While Harry is taken to Grimmauld Place before his fifth year, he meets Tonks. At first, there is a lot of tension between the two of them, until Tonks confronts him about it. They work past their differences and Tonks helps Harry to take his life in his own hands, instead of letting people running it for him.

After Harry hears the prophecy from Dumbledore, he decides to take control of his life instead of being Dumbledore's puppet. He receives help from Tonks, leaves England and starts to train. This also shows the developing relationship between Harry and Tonks. (Rated M for some of the further chapters)

Voldemort is defeated, but it isn't without any cost. This story is about mourning, recovery and rebuilding their lives.