Herbert Goodie, a retired man, comes out of retirement to join the magical order as a warlock to help protect six orphaned children that his wife Faith and him adopted. The children, Gavin, Ginger, Georgia, Gallagher, Gabriella, and Garrett, live together as a family under the care of Herbert and Faith. Over time, some of the children show potential for magic abilities. The story also introduces Tina Traveller and her family, as well as Isaiah Gavigan, who become friends with some of the Goodie children.