Explanations

Once both Harry and Hermione knew that they were completely safe now. Harry decided that this is the time to barge Hermione with all the questions. But Hermione, put up her hand to stop him.

"Now Harry, before you say anything, don't you worry. All the Deatheaters which came to Hogwarts has been killed. As far as we know, only two students are dead. Though there might be Deatheaters still wandering around outside Hogwarts," Hermione said.

"No, no… that's not what I want to talk about. Well… firstly, thank you for saving my life. But I don't understand, I thought I was the only wizard to be able to kill Voldermort?" Harry said quickly, not wanting to sound disappointed.

Hermione looked at him straight in the eye, and smiled, which made Harry fidget and confused. Hermione tore her eyes away from him and muttered something. The whole room beamed and Harry noticed that the whole room was now surrounded with blue beam. Hermione looked back at Harry.

"It's some sort of a Silencing spell," she answered his thoughts again with a smile. "Now, I believe you're talking about the prophecy, Harry," Harry nodded. "Well, that prophecy only concerns the Wizarding World. Though the same prophecy means nothing in my world," she said slowly. Harry's face twisted further into confusion.

"Look Harry, I am Lady Drishthi," Hermione said. Harry's eyes widened.

"No Harry, don't be afraid. I'm not evil. I'm still one of your best friends," she reassured with a soft chuckle.

"I come from another world, Harry, known as the 'Sovereigning World'. And we are as human as any other wizards and muggles are. We have feelings and emotions too. But as far as our world goes, not many wizards or muggles know of our existence. Just like muggles, they know nothing about the Wizarding World, right? Same for you guys too, you wizards know nothing about our world…" she stopped and looked at Harry. "Am I making any sense?"

Harry just nodded, still gaping at her like she was this alien coming from space.

"I'm sorry to keep this secret from Ron and you all these years," she said looking down, "It's just that, we cannot give any exposure to anyone outside our world. Hell! Even my mother does not know that both my father and I are Sovereigns."

Harry was taken aback with her swearing and it took him a while to register what she meant by 'Sovereigns'.

"Sovereigns appear to be like muggles to the wizards, Harry. Every Sovereign has all the capabilities of a wizard, though we don't need skills like wizards do. Our magic comes out naturally. That's why we can vanish easily out of sight… which you will term as 'Apparation'. My Mom is a muggle, though. Her mother was a witch. Ever since I showed signs as a Sovereign, my Mom mistook that I'm a witch. Though my father gave me the most accurate idea.., secretly. He told me not to tell my Mom. In our world, we have no schools, since as I said before, we're naturals. I was only brought to Hogwarts since my parents wanted me to… Every Sovereign family has their own.., should I say, 'House Elf'. Though in our world, these creatures are called 'Naukars'. And my naukar is none other than –"

"Professor Nathanael," Harry finished.

"Yes," Hermione smiled. "It is dark times, Harry. We know the Wizarding World is in real danger this year. I told my Dad that I need to help you defeat him with my powers. That's why he told Nathanael to look after me this year. Naukars, Harry, are not humans. They are another creature all together. Their real form looks like glowing smoke. They can appear like anything they want. And we told Nathanael to look like a human, and apply for the DADA job in here. Luckily he got the part. I didn't know he would change into a handsome one…" Hermione blushed.

Harry smiled, registering every single information into his head.

"Well, now that he's done his job, and I've done mine," she looked over at Voldermort's body, "Nathanael asked me for my permission to go back into our world. So, now there will be no more Professor Nathanael. He will appear dead to everyone in Hogwarts. Well.., since Ron and you guys think that he's a Deatheater, I told Nathanael that I will be accusing him that he's a Deatheater and that I killed him."

Hermione looked down, looking sad. "Poor him. I apologised to him that I had to accuse him. Since he's my naukar, he told me not to worry… But still…"

"Hermione," Harry chuckled, "You're not going to start 'S.P.N.W' now, aren't you?" he joked.

