When the hat reveals Albus Potter's Slytherin streak he discovers that being the son of a famous wizard isn't all it's cracked up to be. Striving to step out of his father's shadow, but concerned about his status as a Slytherin, Al must come to terms with his situation and learn that it substance trumps appearances and greatness isn't always good.

In a time before the Statute of Secrecy, when tensions between the magical and non-magical people of Europe are approaching their peak and despots seek to destroy what freedom remains after the fall of Rome, a young man must defend his home against its destroyers. Though born from the darkest evils of humanity he must stand up for its greatest goods. His name is Merlin.