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Chapter 16 -- Death Eater Attack
Creeping out of the alley, Harry stayed as close to the buildings as he could. As he made his way past the destruction that surrounded him, he noticed there weren't any bodies lying about. In fact, he couldn't see anyone, maybe it was a hit and run so to speak. Most of the shops Harry passed had their store fronts blown in or windows shattered, surely there must have been injuries to customers but everywhere seemed vacant.
Harry finally made his way to the Owl Emporium and quickly looked around for Neville, finally spotting a slight movement off to the side, Harry made his way over and before he was about to whisper something, he heard Neville's voice.
"Hey James, is that you? It's Frank." said Neville
"Yeah Frank….it's James, did you spot any Death Eaters on your way here?" asked Harry in a whisper.
"No….that was the weird thing, plenty of destruction though…I was expecting Death Eaters everywhere….but it seems more like a ghost town or something…what do you suppose this means? Was it just a hit and run?" asked Neville.
"That's what I was thinking…..but something feels off…..why would Tom attack Diagon Alley besides random killing and scaring everyone, what is so important to Tom down here?" asked Harry and as soon as the question left his mouth, the answer came to him just as it seemed to come to Neville.
"Gringotts!" they said together.
Harry and Neville made their way down the Alley as fast as they could towards Gringotts, as they got closer they realized the stores were not as destroyed like further down the Alley. Making their way up the Alley, they finally reached the part of the Alley where you could first spot the marvelous white marble building that was Gringotts. Harry stopped Neville by grabbing him by the elbow.
Starting about a hundred yards before the stone steps that led to the entry way of the bank, there were scorch marks randomly splattered across the ground. The two boys slowly continued inching closer to the bank entrance, noticing along the way that the scorch marks were way more frequent as they grew closer.
"It looks like the Goblin guards made things a little challenging for the Death Munchers, I hope they killed a few at least….Hey Nev, be ready…… as soon as we enter lets split up, you go right and I will go left, cast a privacy charm on the inside of your cloak and hold your phone in your non-wand hand and make sure it's set to vibrate, just in case." finished Harry in a no nonsense tone.
"Right and Harry…..don't worry about me….I can take care of myself now thanks to you but I'm not an idiot, if it gets to hot in there, then I'm out, I have a portkey that will return me to Longbottom Manor so I can come back and finish the job later." finished Neville with a chuckle.
"That's perfect Nev, look I don't want you firing anything off until I make the first move and only then on the down low, I would prefer if they didn't know about your talents at this stage, they already know about the boy who lived and will be coming after me until I die, so if you have to fire, cast silently or nonverbally if you can, and stay under that cloak no matter what. Even if they capture me, do not show yourself, I will get free okay, trust me" finished Harry confidently.
"Okay Harry….you take the lead and I'll follow…be careful and get out safe Mate." said Neville.
"You too Mate." and as Harry made his way up the steps he heard Neville cast his privacy spell and then he could no longer hear Neville's footsteps. After casting his own privacy spell, he continued up the steps and reached the door just as Neville was opening the other side and they both snuck inside and veered their different directions.
The first thing Harry noticed was the missing Goblin guards that were usually posted at the front doors. Walking through the entry hall, Harry slowed at the sight before him. All along the bank teller cubicles where the Goblins did business high above their customers, laid the evidence of Death Eater handiwork. There were a few dead Goblins laid across some cubicles where others were blown backwards, spraying blood all over the back walls. In front of the Goblin work station was an even sorrier sight. The poor customers that were unlucky enough to be doing business when the Death Eaters stormed the bank, were now littered across the bank floor. Most of the carnage was human, Harry assumed that most of the Goblins retreated somehow to avoid the attack, except for those unlucky few who must have been caught off guard. Harry had to look away from the main banking area, the stench of death emanating from the main floor was making his stomach turn.
Harry looked across from his position to where he imagined Neville must be. The entrance to the carts that lead down to the bank vaults was on Neville's side. He hoped that whenever the Death Eaters left the vaults, Neville wasn't caught off guard. Harry refocused and made his way over towards the business offices where he knew Whiplock, the Goblin Branch Manager's office was located. For some odd reason, Harry had a feeling that whatever the Death Eaters were after, it had something to do with Whiplock. Harry slowly made his way down the hall.
