"We need your help," said Hermione. "My husband is trying to defeat Tom Riddle, the worst, the Darkest of all sorcerers. Riddle has reanimated your dead brother's body to fight in his service, and to protect the last piece of his fractured soul. But my Harry and your Albus are too equally matched ... and Riddle's influence is making it so difficult for Harry to win. I ... we ... were hoping you might help us, to help free your brother from his forced bondage ... and allow Harry to finally defeat him in battle."