Harry Potter is with his family during Halloween, when he hears about rumors about Lord Voldemort returning thanks to Dobby the house elf. After Christmas, he waits for September 1, in 1998, in which he gets to be with his friends, Ron and Hermoine, while Draco Malfoy, his enemy, causes him grief, as new teachers arrive to wreak havoc on them during his second year at Hogwarts.

The first fantasy sequel to The Leaky Cauldron by Robert Helliger.