As Harry slowly crept into Borak's office, he noticed right away that a battle ensued within this room. But what immediately grabbed his attention was lying in the corner of the room. There was at least twenty Death Eaters stacked on top of each other in a massive bloody and mangled mess. Flipping open his cell phone that he was holding in his non wand hand, Harry took several pictures of the dead Death Eaters with close ups on their mask-less faces. Since most of them had lost their masks, this only took a few seconds as they were stacked so he could get several faces at once. Closing his phone, he made his way towards the back of the office where he noticed Borak lying across the floor, face down, behind where his desk stood. He wasn't moving, but Harry couldn't tell if he was alive or dead. He quickly made his way over and flipped him over, to his surprise, the Goblin stirred.
"Who's…….there?" came the barely audible whisper from Borak.
"It's Harry Potter Borak, I'm under my invisibility cloak, what happened?" asked Harry after canceling his privacy charms from within his cloak.
"Mister Potter….there is no time….You must help my Lord….Death Eaters are torturing him……I….I…Tried to hold them off as long as I could….but….but….too many…no power….too weak….I…I….tried…..but….but…you Lord Potter….with your bonded friend….you…you….could help Lord Whiplock….you must not let them break him and gain access to the vaults…..I know…..I know what they are after. ….Help my Lord." Borak finished with a long exhale of breath as his eyes closed and it looked like he was fading.
"What is it Borak? What are the Death Eaters after? Tell me Borak and I will help Whiplock keep it safe." Harry pleaded as he watched Borak's eyes flutter open briefly as he let out.
"2.…1.…7.…..vaul…." one final exhale and Borak was no more.
"They will pay for this Borak….I promise you….soon the Death Eater reign will be no more!" Harry said forcefully as he rose and recast the privacy charm on the inside of his cloak and made his way towards the rear section of the large entry way that lead to Whiplock's office. As he grew closer he could see light cascading through the smashed up double doors from spell fire and he could hear voices, one in particular that made his anger rise at an unbelievable rate. There was no mistaking who was leading this operation.
"Lucius Malfoy!" Harry grinded out as he was losing control over his emotions very quickly.
Harry finished making his way towards the shredded front doors and peeked in to assess the situation to see what he was facing before he lost control and blew his cover. He counted eleven Death Eaters, including Malfoy. Whiplock was bound to his office chair, and looked to have taken some serious abuse. At least he was still alive, for now, how much longer would he stay that way looked to be up to Harry. As he was about to make his move into the office when his cell phone vibrated, and he backed up and re-entered Borak's office as he flipped open his phone.
"What's your status Nev?" asked Harry
"I made it as far as I could down the cart path, it seems our Death Eater buddies are having a hard time trying to gain access any farther as well. There seems to be some pretty strong wards preventing anyone from crossing through. There is fourteen Death Eaters in six different carts, all throwing various spells to weaken the wards that doesn't seem to be making a dent. Harry….the reason why I called is, they are sitting ducks right now. They are all lined up, trapped between the Goblin ward barrier and me, and I'm safe standing on the last of the track on land, and they are suspended over the canyon at the entrance to the vaults. If we were going to make a move…"
"Your right Nev, that is to perfect to pass up. I know that canyon you are talking about. It always freaks me out a little when I pass over that pit of death. Do you think you can blast them all off the track and into the gorge without taking return fire?" Harry asked realistically.
"I am sure I could blast the first three carts for sure, but the two closest carts to the Goblin ward line I doubt I could do much without them blasting back but I still have the advantage because I can retreat and they are trapped. At least I can eliminate half of their numbers down here, it's a risk I have to take." Neville finished assertively.
"I agree Mate, but lets do this the smart way. I have an idea but it will take a minute to set up, what I want you to do is take as many pictures with your cell phone as you can, and zoom in as close as you can as well while I set things up, I'll call you back." then Harry disconnected and he calmly thought of what he needed right now without saying a word. Dobby appeared silently standing right in front of him and under the cloak as well.
"Dobby, that was bloody brilliant! How did you know to appear under the cloak?" Harry asked as he looked at Dobby dumbfounded.
