On Halloween 1994, Harry learns his mind isn't his own. On Samhain morn, he vows to question everything. Armed with logic and an unlikely ally, Harry makes a last ditch bid to reclaim his life. The goal: survive at all costs.

Fourth year, Triwizard Tournament, Hermione, out after curfew is happened upon by a pair of unscrupulous Durmstrang students... New friendships and alliances, dates and dances, training and battles. Voldemort won't know what hit him. WARNING: Dark themes from first chapter!