Sequel to HP & the Burden of Becoming. Darkness looms over Hogwarts as Centaurs prepare to battle Dementors, an epic war to rival the ages. But it is not the only battle that Harry must win to save the Wizarding world.
This single chapter story describes the creation of the Killing Curse and how it fell into use by TRVoldemort. It ties with canon through the sixth book.
As Harry struggles with the guilt of Sirius' death, new neighbors arrive. This foreign family has a very beautiful daughter, and she's taken a liking to Harry. He must hide his own true identity, but is this girl all she claims to be?