Dobby looked thoughtful for a second before answering, " I'm not really sure Master Harry, I could just sense that you needed Dobby's Help and yous needed me to be unseen, then I's be sensing you under your cloak before I arrived, so I popped in under it." Dobby finished with a little grin before asking, "what is you needed Master?"
"The Death Eaters that were attacking the Alley earlier was all just a distraction to attack the Bank, Neville and I went to investigate and he has just informed me that there are fourteen Death Eaters trapped like sitting ducks, but we need to move fast and there is no time for me to help him and I have a situation building in the office next door that needs my immediate attention." Harry said rather quickly.
"I understand." nodded Dobby.
"What I need Dobby is for you to help Neville blast those Death Eaters and send them on the express way to hell. But Dobby, we may be bonded but I refuse to order you to kill or be involved in this war more then you want to be. I mean popping me away from danger is one thing, but ending a wizards life is another, even if that wizard is a murdering piece of dragon dung!"
"Oh no Master Harry Potter Sir, you saved my life, Winky's too. If you hadn't done what…..I…I would most likely be no more Master sir, it would be Dobbys honor to assist the great Harry Potter sir in defeating the evil dark wizards. Dobby will gladly strike down those Death Eater Scum!" Declared Dobby with slight authority.
"Great Dobby, I knew I could count on you. I am lucky to have such an amazing friend stand with me in defiance of evil. Here's my plan, we need to strike fast and hard, if what Neville tells me is true, it shouldn't take the two of you together but only a few minutes max. I will start attacking the eleven Death Eaters torturing Whiplock. The second you two are done in the vaults, pop Neville and yourself to Whiplocks office near the double doors. Keep Neville under his cloak, I don't want Voldermort to know that he is aiding me yet. The longer we keep that a secret the better. Tell Neville to only intervene if there is no other option and to do his best to keep his identity unknown."
"I understand Master Harry, they must not find Lord Longbottom helping you. But Master…you cant possibly take on eleven Death Eaters on by yourself….alone?" asked Dobby with a slight cracking in his voice.
"I have the element of surprise, not to mention a few tricks up my sleeve. Also I made a portkey that will take me back to Harrington two in case of an emergency."
Dobby simply nodded at hearing this information, he knew there was no stopping his master when he has his mind set on something, and right now his sights were set on saving Whiplock from immanent death.
"Please be careful Master Sir, Winky will most likely chop off one of my limbs if something were to happen to you on my watch. Lord Longbottom and I will make quick work of those dark wizards and then I will be joining you in dispatching those remaining pieces of dragon dung!" Declared Dobby with a little grin.
"You just take care of yourself, and Nev and if anything goes wrong, pop Neville out of there. Your lives are worth way more then fourteen Death Eaters." said Harry as he reached out and grabbed Dobby's forearm with a brotherly hand shake staring him straight in the eyes.
As Dobby and Harry were lost in each other's gaze for a brief second before parting, neither of them noticed the slight greenish glow that was emanating from their handshake. The two gave one final grin as Dobby popped out. Harry flipped open his phone then called Neville and informed him of his plan. After Neville expressed his wish of knowing about the plan before Dobby popped in under his invisibility cloak and giving him a heart attack with fourteen murderous Death Eaters mere yards away, Neville was on board. Harry hung up the phone, took a deep breath, then made his way into Whiplock's office.
Down in the Vaults:
Dobby had whispered a plan with Neville and after they came to a resolution, Dobby disappeared silently and Neville, still under his cloak, got into position waiting for Dobby to initiate the strike. Dobby silently re-appeared across the huge gorge where he stood on a little ledge across from the Death Eaters who had just finished launching another set of spells and charms at the never fading Goblin wards. One of the Death Eaters in the first cart closest to the ward shield grabbed his left arm where Neville assumed where his dark mark was located.
"Lucius, Nothing is working……it is no use…we can not gain access without the permission of the Goblins, we are going to return unless you have cracked the Branch Manager yet?" the Death Eater questioned.
Nevile couldn't hear what Malfoy's response was be he realized that their window of attack was starting to close slowly, but Neville couldn't initiate the attack while that Death Eater had an open line of communication the Death Eaters in Whiplock's office where Harry was facing incredible odds. Neville knew that it would be a miracle if they were to eliminate these particular Death Eaters without them somehow notifying Malfoy and the others, but he was hoping to blast away several before they informed Malfoy of their presence. The lead Death Eater broke his connection to Malfoy and the carts started to return to where Neville was standing and he knew it was time.
