1974, Essex Britain. St Nicholas' Home for Lost Children, Boy's division.

You were sent to a children's home after your parents surrendered you. Your mother was a witch and your father was a muggle. As the oddly large escort lady guided you up the stairs to the brick house, you felt a sense of dread wash over you. The weathered brass letters stuck out against the dark blue door. The woman knocks on the door and a tall serious looking man opens the door.

"Is this the new boy?"