James Sirius Potter has a lot to live up to. His father is world-famous for defeating the Dark Lord. His mother is a former Quidditch player. And the rest of his wizarding family are famous over-achievers. People expect great things from him. Like finding a long-lost magical city in the heart of the Amazon along with his uncle Bill. But lost cities aren't there waiting to be found.

After some years working at the Ministry, Harry decides to have a sabbatical year teaching full time at Hogwarts. These three short stories take us to three different moments of that year: Harry's first lesson to the first years; a more emotional moment teaching fifth years about werewolves; and a final moment with Neville at the end of the year.