Dobby sent three quick blast of magic and the cart that lead the leader of this group and the two closest carts to him got blasted off the tracks. Before the other Death Eaters knew what was going on, half of their numbers had plummeted to their deaths. The remaining Death Eaters finally catching on, pulled their wands and started blasting across the gorge where the blasting was coming from as the carts sped up to make it back into the tunnel area and away from being sitting ducks. There was only one flaw to this plan, they were headed unaware, straight towards a cloaked and very pissed, Neville Longbottom.
As the carts made their way closer and closer to him, Dobby continued to rain down spells from across the gorge, completely distracting the Death Eaters as they shielded and fired back spells towards their unknown attacker. A Death Eater in the lead cart turned his attention towards the entrance to the caves that would save them from those blasts from across the gorge. Thinking that they were going to make it to safety before suddenly he witnessed a blinding purple hex that seemed to shoot out of nowhere headed right for him and the final thought that crossed that Death Eaters mind was, why hadn't his Master listened to him when he try to persuade them from not attacking Gringotts, no one survived an attack on Gringotts, not even Lord Voldermort. The purple blast hit just above the wheels on cart, blasting it backwards as shredded metal and Death Eater body parts sprayed the remaining two carts, alerting them that there was another attacker to be aware of. They didn't need to worry for long, because Neville's blast distracted the last two carts just long enough for them to drop the shields they were holding and Dobby let a plethora of spells loose as Neville fired multiple Reductos at the same time. The last two carts were blasted to bits as more Death Eater body parts got sprayed across the gorge as they fell to their doom.
After several seconds had passed and the dust settled from the Death Eater slaughter, Dobby re-appeared in front of Neville who removed his cloak still watching the last of the Death Eaters disappear down the black hole as a grin began to grow across his face.
"Lord Longbottom, that went exactly as we planned" grinned Dobby as Neville's smile grew even larger.
"That it did Dobby, you were bloody brilliant! Doesn't it feel amazing ridding this world of such foul and evil bastards?" asked Neville.
Dobby laughed as he nodded that he agreed before his smile disappeared and his expression grew serious.
"Lord Longbottom, we must return to Whiplock's office, Master Harry is batteling eleven Death Eaters as we speak." said Dobby very quickly but Neville understood the urgency and put on his cloak holding it open for Dobby to enter before letting it fall to the ground as Dobby embraced Neville around the waist as the two silently disappeared from that dark cart tunnel.
Whiplock's Office:
Harry slowly made his way into Whiplock's office as he took stock of the situation. He knew that most of these Death Eaters were mere lackey's, muscle really with no brains. His main problem was Lucius Malfoy, he knew how dangerous he could be and he knew that if he was going to overtake this group of Death Eaters single handedly, he would have to eliminate Malfoy first off. Harry made his way to just behind Whiplocks chair and got ready to make his move as Malfoy suddenly got a message clasping his Dark mark on his arm and his eyes glazed over.
"I figured as Much…..don't waste any more time down there…..return to the Lobby and prepare for our departure….The Goblin guards will be here soon….we have precious little time……..No…He is being rather stubborn, but no matter, he will be facing his maker shortly….make sure our exit is ready and the dark mark set above Gringotts….we will meet you in the Lobby in five minutes." Lucius finished as the glazed look in his eyes vanished and he looked down onto Whiplock, who for being tortured for the last five to ten minutes, had a wicked toothy grin on his face as Malfoy Senior addressed the Head of the London Goblin Branch for the final time.
" I don't know why you are smiling? Are you so ignorant that you can not even realize that you are taking the last few breaths of you miserable and worthless existence?" Malfoy sneered as the Goblin's toothy grin only grew larger.
" I am smiling you Death Eater Scum, because you are correct, the Goblin guards will be here soon and I will bet all the gold in this bank, that you eleven will never make it out of this bank alive." chuckled the Head Goblin as Lucius lashed out and hit the Goblin with another slashing hex across his torso that squirted out blood almost on Harry and his cloak.
