I usually hate non-real ships in Harry Potter, but there's one and only one that I can't tell nothing bad about, it's the Scorbus ship. I think Albus and Scorpius are made to be together and that's why today, I give you 5 reasons to ship Scorbus + a few more reasons!

1. They perfectly fit together.

Who doesn't like the shy X bold couple? Anyone. They'd just be so cute together... What can we hope best?

2. We needed a "bad guy" X "good guy" couple.

And we don't know how the story will end so, better imagine these two end up together, in absence of any Snily, Dramione, or Drarry real couple.

3. Harry Potter needed a gay couple.

Harry Potter is the prejudice-free series, it defies all the society's standards, but there isn't any gay couple? Sorry, I'm not allowing that, we've waited 20 years for a gay couple, now you're doing it J.K, saying that Dumbledore's gay is not sufficient, Fantastic Beasts is your last chance.

4. Because Scorpius X Rose is clearly a lame couple.

Yes, some people (definitely not me) wanted Dramione because Hermione is the intellectual girl, a bookworm, and Draco the Bad guy, because most people want the good girl with the bad guy, but in that case, Scorpius is even more stuck up than Rose! This has no sense!

5. Both are defying all the prejudices.

Yes, they are. They are opposites to their fathers, they are kind Slytherins, they are... Wonderful!

After reading the Cursed Child I immediately starting shipping this. I find them really good together and I really feel like this would work out. I'm torn between shipping Scorose and Scorbus at this point. In The Cursed Child, it was made pretty clear that Scorose wasn't a thing because Rose wanted nothing to do with Scorpius. I guess that's the main reason why I ship Scorbus too. 

Albus and Scorpius are best friends who were both sorted into Slytherin. They became instantly hooked on each other. They made bonds real easily. Sadly, some of their family members didn't approve the friendship. THAT DIDN'T STOP THEM FROM ACCOMPLISHING ULTIMATE LEVELS OF ADORABLENESS!!! I think they secretly had a thing for each other, cuz, cmon... you can't be that cute of friends and expect people not to ship you together! For example...the phantom; Phil Lester and Dan Howell and Destiel (Dean Winchester and Castiel)

To prove my point here's the evidence. >:3

1. Whenever one asks if they're friends, the other responds with "Always" 

2. THEY ARE IN LITERAL PAIN WHEN THEY'RE APART!! 

3. Albus is normally shy and a big introvert, but around Scorpius, he's alright with being in physical contact with him 

4. They legit say their lives are miserable without the other in it!! 

5. Albus calls Scorpius the best person he knows 

6. ALBUS LEGIT PINNED SCORPIUS DOWN ON THE FLOOR!!

I think no one who shipped Scorpius with anybody won. Even though some Scorose was rushed into the ending, nothing is confirmed. Therefore, the fandom is free to draw their own conclusions until something else pops up. I'll just say this, for those of us who shipped Scorbus, WE WERE FREAKING ROBBED OF PURE HAPPINESS!! :,( The entire book, we were made to think that Scorbus would happen since essentially, that was one of the basic themes of the story, the power of (best) friendship.

Scorbus for the win even though I ship Drarry hardcore! xD

Oh... but there's more. :p

I feel like some things need to be said.First thing's first -- Scorpius's "crush" on Rose Granger-Weasley. I'm not going to deny anything -- I'm not going to say that he wasn't attracted to her, because he obviously was. And I'm not going to say that he is all of a sudden going to realize he has feelings for Albus and stop pursuing Rose, because he's not. At least, not at first.You, see, while I can't deny Scorpius's attraction for Rose, I refuse to allow that to negate the possibility (and likelihood) of Scorbus happening in the future. Because, you know what? While Scorpius may be crushing on Rose, it's quite obvious that he has deeper feelings for Albus, and, crush notwithstanding, would choose him over Rose anytime. I mean, come on -- who did Scorpius think about when he was fighting off the Dementors in the dark timeline? 

Snape had said, "Think about those you love, think about why you're doing this." (Cursed Child, Special Rehearsal Edition, page 193) And at first, he tried to think of his mother, which obviously failed to work due to her death clouding the happiness he generally associated her with. But then... then Snape told him, "Listen to me, Scorpius. Think about Albus. You're giving up your kingdom for Albus, right?"

 Albus. 

ALBUS. 

A L B U S. 

Not Rose. Albus.In fact, not once did Scorpius think about Rose in that entire scene. Her name didn't pop up once. Which is funny, because, last I remember, didn't Scorpius have a crush on her? Didn't Scorpius want to build a "palace of love" with her? Yet, when facing total darkness, when he was told to think of someone he loved... he thinks of Albus. And the kicker? It works.And then, later on. Scorpius and Albus are stranded, lost in time, and Scorpius tells Albus this: "Still, if I had to choose a companion to be with at the return of eternal darkness with, I'd choose you." (Cursed Child, Special Rehearsal Edition, page 265) 

And the funny part is is that Albus responds with, "No offense, but I'd choose someone massive and really good at magic." Which, honestly, is exactly what I was thinking -- in fact, I'd argue that Rose would be the most practical person to want with you at the return of eternal darkness. She's a snob, yes, and self-righteous, yes, but at least she's brilliant and extremely talented thanks to the Granger side of her. But Scorpius? Does he think of that? No, he says he'd choose Albus. Because, as you can see from earlier, he loves Albus.And going back to the whole crush thing with Rose -- honestly, you guys. Rose is constantly ignoring Scorpius. When she doesn't ignore him, she's aggressive and harsh and biting towards him. But Scorpius -- oblivious, persistent little Scorpius -- is unaffected by it. 

