Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy have entered their fifth year of Hogwarts. They've found friends and happiness, and their friendship with each other has strengthened considerably. In the summer before their fifth year, Scorpius' world is completely changed, and Albus is the center of dark plans.

Scorpius Malfoy and Albus Potter both had very different summers in the lead up to Fifth Year. Scorpius' world is turned upside down, while Albus just sort of... existed. Now at Hogwarts, both boys must face their problems together; Scorpius and his shocking revelation, and Albus learning he is the center of a dark plan.