After the horror of Christmas Eve at Godric's Hollow, Harry and Hermione retreat to the Forest of Dean, where in the absence of their former friend, long-harbored feelings reemerge. Elsewhere, an unlikely trio is formed and they set off to deliver the Sword of Gryffindor to Harry. New bonds are formed, worldviews are changed, and the hunt to end the horcruxes begins anew. {Harmony}

The entire forest seemed to hold its breath as Harry stood calmly and still while Voldemort raised his wand and prepared to kill the boy who had dared to live against all odds. In that moment, while the curse flew from Riddle's mouth, Harry Potter knew the Boy Who Lived would cease to exist.

Harry wasn't sure what power it was that he had that the Dark Lord knew not, and after Ron's departure, they begin to lose hope. However, with the help of a few old friends, and a surprising enemy-turned-ally, they continue their mission. In doing so, they learn that the spell-waving and wand magic they know is but an insignificant branch of something much more powerful.