Herman received a Hogwarts invitation, explored the wizarding world, and returned to settle unfinished business at his orphanage. He then met Harry, who brought him into the Potter and Black family vaults as they prepared to shop.
Herman and Harry prepared for Hogwarts as dark creatures gathered in Britain, then vampires and werewolves attacked the Hogwarts Express in search of the child in a prophecy. The attackers identified Herman as their target, but Dumbledore intervened, and Quirrell was left confronting werewolves who could retain their magic after transforming.
After the train attack, Herman arrived at Hogwarts and was sorted into Slytherin alongside Harry and Draco. As he began classes and considered how to improve his magic, Gori secretly searched for the Child of Prophecy while Quirrell prepared to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts.
Herman learned about Fulgor and began suspecting that Quirrell was investigating the forbidden third-floor corridor. He, Harry, and Draco found Fluffy guarding a trapdoor, and Quirrell and Marlene later checked the disturbed room before Snape confronted Quirrell about his dangerous lessons.
Herman investigated his lingering shoulder injury, learned more about the three-headed dog guarding Nicolas Flamel’s secret, and began developing his innate magic with help from Flitwick and Professor Malin. The arc left him practicing for a possible potion cure and injured again during Quirrell’s Defence demonstration.
Herman gained control of a new fire ability while studying alchemy and visiting Hagrid with Draco. As vampires and werewolves threatened Hogwarts, Gori survived a betrayal by Ulric’s clan but remained trapped in the cave, leaving Quirrell and Hagrid to face the danger.
Herman learned that Hagrid was guarding Gori, a vampire elder who had offered Dumbledore information about a prophecy, while the castle remained under lockdown. After helping Ron recover from Draco’s prank and arranging lessons with Professor Malin, Herman joined Draco to watch Quidditch practice, where Harry failed to appear.
Herman pursued alchemy and learned that Dumbledore was investigating Gori, a vampire elder tied to a prophecy. Dumbledore began privately guiding Herman in his innate magic, while Snape finally addressed him outside the Slytherin Common Room.
Herman pursued ways to strengthen his magical arm while Gori uncovered a secret in the dungeon and found a way into Herman’s dreams. Gori revealed the Bloodline Curse and struck a bargain with Herman, who planned to learn from him before reneging.
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