After escaping Voldemort yet again, Harry returns home after his sixth year hoping to regroup. But Voldemort has different plans and too soon events turn deadly. The Dark Lord has a new pawn in his quest for domination and immortality. An ancient power--content to remain in the shadows for several thousand years--has now re-entered the active world, implanting a gift upon an unlikely carrier. As Voldemort makes progress against the ministry, Dumbledore must call in his last favors. The Trio enter their last year at Hogwarts, unsure of their present or their futures, and most especially their feelings. (Ignores HBP and DH--started before their publication)