Appearing in a between Diagon and Knockturn alley only for Neville to drop to his knees and start dry heaving.
"Don't ever do that again. How did you learn to apperate? It's not taught until adulthood, so?"
Harry hauled Neville back to his feet and started pulling him along "Sorry to just be dragging you along Nev, but if we stand still for too long, we will be noticed. As for Apparition it's how Hermione and I survived for the past year." Walking swiftly towards Gringotts "Neville, when we walk in I am going to play a part do not be alarmed. But the goblins are going to be very angry and me try to attack us, no harm will befall you. You just need to be ready, do not back down, and do not allow yourself to be cowed."
"Wait, survived for the last year? Why are you going to pick a fight with the Goblins? They are dangerous, HARRY?"
Harry stopped and looked at Neville "Because I have reason to suspect that they have been adding in the theft of my vaults and are actively trying to swindle me. Now you said you would trust me. I don't have time to debate everything with you, so let's go and I swear to explain everything I can to you but not at this time. We have to get inside before someone recognizes us." Turning to leave, knowing that Hermione would be right behind him, he did wonder if Neville would follow but he refused to turn and look back. At least until he and his soul mate were safe inside the bank. Once there he turned back to look and see if there was still a pair with him. His shoulders relaxed seeing them both.
"Be ready and stay calm this is where things are going to get interesting." He turned back and scanned the room spotting the senior goblin on the floor, he swiftly walked towards him. Before he could speak the goblin drawled out "You can wait in the line like all wizards."
"Then you can inform Ragnar the 6th that my family will be pulling all support from the goblins and all territory's that they reside, whelp." Harry returned in a low harsh voice
All the goblins in the vicinity flinched hearing a human state their King's name, very few knew they had a King none knew his name. "Who do you think you are boy?"
"I think I am the last La Fay you knew the family that rents Gringotts to the goblins so long as the remain allies with my family. So why don't you get off you ass and go tell Ragnar that you are responsible for the ending of our alliance. So, then I can deal with your successor once he removes your head." Harry snarled
"I have killed for lesser insults boy" the goblin snapped the warrior blood rushing through his body making him ready for battle, causing him to miss that one of the guards left through one of the side passages
"I'm surprised that you could even move, you fat tub of lard." Harry snarked
"That's it boy you die today and I will cut your lying tongue from your skull, I will face you in the pit for this."
Harry smiled and gestured him to lead the way. Several guards surrounded him and his companions and marched them down a side corridor toward what harry assumed was the pit. Leaving behind the entry to Gringotts and the line of witches and wizards that failed to even see that anything was different thanks to some very special wards that helped keep discretion for their customers.
Soon they all entered a darkened room with a circle carved into the floor. Three steps leading down into the circle wrapping the entire thing. Soon the guards ordered Harry to strip when he asked why thy responded that only he and his weapon will enter the pit.
"So I am allowed any weapon?"
The guard growled "No, wizard you have to use a bladed weapon. And you have to have it with you." The guard smiled sinisterly.
Harry grinned back, reached out his hand and called the sword of Gryffindor to him making it appear into his hand. "So this will do just fine."
The guard looked astonished, then angry "How dare you use what does not belong to you. Now even if you win you head will be forfeit. Theft is not tolerated."
"Good thing I am head of house Gryffindor, therefore this sword is mine by birthright."
"HA, there is only one wizard who could possible claim the House of Gryffindor and he is at Hogwarts. So you are a thief as well as a liar."
Finishing stripping he stood waiting for his opponent to be ready, as the Goblin stepped up to the edge of the pit he called out "This is your last chance to back out human. I offer you this one chance."
"Before we step into this ring, I ask you name master goblin." Harry called back
The goblin shocked at the response hesitated a moment, grinning slightly and nodding his head with respect "I am Grinlast. I was given this name after I emerged smiling from my first three duels. May I have your name, so I know who I am feeding to the dragons."
Harry grinned "I am Harry James Potter, Head of house Potter, Heir to house Black, Slytherin, Gryffindor, La Fey, and Pendragon."
The goblins in the room tensed with each name delivered. Grinlast knew that he was dead, as soon as the human said his name before listing the rest. The potters have been friends of the goblin nation for century's and he walked on into the room of the pit, Ragnar would take his head for this, just for even threatening a Potter was very dangerous. Now knowing this he hoped the boy won if only to save his family because their lives may be forfeit because of this.
Harry called out again "Does this have to be to the death? Because if you are willing to go to this length for honor than I am very curious how far you would go, when honor and money are at stake."
Grinlast looked very confused before calling out "Yes this can be to first blood."
Harry grimaced "Sadly that is not an option with this blade," gesturing to the sword of Gryffindor. "It is imbued with basilisk venom, the smallest cut will kill."
Grinlast paled dramatically "How did that… It doesn't matter. It is time" He started to the edge of the pit, Harry mirroring his actions right before they stepped into the pit another group of goblin burst into the room. "STOP, THIS NOW" he bellowed out.