Harry Ware was a young boy living in England in the 21st century. Harry was a talented artist and storywriter, so good that the universe was inspired to create things based on his imagination, such as the Xarantharax and Iska'lanz'rm races. In December 2008, he met the Doctor, who was dressed as Santa Claus in a local shopping centre. He gave Harry a TARDIS key, telling him that he would need to use it one day. Harry later met Martha, who was posing as a shop assistant. She gave him blueprints to the TARDIS console, telling him that he would also need these. They were then attacked by a Xarantharax, whom Harry attacked with perfume.