James has always been accepted, but is about to learn the meaning of true friendship. Sirius has always been an outcast, but is about to learn what it feels like to be on the inside. Remus has always been shunned, but is about to learn what it means to be a friend. Peter has always been shy, but is about to learn the importance of opening up.

James Sirius Potter is known as the 'son of Harry Potter'. He stands in his father's shadow, and he already has a reputation, though it may not be the one he wants. As James grows and gets older, he realizes that at school he is not known as 'James Sirius Potter' but as 'that kid whose dad is Harry Potter'. He sets out to start new, and Hogwarts is where he does it.