After the battle of Hogwarts, the trio have parted ways, leaving Hermione teaching DADA. During a lesson, Hermione's grandfather and mother come and take her to Gondor where her father is dying, and Voldemort has risen again. Will she prevail, or fall into darkness? When presented with the immortality of the elves, will she choose it? Isildur's heir has returned.

On the morning of her 17th birthday, Hermione Granger feints, and wakes up with new powers and an unforeseen destiny. Hermione must quickly learn to use her new powers so she can defeat Voldemort and claim the wizard throne. She is the Princess! This is slightly AU.