Thus chapter went half written for a while due to exams and stuff, and now that those have cleared there will probably be more chapters posted. Please don't expect updates to be scheduled or anything, I'm trying I promise.

Also, there might be typos and stuff all throughout this chapter because I'm posting it from mobile. This chapter also contains some of my own headcannons, so enjoy!

We weren't prepared for something like this.

"S-someone of my kind?" He tried to act confused, though seeing as how he was internally panicking it was extremely difficult.

"Of course!" She was still whispering, "But, I don't think you want such a topic discussed in the open?"

"If you think so, then sure." He thought he was doing a good job at acting like he had no idea what she was talking about, but apparently not. She didn't realise his internal dilemma, and pulled him along towards their common room.

They did not talk about it when they got to the Ravenclaw common room. Instead, Luna said her good night's and headed to bed, leaving him in the room to have a mental break down.

The Ravenclaw common room was a spacious room with huge windows. They had beautiful views if the Hogwarts grounds at every time of day, and tonight the stars were bright and almost ethereal. The room itself had a tall domed roof that was painted with those same stars. Usually, they were a comfort to him, but tonight they weren't.

Tonight they just seemed ominous.

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Roderich woke up to an almost empty room. Not one of his roommates were in there, though they never were. They always woke up way before he did and left before he could roll out of bed. The only person in there besides him was Luna. She was holding out a platter of breakfast.

He hopped out of bed and pushed past Luna into to bathroom to get dressed. It took about twenty minutes, and when he came out Luna was still sitting on one of the beds next to his. She looked up at him with wide eyes.

"I brought you some breakfast."

"Why are you here? Furthermore, this is a boys room, how did you get in here?"

"Girls are allowed in the boys rooms. I thought you might want to talk someplace private." She looked around as if taking in the room. It was rather plain in Roderich's opinion, just four large beds and some bedside tables.

"Talk about what?" He asked, taking the platter from Luna.

"You and your friends." She said.

"What about my friends and I?" He tried to put his act in again. He grabbed a pastry and took a bite.

"What you are. My father told me about your kind when I was younger. He said you were aggressive and short tempered. But you are different." She tilted her head to one side.

"And what, exactly, are we?"

"My father calls you anthropomorphic national personifications. More simply put, nations." She said this as though it was indisputable fact. It was, of course, but she didn't know that yet.

Roderich gave a nervous laugh, "right, okay. Do you have reason to think that I am one of those?"

"... I can see your aura. Almost feel it." Her stare was unnerving.

"... You have to promise not to tell anyone, okay?"

"Of course. Not that anyone would believe me, anyway."

"Okay, okay, okay," Roderich took a deep breath, "you aren't wrong. You're actually quite right, we are nations."

"May I ask which ones?"

"I am Austria, Elizabeta is Hungary, Gilbert is Prussia, Ludwig is Germany, Lilli is Liechtenstein, and Basch is Switzerland."

"I see. So, why are you here at Hogwarts?"

"We are assisting a friend."

"A friend like you?"

"Yes, Arthur. Or England."

"Why couldn't England himself come here?"

"He has been forbidden by your Ministry. He must have interfered many times to get banned like that."

Luna nodded, her eyes were unfocused, but she was definitely listening. She was an oddity, Luna, but Roderich found her interesting. She made for good conversation, at least.

"Why did you not," Luna asked, "just tell everyone what you are?"

"Because we made a decision long ago to only tell humans on a need to know basis. Or if they are close to figuring it out."

"... Why?"

"It's for the best. We didn't want to be blamed or worshipped as we were, so we started hiding. That was such a long time ago, of course, many of us do not actively hide ourselves anymore. Though we still agree that it shouldn't be advertised.

"I understand. Many other creatures hide from us because of what we have done to them..." Her eyes focused on the ground

"It takes a special kind of person to see them."

"... People think I'm insane. They call me Looney Luna, and say nasty things behind my back." She held her eyes on the ground.

"I do not think you are insane... or looney. I just think you are different. And trust me, people make fun of those who are different."

"... Thank you..." She gave a sad smile, as sad as she could with her perpetual look of wonder. "We should probably get to class."

"Yes, certainly. Thank you for the breakfast, Luna."

"You're very welcome, Austria."

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It was lunchtime before Roderich could tell any of his fellow nations about Luna and the conversation he shared with her. He told Elizabeta first, believing her to be among the most responsible, and told her to tell Basch and Gilbert (he may or may not have chosen who she would tell based on who he did not want to talk to) and he would alert Ludwig and Lilli.

Conveniently, they sat at the same table, so that meant less work for Roderich. He pulled them aside and told them in German. Both of them were thoroughly surprised when he told them.

"How could she have known?" Ludwig asked.

"I'm not entirely sure, but I have an idea. I want to ask Arthur what he thinks, but with the mail being checked..."

"You could always write the letter in German. I don't think Umbridge would bother to learn it." Lilli said.

"I'm sure there is a spell to translate things."

"What is your idea, Roderich?" Ludwig prodded.

"I think she might be a Seer. They were known in legends to be able to see all sorts of things. It's the best explanation I have anyway, that's why I want to ask Arthur." Explained Roderich.

"This is worrisome, though. If she could see through our act..." Lilli was far more concerned than Ludwig was.

"I'm sure," said Ludwig, "that not many students are as perceptive as this Luna is."

Lilli wasn't convinced, "I think we need to tell Arthur, there must be some way to send a letter out without it being seen."

"Maybe there's a tower somewhere that isn't being watched?" Roderich suggested.

"While I agree that Arthur should be notified of these new developments, we need to be rational. You have made sure she won't tell people, yes?" Ludwig interrupted.

Roderich scoffed, "Yes, of course I have. I made her promise. I just don't think she poses any threat."

They both looked dubious, but eventually nodded and went their separate ways.

None of them were expecting anything like Luna.

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Arthur was tired of waiting. It was already October and he had only received two letters. Was it too much to ask that he stay posted on what was happening?

He had such a headache, though he had headaches so often nowadays that it was becoming unusual to go through a day without one. He left the letter on the desk.

'Dear Arthur,

The Ministry witch you were most likely told about, Professor Umbridge, has recently started checking mail, as well as apparently pulling owls from the sky. It would be best advised that you do not send any letters unless it reveals nothing, Gilbert is sure that Umbridge would love any excuse to exercise her new power.

We have also encountered another problem. A young girl by the name of Luna Lovegood, a Ravenclaw like me, has caught on to us. She knows exactly who and what we are. I did make her promise that she wouldn't speak of it to anyone, but Lilli though it best you be notified. I believe Luna to be a Seer, but I thought you might know more than I.

On another note, all of us have joined a so called defense club, the D.A, due to Umbridge's lack of actual teaching. It is lead by Harry. 'Why didn't you tell us Harry did all those awesome things in his previous years?' My apologies, Gilbert insisted in asking."

If you really do feel the need to send a letter or anything, please tell the owl to go to the highest window of Ravenclaw tower, it is somewhat away from sight. Though caution is advised.

'I'm totally behaving myself by the way, Artie.'

Roderich 'and Gilbert'

Through the pain, Arthur could only think that something was wrong at Hogwarts before collapsing on his bed.