A scene that particularly stands out to me is Act 1 Scene 10, the "bread" scene. Scorpius is talking, babbling, to Rose: "No, I meant it as a nice thing, you smell like a mixture of fresh flowers and fresh -- bread," and Rose pointedly ignores him in favour of talking to Albus: "Albus, I'm here, okay? If you need me." (Cursed Child, Special Rehearsal Edition, page 51)But then, as soon as Albus ignores Scorpius... Whether it's in favour of talking to Delphi, or because his dad forced him to, that's when Scorpius suddenly goes from sweet and innocent to hella salty. 

There are several instances of jealousy throughout the script, which is even more apparent when performed live ("SCORPIUS appears at the back of the stage. He looks at his friend talking to a girl -- and part of him likes it and part of him doesn't...SCORPIUS: [to Delphi about going back in time] You shouldn't come...SCORPIUS: [to Delphi about Albus] Sounds like he's found a shoulder to cry on. How many owls has he sent you now?"). And when it's the latter situation, Scorpius actually pulls a My Father Will Hear About This™ and cries in front of Draco, to the point where Draco is compelled to go to the Potter's residence and say stuff like, "...my son is in tears and I am his father so I am here to ask why you would keep apart two good friends." (Cursed Child, Special Rehearsal Edition, page 129) 

Come on, guys, come on.Then there are the parallels -- particularly, the Snape and Lily parallel I mentioned earlier. After Snape tells Scorpius to "Think about Albus" he tells Scorpius: "One person. All it takes is one person. I couldn't save Harry for Lily..." which basically is saying that, for Snape, that "one person" was Lily. He loved her, and she was his motivation to do better. But for Scorpius, that one person is Albus. What Lily was to Snape is what Albus is to Scorpius. Simple as that.And then going back to the library scene. After Scorpius blows up on Albus, after Albus apologizes (and tells Scorpius he makes him stronger, that he's the best person he knows, that he's "kind...to the depths of [his] belly, to the tips of [his] fingers," etc.) he outstretches a hand to Scorpius and goes, "Friends?" To which Scorpius replies... "Always." (Cursed Child, Special Rehearsal Edition, page 144) 

 Always.You guys, they REPEATED THE ALWAYS LINE.And then Scorpius takes Albus's hand, and Albus pulls him into a hug.I mean, I can't even.Anyways... There's more evidence, I know, and you can ask me about it if you want. I just don't wanna have to type all of it out right now. 

The aforementioned moments are all what I believe are the most profound, but be rest assured that there are plenty more.To end this, I just want to address something that is a very popular counterargument to the Scorbus within Cursed Child. And that is that "Well, why can't two guys just have a close friendship? Why do you guys have to make everything gay?"To which I say, NO. Okay? When it's normal to see two guys kissing on TV and you don't bat an eye, THEN I'll stop wanting gay representation within media. But to say that two guys can't have a close friendship? That is LITERALLY all that guys have anymore! 

Tell me, how many close friendships become canon between two guys? What was that? You don't know? Well, guess what people, neither do I. How many close friendships don't become canon? Let's see. Dean and Castiel. Sherlock and Watson. Merlin and Arthur. And, again, Scorpius and Albus. None of these are canon, despite the queer subtext glaring us in the face. Because, you know what, we live in a heteronormative society. We live in a society where two guys can protect each other, risk and give their lives to each other, freaking give up their kingdoms for each other, and it's still considered "just bros being bros" right? But oh, a guy and a girl share a damn pencil and the romance is so alive.But I digress. 

What I'm trying to say is, guys, please try and look past the gender. If you can do that, then it becomes quite obvious that Albus and Scorpius are soulmates. That, as said by Delphi, they belong together. Because you know what? Imagine that everything in Cursed Child is the same, except instead of Albus it's Rose. Imagine that.Imagine the awkward introduction, where Rose repeats her name three times, where Scorpius fumbles over his words and goes, "Hi Scorpius. I mean, I'm Scorpius...' Imagine that Rose stays for Scorpius's sweets regardless of the rumours about his parentage. Imagine Rose telling Ron that Scorpius is all she needs. Imagine Ron forcing them apart, and Scorpius and Rose crying on staircases and looking longingly across the room at each other for five minutes while music about unrequited love (Half-Life by Imogen Heap) plays in the background. Imagine all the awkward hugs, imagine the affectionate teasing. Imagine Scorpius giving up his kingdom for Rose. Imagine Scorpius getting jealous when Rose talks to her crush, when she owls her crush. Imagine Rose's crush telling Scorpius that he and Rose belong together. Imagine Scorpius hugging Rose and quickly moving away, saying how he "wasn't sure. Whether [they] should. In this new version of [them] -- [he] had in [his] head." Imagine Scorpius wanting to be with Rose at the return of eternal darkness. Imagine Scorpius and Rose repeating the Always line. Just imagine.Now do you see it? That's exactly what happened in Cursed Child, except instead of Scorpius and Rose it was Scorpius and Albus. It's a lot more obvious when you replace his name with hers, isn't it? Except, it shouldn't be. And that's, I think, the worst part of it all.

Rating: 10/10