When an earth shattering secret is revealed, all hope seems lost as the hero of Olympus sinks into despair, going into the shadows where he is content to remain for the rest of his life. But the Fates are cruel, and the once-hero is once again drawn into a war. Yet in the midst of such turmoil, he may find a kindred spirit to weather the storm with.

The new Hufflepuff was odd, Harry thought. He didn't understand how such an innately kind person could be friends with Slytherins.