On the day of the House Cup annual street race, a drug-addled Harry Potter wrecks and plunges into the Black Lake and, as he sinks to a watery grave, must reflect on the wild, needlessly dangerous ride that brought him here.

Rem doesn't want a bodyguard, a glorified babysitter. He's a talented hacker and knows his way around the mean streets. He can take care of himself, even if he is fairly certain someone might be trying to kill him. But Rem cant help but be drawn to Everett, the man set to protect him. Especially after their steamy first encounter. Steamy for Rem, at least. Everett is quiet, loyal, and irritatingly professional. He's probably straight, too... But as the two are drawn together by necessity and life-threatening circumstances, Rem's attraction becomes more and more difficult to ignore. And maybe, just maybe, it's mutual?

Harry comes into his inheritances on his 18th birthday, and many surprising revelations come to light. Will sparks fly when he finds his mate during his 8th year at Hogwarts? Will he make it through the fires of persecution unscathed? Or will he get burned?