The Cursed Second Child

Albus Severus Potter is the black sheep of both the Potter and Weasley families, a truth laid bare when he is sorted into Slytherin against everyone’s expectations. Struggling to navigate life as an outsider in both his family and his new house, Albus finds it impossible to escape the weight of his father's legacy and the expectations placed upon him. His only anchor seems to be the son of his father's school nemesis.As tension rises in the magical world and Albus’s increasingly distant behavior raises concerns with his family, Harry Potter fears that his son’s Slytherin peers might be leading him down a darker path. But what does it truly mean when Albus starts becoming more like his second namesake and develops a troubling fascination with the Dark Arts? Can Albus blame his peers for his dark inclinations, or has this darker side been part of him all along? Meanwhile, how will Harry Potter battle his own demons and darker parts as his son seems intent on becoming everything he is not? **The story is not pre-written and is only in its beginning stages, that is Albus' second year at Hogwarts.

Hello! I'm so thankful and excited that you find my summary interesting!Firstly, this is my first ever written fanfic, and English is not my first language. I’m unsure how long this story will be or have a set schedule for updates as of now. I am a university student and can’t promise a regular posting schedule, but I will post updates if I need a hiatus. I will not leave you on read!I have chosen not to add any warnings yet, but please be aware that this story will get darker, as the summary implies.I love the idea of The Cursed Child play, but like many others, I’m not fully satisfied with it. I appreciate the story of Albus and Scorpius but wanted to explore some darker elements, specifically the Dark Arts. I have long enjoyed the Dark Harry trope and am interested in the pureblood culture of the universe. I will draw inspiration from the wonderful Evitative by Vichan, which presents an intriguing magical system that I wish to see in more fanfics in the Harry Potter universe. Additionally, I’ll take inspiration from Hide and Seek: A Series by ArdenCallaway, which I consider one of the best new-gen Scorbus fanfics.My plan is to stay somewhat canon-compliant with The Cursed Child in terms of the timeline but to add my own (darker) twists. I have not read the script nor seen the play. I will follow the timeline adapted by the wonderful BoleynC in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (in novel form) Which makes the play more readable. I highly recommend it!No beta we die like Regulus.