Harry barely made it out of the Department of Mysteries. He nearly lost his godfather, nearly lost his freedom, nearly lost everything. While Sirius awaits trial, Harry is a prisoner on Privet Drive, hidden away from the Wizarding World. As Harry's Sixth Year dawns, a war is beginning. A war that will change everything. Sequel to What We Cling To

Harry didn't make it out of Privet Drive after blowing up Aunt Marge. He is alone, locked away, forgotten. To make things worse, his magic is changing, morphing into something unknown and terrifying. His Third Year dawns, bringing with it a man who feels like home, a Hufflepuff Prefect, and a dog who reminds Harry of a time when he was loved.

Harry's 4th year at Hogwarts ended in tragedy. Now, as he faces a world darkened by Voldemort's return, he must cling to those he loves more than ever. Struggling with his guilt, Harry resolves to work harder so that he can protect others from Cedric's fate. Follow a slightly sadder Harry through a different fifth year at Hogwarts.