Harry winced at the sight of the gash that appeared across Whiplock's chest and he knew if he was going to save Whiplock from death, then he needed to act now and could not wait any longer for Dobby and Neville to back him up. After several options of spells sailed through his mind, he finally decided on a course of action and proceeded to do the unthinkable, battle eleven Death Eaters by himself at the same time saving the bound Head Goblin from eminent death. Closing his eyes and channeling all of his newly found will power into the spell on the tip of his tongue, he opened his eyes as he shouted out as loud as he could.
"CONJUNCTIVITIS!!!" Harry shouted as a golden green light blinded the entire room before anyone knew what was going on. That curse is intended to effect the vision of the target for a few seconds, however, the spell Harry just cast, was a wide range spell, and was so strong that it blinded everyone for several minutes. Mila-seconds after he cast that spell, Harry threw off his invisibility cloak and threw it over Whiplock and then he rolled him in his chair into the corner of the room as the Death Eaters pulled their wands while rubbing their eyes trying to restore their vision.
Phase one complete, Harry moved onto phase two and shouted, " IMPEDIMENTUM" and all eleven Death Eaters slowed to a barely moving rate. With all the time that he needed now, Harry wasted no time in stunning Malfoy then binding him as he watched him land hard on the ground with a clunk. Then he proceeded to the remaining ten Death Eaters as he blasted away without remorse, no stunners this time.
After the last of the Death Eaters had fallen, time sped back up to normal as Harry walked over to the unconscious Lucius as Dobby and Neville silently popped in as Dobby came out and Neville remained invisible, as per Harry's orders to remain unseen. Harry rolled Malfoy over so he could see his face and smirked at the blood that was oozing out of his nose and forehead. Before awaking him and getting some answers, Harry walked over to the corner where he put Whiplock and removed his cloak, stowing it away as Dobby rushed over and released the bound Goblin.
"Lord Potter…How…I…" Whiplock stammered before Harry interrupted him.
"Whiplock please rest, my friend Dobby here is going to scan you to see if we can sort you back to rights." Harry declared as Dobby stepped up and raised both of his hands and continued to scan the Branch Manager's body as his hands glowed an eerie green glow.
"I can heal the bones Master but the gashes are extremely deep and he has lost a lot of blood. I am at a loss as to how to proceed." Dobby finished as suddenly their number grew by one as Winky silently appeared.
"Master…Winky is being able to heal the Branch Managers cuts and is bringing with her Goblin blood replenishing potion." squealed Winky while holding up the small vial of potion.
"Excellent Winky, please help Dobby get our friend here healthy once more, I have a few questions for Dobby's previous Owner. Once you are finished with Whiplock Dobby, you are free to help me with this piece of Dragon Dung, I think a little payback for years of mistreatment is in order, don't you think?" Harry let the question linger as the smile grew on Dobby's face.
As the two elves pulled their magic together and began healing Whiplock, Harry made his way over to the bound and stunned Malfoy. After levitating him up he placed him an a spare office chair that was off to the side and bound him to the chair as well, better to be safe then sorry. Just before Harry was about to revive the Malfoy senior, twenty to fourty Goblin guards busted into the office with swords and staffs a blazin.
Before any Goblin could cast a single thing, Whiplock stood up so fast and shouted for all to hear.
" Lower your weapons at once! Lord Potter-Black and his two bonded elves just risked their lives to save mine by taking on almost thirty Death Eaters by themselves." Whiplock declared as every Goblin guard lowered their weapons immediately and bowed low at the feet of Harry.
" Lord Potter-Black, please forgive us for brandishing our weapons at you after all you have done for the Goblin nation. It would be my honor if you would like to take my life for such an atrocity." said the Head Goblin guard.
"That will of course not be necessary, please all of you rise. There is still much to be done and I do not have a lot of time for the Ministry Aurors will be here soon and I would prefer to gone by such time." Harry finished and all the Goblin guards rose as one.
Whiplock completely healed, thanked Dobby and Winky with huge hugs to the shock of every Goblin in the room before making his way to stand in front of Harry.
"Lord Potter-Black, there is no way I can possibly repay you for what you have done for me and my people, but rest assured I will be attempting everything within my power to pay you back, even if takes me the rest of my days or even my life." finished Whiplock as he dropped to his knees and bowed down to Harry.
