing, so many opportunities I'm wasting just because I'm scared. I could do so much more, be so much more. I don't want to hold myself back.

ALBUS (dry): You want to be the Scorpion King.

SCORPIUS: No, not like that. I hated that world, believe me, the thought of what I'd done to all those Muggle-borns was unbearable. But maybe I was shown that world for a reason. (He thinks.) This time I've got a chance to make it right. To be a braver person without being evil. I've got this new version of us in my head, Albus, and we're going to rock it. People change, you know. Grow up.

ALBUS: And who are you changing into, Scorpius? Are you sure that's really what you want to become? I admire your ambition, but you should stay true to yourself. (SCORPIUS looks down, tormented.) I really like the old version of you, a lot. I wouldn't change a thing. (SCORPIUS raises his gaze and looks straight into ALBUS's eyes. Something passes between them.) So who are you really doing this for? Is this another part of your plan to seduce Rose? Is it even worth it?

SCORPIUS: It's not just for Rose.

ALBUS: But Rose is a massive part of your motivation.

SCORPIUS: Rose would definitely like the new version of me more than this one. I honestly can only see good sides.

ALBUS: If you want to change, fine, go for it. But it should matter to you. You shouldn't do it for someone else. My dad said this to me once, before boarding the train for my first journey to Hogwarts and I didn't understand what it meant at the time, but now I do.

SCORPIUS (trying to convince himself): See, as I said. People change.

ALBUS: Answer me this, then. If you could chose the winner of this weekend's match, would you pick Slytherin or Gryffindor? Would you rather lose than see Rose losing? (SCORPIUS open his mouth but doesn't speak a word, too immersed in deep thoughts.) We both know the answer, and it worries me. Someone who really loves you would want you to live with them, not for them. If I've learned anything from last year, it's that you should never see your worth through someone else's eyes.

SCORPIUS (shaking away his thoughts): It's just Quidditch, Albus. What are you so worried about?

ALBUS (softly): I don't want you to lose sight of who you are. (Breaths deeply.) You don't need to change, you're the best person I know. I don't want to lose my best friend. I wouldn't much like my life without you in it.

SCORPIUS (with a smile): But I'm not going anywhere. (Laughs.) I'm just doing a bit of practice then I'll be right back. See you at dinner.

And yet ALBUS feels SCORPIUS more distant than he's ever been before, almost out of his reach.
SCORPIUS finally exits, leaving ALBUS alone to his thoughts

ALBUS (whispering to himself sarcastically): Dad was right. Fifth year is going to be a big year.

Author's note: This is my first time writing a script like this, I tried to follow the format of the original book but FFN limitations make it utterly impossible. I apologize for any mistakes, please let me know if there's something unclear and I'll fix it.

I had to write this fic because I adored Cursed Child despite its massive problems, but I cannot accept how the story ended for this pairing. Scorbus needs justice. I hope you've liked this scene, please let me know your opinions and comments in the reviews. Thank you for reading, more scenes coming soon.