The capital was rebuilt a long time ago after that memorable day when magic got out of control in the laboratories of the Institute and killed thousands of people. The War of the Magicians ended long ago and now everyone with a magical gift must register. And young Agatha Mortimer has nothing to do with the History of Magic - after all, neither she nor her relatives have any such abilities. And the gray shadows that come to her at night are just a dream. Or?..