"Please Whiplock, that is not necessary. I would have done the same to any one under the circumstances. I made a vow to put an end to the evil that is known as Tom Riddle and his Death Eaters. They killed many today and their destruction is all around us. Evil like that does not deserve the decency most criminals get in this country, they deserve nothing short of painful deaths, I plan to see that they all get their just deserts." Harry proclaimed proudly as once again every Goblin in the room dropped to a knee and joined their Goblin Leader as they bowed down to Harry.
Deciding it was futile to argue with the Goblins seeing how it made no difference in their actions, Harry decided to waste no more time and continued towards the bound Malfoy as he raised his wand and revived the Bound Death Eater.
As Lucius regained consciousness, he took a quick look around to gain stock in his situation before setting eyes on the green eyed nuisance that was standing right in front of him.
"Potter!" Malfoy grumbled out with such hate and anger that made Dobby flinch in remembrance to his former Master.
"Shut your mouth Malfoy and tell us what you are after here?" asked Harry as Malfoy began to laugh wickedly as Dobby stepped up to stand beside Harry.
"You will find out soon enough you filthy half blood!" Malfoy spit out with an evil sneer as he tried to reach for his necklace before Dobby reached up and blasted him in the chest as his chair toppled over backwards. Malfoy let out a small scream as he hit the back of his head against the stone ground for the second time in mere minutes.
Harry looked over towards Dobby with a questioning look as Dobby merely shrugged before speaking.
"He was attempting to escape, that necklace he wears is a portkey that will return him to Malfoy Manor." Dobby declared as Harry simply nodded that he understood.
Malfoy was spluttering expletives as Harry righted his chair again with a little smirk before cutting off his necklace with his wand and levitated the necklace/portkey and let it rest on Whiplocks desk as the slight look of fear finally took hold on Malfoy's face.
"You might as well kill me know Potter, you will not be gaining any information out of me." grinded out Malfoy with that evil sneer on his face again, but Harry wasn't fooled, he could now see the look of fear mixed in with that sneer on his expression. Harry simply laughed as he pulled out a long thin tube from his robe pocket before addressing the bound piece of dung.
"Oh I think you will tell me everything I want to know, whether you want to or not." Harry declared with a wicked smile.
"Truth potion will not work on me you muggle loving bastard! Go right ahead I am not afraid of you." Malfoy sneered.
" Oh I think you will for this is no ordinary truth potion, have fun spending the rest of your miserable after life in hell for after you tell us everything you wish to conceal, my good friend Dobby here, will get his just revenge by ending your pathetic Hald-blood worshiping ass!" Harry finished with a beaming smile as he stepped closer with his enhanced truth potion.
Now Malfoy truly looked scared out of his mind, so much so in fact that he had no reply for the insult Harry just threw his way. Laughing at the justice of it all, Harry gave Lucius a larger dose then he gave his former mentor and waited for the glazed over look to take hold on Malfoy as Dobby conjured some parchment and an dictating quill to record everything the Death Eater spilled. Getting right to business, Harry began his line of questions.
"What was your mission here at Gringotts?" asked Harry
"To retrieve a heirloom out of a secure vault for my Master." said Malfoy in an eerie monotone voice. Whiplock was impressed with the strength of Lord Potter-Black's enhanced truth potion and decided he would inquire more details about it later for now he just watched the events unfold.
" Describe the Heirloom and what vault it is located in?" continued Harry
"It is a small gold cup once belonging to Helga Hufflepuff, I do not know the exact vault number for the Goblins switched vault numbers after your defeat of him when you were one year old, that was the information I was trying to obtain from the Branch Manager." said Malfoy.
Harry remembered Borak's final words and instantly knew what the vault number was, brushing off that thought for now he continued his questioning.
"Where is Voldermort's base of operations located?"
Malfoy began to grind his teeth before finally letting out slowly…. " Riddle Manor"
"How many Death Eaters does Voldermort have on his side?"
" One hundred and seventy two…..including myself and the ones that joined me on this mission." Malfoy answered.
"Does Voldermort have Death Eaters in the Ministry?" Harry asked
Again Malfoy tried to prevent himself from answering but the potion was too strong and he finally let out a strangled, " Yes"
" How many and what are their names?"
