Icarus Peverell, son of Ignotus Peverell, died in the great purge of the dark ages. In desperation, his father cursed his own family line. Should there ever be a son born from the union with a muggleborn his soul would be sacrificed to let his own son live once more. Centuries past, the long line of necromancers turned into a long line of warders, curse long forgotten.

After her fifth year which ended with the fight in the ministry of magic Hermione is coming home. But shortly after her arrival she and her parents are kidnapped by an organization from fanatical light wizards called "The Inquisition". After their death and her rescue she is taken in by her aunt who introduces her to the community of dark wizards.