War. That simple one word that brings death, destruction, loss and horror. In 1943 total war is seeping into the lives of every citizen no matter their class, position, gender or age. Even someone who possess a wand will feel the sting of war. No matter how the wizarding world attempts to separate itself the link is still there. The war in Europe and the Pacific rages and, despite the tide having turned for the Allies, the impacts are no less apparent with rationing and censorship still in existence.

However, nothing is so simple. Muggle war is not the only thing to fear. Owls fly in from Europe every day with news of atrocities. Gellert Grindelwald has amassed an army and is beginning his campaign. Eastern Europe is under his control and soon he will set off west.

So what happens for those who exist in such a climate. Hogwarts School stands as a home for Britains best and brightest but how do they respond to such a climate as they return for their 1943 school year? How do they react when the Chamber they thought was closed forever re-enters their lives?