"Thirteen" answered Malfoy and he began giving names. As he was naming the last one his eyes began to droop and he began shaking.
"We don't have much time left before he passes out" declared Harry before asking one more question.
" What other missions does Voldermort have planned that he has yet to put in motion or others that he has already begun?"
Malfoy again tried to resist as his body began to shake uncontrollably again before he began to speak very quietly.
" He is planning on obtaining information in the Department of Ministries and he is sending in covert Death Eaters into Hogwarts this year to cripple the light side warriors as well as….." but that was all he got out as his shaking grew worse before stopping all together as Malfoy's head rolled back and he passed out completely much like Dumbledore's.
"That is all we can get out of him, he will not wake up for several weeks but that is no matter for we will be ending his life." Harry declared as two Goblin guards entered the room and bowed down at Harry's feet before addressing Whiplock.
"Lord Whiplock, Ministry Aurors are asking for access into the bank to begin the investigation and Albus Dumbledore is here asking for a meeting with you Sir." said the Goblin guard.
"Very well, do not grant them access until I meet you at the front gates personally and inform everyone that no information is to be shared with any wizards what so ever for security reasons is all you have to say for an excuse, anyone disobeying this rule will meet the end of my Goblin blade, is that clear?" asked Whiplock
"Yes Master" replied the Goblin Guard duo as they bowed while backing up and exiting the office.
"Lord Potter-Black, let me finish this poor excuse for a wizard for you so you can take your leave. Do not worry, no one will know of your involvement here at Gringotts today other then us Goblins. Tis a shame really, such heroics should be rewarded with high praises from your people but rest assured, every Goblin will know of your actions here and will gladly assist you in anything you need from here on out, the Goblin Nation is at your beckon call." declared Whiplock as he bowed down to Harry once more as the Goblin guards that were still in the room followed suit.
Harry looked towards Dobby to make sure he was okay with the Goblins taking care of Malfoy for them and Dobby nodded that he agreed as Harry spoke
"Thank You Branch Manager Whiplock and I am sorry for the loss of your brothers and
Sisters who died needlessly today, they will be remembered for their bravery. It is time we made our exit now, I will be in contact with you soon Branch Manager Whiplock under my alias of James Harrington. Good luck and may your gold be plentiful." Harry finished with a little grin as Whiplock rose to his feet once more and reached out and shook Harry's hand before adding.
"Thank you young Lordship, I would wish for your gold to be plentiful as well but then there would no gold left for anyone else." Whiplock declared with a toothy grin.
Harry laughed hard at that for Whiplock was more right then most people in this room knew. As Harry motioned for Winky and Dobby to get near, he felt Neville behind him and Harry looked to Dobby who locked gazes with Harry and instantly knew what he wanted. Dobby disappeared and arrived inside Neville's cloak, then popped out again with Neville to Harrington Palace. Winky took Harry's hand and with a final nod to Whiplock and the Goblin guards, Harry and Winky disappeared silently as well.
"Thank Glabrock I granted Harry Potter Lordship, where would we be without the power of that one and his followers, and to think he is only at forty percent of his true power. Wait till Riddle faces him then." Whiplock smiled at that thought before speaking directly to his Goblin guard.
"Dispose of this trash, we will meet with Lord Potter-Black in regards to the information he had gathered earlier. What do you guys say to a little Death Eater payback for attacking Gringotts?" at hearing this Every Goblin left the room heading for the Main Doors with wide toothy grins.
Back at Harrington Palace
As Harry and Winky appeared in his Bedroom, Harry barely had time to recognize two blurs heading right for him before it was too late as he was knocked backwards flaying on his huge bed with Krista and Jennifer wrapped around him squeezing the life out of him.
"Relax girls…..can't breath…" said Harry in a final gasp of air.
"Oh…were sorry Harry…..Winky told us what was going on from Dobby and we had her bring us hear so we would know what was going on sooner." said Krista as Jennifer continued.
"Let me tell you the waiting is the worst part…..knowing that you and Nev were out there fighting Merlin knows how many Death Eaters by yourselves…that's simply not going to work any more……what good are we training and learning if every time a fight breaks out, you never let us join you?" pouted Jennifer as Krista folded her arms across her chest in a huff.
