Harry Potter is getting ready for another glorious year at Hogwarts. He made new friends, he finds out about his past than he's ever been told, and doesn't have a care in the world. Someone obviously doesn't want him to come back, though, because a house elf has showed up at the Durseleys trying to do everything in his power to prevent Harry from returning to Hogwarts.

When Harry ignores the house elf and decides to go back regardless, he slowly is realizing that maybe Dobby was right, someone doesn't want him there, someone wants to kill...

This year's summer has in store the greatest event in Harry's life so far; the World Quidditch Cup. Uncle Vernon lets Harry go with Ron and his family to the World Quidditch cup against Ireland and Bulgaria, but already trouble is brewing the wizarding world early on. Death Eaters, which are followers of Voldemort in the dark times, are slowly returning together and sennding signs that Voldemort may be coming to power.

On top of that, two other wizarding schools are coming together to hold the Triwizard Tournament. One special chosen candidate from their school to represent their school in the competition in three events that will challenge them mentally and physically.

Book 5 takes a darker turn, making Harry's life as difficult as ever. Voldemort has returned. He is out. Everyone is either just waiting for something to happen or doesn't believe it. Dumbledore has created a secret order ready to defend the second he returns. However, Fudge doesn't want to believe he's returned and he's gotten mean towards Dumbledore. Fudge brings a new teacher to Hogwarts; one that is utterly evil. She makes Harry go through these torturous detentions while Snape isn't making things easier.

Harry is going through so much. He feels helpless that Voldemort is out there and he has to be stuck inside the walls of Hogwarts.