We meet Padma Patil, twenty-four, an intern healer at St. Mungo’s. Padma is an intense and dedicated healer during the day, and loose cannon at night, flirting and enjoying her freedom. She flats with long time friend Susan Bones in London, and enjoys the night life. Currently experiencing issues with her twin sister Parvati, who presumes her engagement to Seamus Finnigan has ended as a result of an affair between the two, when in actuality Padma has been helping Seamus come to terms with his sexuality. Padma is 'content' with her lifestyle, but all is about to change.