Getting of the bed Harry walked around the bed to where Neville and Dobby were sitting at the table eating some food that Winky had out ready for their return. Taking a seat next to Neville, the two girls walked around and took the remaining seats at the table as Winky walked over and conjured a new chair to sit with the group. It was Neville that broke the tension.
"They do have a point Mate….I mean that is why we are training right?"
"I know it is but……I'm sorry to say this….but you girls are just not ready for this type of involvement…..not yet…..but you will be….with some hard work!" Harry added and he was happy to see that they were not upset and seemed to agree with his assessment.
"Harry….can you tell me how you killed or captured eleven Death Eaters in a confined space single handedly? I mean I know you are way stronger then us but really….eleven Death Eaters…….including Lucius Malfoy?" Neville asked.
At hearing this news both girls let out a little shriek as their hands covered their mouths that were gaping open. They knew Harry was amazing, but this information they just couldn't wrap their heads around. Harry was right…..they were not ready for this type involvement…..not yet anyhow, but they would soon change that.
"I will tell you everything that happened and every spell I used and why I chose that spell, but first I want to hear how you and Dobby took out fourteen Death Eaters in the span of a few minutes?" Harry asked as both girls let a larger squeal again as they stared at Neville who was blushing slightly at all the attention.
"Fourteen Death Eaters? Neville and Dobby?" said Luna who was sitting in the far corner near the window ledge quietly listening in but not making herself a nuisance.
"Luna!….I'm sorry….I forgot I had you taken here….are you okay?" asked Harry as he rose and walked over to where she was sitting. Luna stood up and met Hary half way as she suddenly lunged forward and gave Harry a huge hug before saying.
"I am now…..that I know you are safe." said Luna as she released her hold on Harry and walked over to where everyone was sitting.
Neville stood up and welcomed Luna with a hug as well, Harry smiled as he realized it was much more intimate then his hug and he figured he was right about Luna liking Neville.
"How are you Neville? You look amazing….I see time spent with Harry seems to turn you into some type of God or something." said Luna at the entire group busted up in laughter.
After introducing Luna to everyone, Luna declared that she wanted to look like a Goddess as well and they agreed that she was included in clan Potter in which she beamed bright at hearing this news as the table continued their information sharing about the Gringotts attack as Dobby pulled out the notes he had taken and the small group started to plan accordingly.
After several hours of war discussion, Neville remembered something and decided this was as good a time as any to bring it up.
"um Harry…with the attack on the Alley and everything….don't forget about the news the twins gave us….about the Order meeting and everything…..that's tomorrow night….what are you going to do?"
"Your right Nev…..I did kind of forget about that…I don't think I need to intervene personally but the twins are staying at headquarters and I think they could stash some
Ear Droppers and we can record everything that is said." proclaimed Harry.
"We can do that. With Dumbles and the entire Order meeting, that will leave you open to head to Gringotts and discuss our plans we made earlier with Whiplock." said Krista as Jennifer nodded that she agreed.
Looking at the time, it was well past midnight and Harry and Neville were exhausted. Harry decided they needed rest and addressed the group.
"That sounds like a plan Krista, but know I think we all could use with a little rest. I want everyone to stay together tonight and get some extra rest. Lets head into Harrington One
After I key everyone in that hasn't been yet, and show everyone around. There are enough rooms for everyone to have their own bedroom and we will slow time down a little to give us extra rest time. Then in the morning we will begin our training and put our new friends on their beginning training regiment." Harry declared and they all agreed.
After keying everyone in, Dobby led them into the Housing quarters and they couldn't believe how amazing Harry's trunk was. Harry meanwhile made a call to the twins as well as Remus and informed them of their schedule for tomorrow. All three agreed that they would join them for breakfast and training and they would discuss things further in person. After hanging up, Harry walked down into his trunk and closed the lid and locked it, then shrank it. Making his way into the living quarters he went upstairs where he noticed everyone was already in a room with Neville taking the second largest bedroom on Harry's floor. Harry smiled as that was what he was going to suggest. Making his way into his master bedroom, Harry stripped down to his boxers and got into bed as he heard Alissa making her way onto the bed and settled down at the base of the bed.
"What a day….something tells me that tomorrow won't be any easier." Harry sighed as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.