Harry's a big deal in the Potterverse (they call it Potterverse for a reason). He's the boy who slayed Voldemort, and everyone knows his name and his face. And, as a result, his children have some massively big shoes to fill.
Albus, in particular, has a steep road to climb in order to live up to the great Harry Potter. The Cursed Child is a tale of living in the shadow of fame, and learning how to make your own light.
Questions About Respect and Reputation
- How would you describe Harry's adult reputation? How do people view him now, compared to when he was a child and teen?
- How does Scorpius earn respect in the bizarro timeline where Harry is dead? Will he be able to earn the same level of respect in the "real" timeline?
- Does Harry earn his son's respect? Does Albus earn his father's?
- Does it affect Harry's reputation when Albus is sorted into Slytherin?