Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

ACT ONE, SCENE ELEVEN
ROOF OF THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS
The wind whistles from all angles and it’s a fierce wind at that, as a determined ALBUS and
petrified SCORPIUS stand on the roof of a train.
SCORPIUS: Okay, now we’re on the roof of a train, it’s fast, it’s scary, this has been great, I feel
like I’ve learnt a lot about me, something about you, but —
ALBUS: As I calculate it we should be approaching the viaduct soon and then it’ll be a short hike
to St. Oswald’s Home for Old Witches and Wizards . . .
SCORPIUS: The what? The where? Look, I am as excited as you are to be a rebel for the first time
in my life — yay — train roof — fun — but now — oh.
SCORPIUS sees something he doesn’t want to see.
ALBUS: The water will be an extremely useful backup if our Cushioning Charm doesn’t work.
SCORPIUS: Albus. The Trolley Witch.
ALBUS: You want a snack for the journey?
SCORPIUS: No. Albus. The Trolley Witch is coming towards us.
ALBUS: No, she can’t be, we’re on top of the train . . .
SCORPIUS points ALBUS in the right direction, and now he can see the TROLLEY WITCH, who
approaches nonchalantly, pushing her trolley.