AN – Hey guys and girls here you go
Chapter 21
It was the following morning before sunrise which found Harry sat in the Goblin's chambers waiting with Sirius and Bella who would not leave his side since the attack on Florean's ice cream shop. They sat staring at the locket on the table that Sirius had found in Grimmauld place; Kreacher had lost his mind when Sirius had it in his hands.
"Do you believe what Kreacher said about Regulus?" Bella asked
"I do" he said sadly "He was Kreacher's favourite after you"
"So he tried to sell Voldemort out in the end?" Harry asked "Why?"
"I think he grew disenchanted with the supposed Pureblood propaganda" Sirius said "I feel bad for all the shit I gave him over the years"
"Just do his memory justice then Padfoot" Harry said and patted the old man on the back
"I asked Mary to join us, since she has a theory about destroying them all at once" Sirius said when the Healer entered the room
"Hi Sirius, Harry and Bellatrix. How are you after the attack yesterday?" Mary asked
"We're okay" Bella answered
The group discussed the attack for a bit until the Goblin walked into the room. He was followed by two younger Goblins
"Ah Mr Potter, welcome" he smiled
"I've never been this far down in Gringotts" Sirius said
"You're in the Goblin's keep, you're the first humans here" He explained
"Why?" Harry asked
"Because never before have we thought anyone worthy of being allied with" Blackclaw explained
"Then I will try not to let you down, we found this Necklace at home. We're hoping that the object you spoke about is the same" Harry said "Healer Smith has a few theories about destroying them all at once"
"We have assigned a healer and a curse breaker to assist us with the dark object and looking at that locket I do think that you are correct in the assumption that they are both Soul Anchors"
"Perfect, so how do we destroy them?" Harry said eagerly
"That remains to be seen Mr Potter, if you plan on destroying one at a time then maybe using a spell like fiendfyre or the killing curse but we also feel that destroying them all at once would be better since we do not know how many he was able to make. Therefore it would require intensive research and careful experimentation" Blackclaw explained
"I understand" he handed over the locket which was placed in a case and locked
"Healer Smith, you're welcome to join our researchers whenever you have time to assist" The goblin said kindly
"Well I have closed my practice to assist in this matter, so I can join them immediately" she said
"Wonderful, Irontooth will take you to the room which you will be working in" He said and motioned for her to follow the younger goblin which she readily complied with
They discussed tactics regarding getting Goblin warriors to points where they were needed; Sirius thought it would be more prudent to have Amelia involved so he went and got her
"I would never have thought I'd be planning to fight a war alongside a goblin" she said
"Dark times require the defenders of the light to band together" Blackclaw smiled
"Agreed, now I'd like to have some Aurors patrolling Hogwarts in the New Year will you be able to assist with the perimeter?" she asked
"We would, I've had Portkey's made for everyone. They will tear through any anti-Portkey wards and will bring you to an entry hall here in Gringotts" he said and opened a box filled with bracelets and offered them to the group
"How quickly can your warriors get to key areas such as Hogwarts and the Ministry?" Amelia asked
"We can be there in minutes, we have Portkey's set up to take us to those locations. So all that would be needed was to get a squad together"
"That's excellent, another question?" Amelia asked not waiting for an answer "Would a squad be able to patrol the alley?"
"It was a suggestion I was going to raise"
"Perfect then, give me an hour so I can get a press conference together to announce the allegiance to the world. It will ensure that you're warriors are not disturbed by wizards"
"Let us have it on the steps of Gringotts, Mr Potter will be there naturally as his presence will only strengthen the message we are sending to the world" Blackclaw said looking at Harry who only nodded
"Lastly, we wish to give you this" he said to Harry revealing body hugging garments "They'll shield you from most offensive curses and will help you with magical stamina, we have been working on them for some time now and we believe you would be the best candidate to wear it. It can be worn under your normal clothes as not to be conspicuous."
"Thank you" Harry smiled
"I'd like to get a cup of coffee and perhaps read the morning newspaper before we have the press conference" Sirius said "I haven't gotten these two breakfast yet either and I'd hate for the Ministry thinking I have no clue about raising children" he laughed
"I apologise for the early meeting, we planned on getting a lot done as to not take up too many days" Blackclaw said
"Okay Sirius you take care of your family while I head off and get a press conference together. Blackclaw see you in an hour and thank you for the co-operation"
"It is a pleasure Amelia, let us get to our jobs then" he said and got up
In the restaurant Sirius had noticed Harry had gotten quiet and was staring over his shoulder
"Is something about to attack me?" Sirius asked making a move for his wand
"Huh?" the teen replied
"What's distracting you?" he asked and turned in his seat and then he saw the front of the newspaper; it was Harry with the sword through Lestrange's chest with the words OUR HERO IN ACTION printed above it. Below that was an article with the title Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Criminal Dumbledore
"Time to step up isn't it?" Harry asked
"I think so Pup, we're here and we're not going to leave your side" Sirius said
"Then breakfast can wait" he said and got up "We're going to Madam Malkin's" he said walking out the door
"Sirius I need you to take this" He said while Madam Malkin measured him once more and handed over the sword to Sirius "I need a sheath for it, I plan on wearing it with the black formal robes Madam Malkin is making"
"On it" he said and gingerly took the sword
"I'm proud of you Harry" Bella said smiling "You're going to do great!"
They waited for the witch to finish her work and then Harry changed into his new robes; he looked older and more distinguished. He put both wands in holsters and combed his hair back
"Give them Hell Mr Potter!" the older witch smiled "And come back when you're ready to marry that one" she said to Bellatrix quietly
"Oh I will" she blushed and followed Harry out, they had a magical world to lead.
AN – Hope everyone enjoyed it. More soon!