Summary: An anticipated “missing moment” from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, this story focuses on one week in Harry’s life, after he returns to the Dursleys from his traumatic sixth year at Hogwarts. This is a pivotal time for him, where he must decide who to let into his life and who to exclude, as he prepares for the inevitable confrontation with Voldemort.

In this three-act story, Harry receives information and advice from several unusual sources that help him select the course he should take. The benefit of having friends in high places becomes abundantly clear, as Harry goes through the most transforming week in his life.

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