Hermione rolled her eyes and said, "Well, it's the only way out to protect my World's existence, Harry. And you promised me that you must not tell anyone. Not even Ron," she warned.

"I promise," Harry said putting his hand on his heart.

"Well, Harry. Reporters will be swarming you with questions on Voldermort's destruction soon, huh?" Hermione asked with a joking tone.

Harry did not think of that earlier. "But Hermione…"

"Harry, remember. You promised. Just make up some story. Anybody will believe you, since there are no witnesses of what happened. I locked the room before I came in to save you just now. So, whoever saw what happened here are dead," Hermione stated, with pride in her tone.

Harry smiled at his friend. "Thank you."

"You're most welcome, Harry," she smiled back. Both of them stood up. Harry felt a sudden jab in his body. He looked at Hermione with a questioning look.

"Umm, sorry Harry. I just had to give you a Fidelius Charm," Hermione said. Harry just smiled.

"By the way, Hermione. What was that Professor Nathanael gave you the night we saw you?" Harry asked.

"This," Hermione answered, taking out a big round, emerald pendant, which was hanging on a silver necklace from her blouse. "Nathanael passed it to me. It was given from my father. My father transferred some of his powers to this pendant to help me in this battle."

"Then, why did Nathanael grabbed you earlier?" Harry asked.

"Well, I had a quick urgent conversation with my late Grandfather. He gave me some advice for this battle… Like what to explain all these to you and all," Hermione replied, looking down, avoiding Harry's eyes.

"You mean, there're still some things you still haven't told me about your world?" Harry asked frowning.

Hermione smiled apologetically at Harry. "Harry, please understand. There are certain things we Sovereigns need to keep to ourselves."

When they neared the exit, the blue 'Silencing' beam disappeared. "No more questions, Harry. I've told you enough already," Hermione warned.

Harry still had loads of questions to ask Hermione. He was about to ask her, why hasn't she been helping him defeat Voldermort if she had the powers all along, but stopped himself since, Hermione had given him her final say.

"Well then, let's bring me to the Hospital Wing, then. I need some rejuvenating potion," Harry sighed.

"Good morning guys!" Hermione greeted. She came over to Ron, who seemed to be just waking up, and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Hermione!! Oh God! You're okay!" Ron bolted up instantly and hugged her tightly.

"Yes. Yes, sweetheart. I'm perfectly fine. Don't worry," she smiled at her lover.

Ron looked around at his environment. "How long have I been in here?"

"Just about 8 hours," Hermione replied.

The Hospital Wing was filled with injured students from last night's battle. Harry was resting on the bed beside Ron. He was told by Madam Pomfrey that he needs a rest too.

"Hermione, what did that bloody git, Nathanael did to you?" Ron asked, sounding furious.

"Don't worry, Ron. I killed him. He tried to kill me since, I'm a... Mudblood," Hermione replied, avoiding Harry's eyes.

"No, you're not a Mudblood. Don't call yourself that, alright! I hate it," Ron said hugging her again.

"Bloody git, I knew it. He's a Deatheater…. But I still don't understand how he could disapparate like that," Ron said thoughtfully.

"Umm… maybe he can turn invisible. Some wizards have that capability, you know. Just like Dumbledore, right? They do not need invisibility cloaks," Hermione answered casually.

Harry smiled inwardly. 'Hermione is quick!' he thought.

"Oh," Ron said, "And I guess his mistress, Drishthi should be-"

"She's dead," Hermione said cut in. She could sense Harry's eyes darted at her on the other bed. "She got killed too."

"Good heavens," Ron breathe out, "… Hermione, never leave me again, okay. Stay with me always. I totally lost it, when that Nathanael took you away from me. I thought I would never see you again," he said looking at her lovingly, while caressing her left cheek with his right hand.

'Uggh! Snogging session time!' Harry noted to himself. Fair enough, both his friends were at it the very next second.

THE END

A/N: Well, this is the very first fanfic I've ever written, to have chapters. I'm no good in my English, so bear with it. Please read and review.