Set mid-OotP, Harry finds a ray of hope in vanquishing the Dark Lord. He and his friends set out to meet with a mysterious man promising to make them more powerful than any wizard alive.

Harry, rescued from the Dursley's by Hagrid, shows up to Hogwarts to be riddled with questions he couldn't be expected to answer. Among these are "Why did your parents leave you to move away?" and "How did you kill the Dark Lord?" Seeking answers, he explores the restricted section, looking for clues.