Barchoke's name is lifted from multiple stories by robst. His tales do not suck.

It turned out the goblins were only waiting for an excuse to get involved. Riddle's stated policy on half-breeds and non-humans did not win him many friends outside the militantly pure-blooded.

The Potter account manager, Barchoke, was therefore oscillating between happiness and anger at Bellatrix LeStrange's breech of the treaty. Barchoke and his client worked out a deal: 500 Galleons for every tip about a horcrux location that bore fruit, excluding the one in Hogwarts, which they were prohibited from entering by a completely different treaty, and the diary, which was in the private residence of a wizard too influential for anyone's good.

With the anticipated profits, Harry would easily be able to affort the 700 galleons to transfer the soul fragment from his forehead to a pig. Though that could wait, as he was still milking that particular horcrux for information.

Barchoke and Harry met up again ten days later to discuss progress.

"Most of the ones we could reach were where you said, but someone beat us to the locket." Barchoke produced a small slip of parchment from his desk drawer. "This was inside the locket."

To the Dark Lord, I know I will be dead long before you read this, but I wanted you to know it was I who discovered your secret. I've stolen the real horcrux and intend to destroy it as soon as possible. I face my death in the hope that when you meet your match you will be mortal once more. R.A.B.

"Sounds as if Riddle was expected to know this fellow," Harry contributed. "Out of those who followed him, the name Regulus Arcturus Black springs to mind."

"We're on the same page, Mr. Potter. Unfortunately, while we have a good idea where he's hidden it, the location's been locked down ever since the death of Regulus's mother three years ago."

"Grimmauld Place? Sirius is on our side, he could help."

"IF he wasn't imprisoned for murdering Mr. Pettigrew and betraying your family."

"Betraying my family? What tripe is that?"

"Dumbledore said so at the closed door hearing for Mr. Black's case."

"Closed door trial, you mean..."

"'Trial' implies the defendant had a chance to present a defense. We would have said Pettigrew's will never unsealed, but the DMLE was too wrapped up in self-righteous fervor to accept information on the case that didn't confirm what they already believed."

"So the ministry gave Lucius Malfoy the chance to bribe his way out of trouble, but wouldn't even let their savior's rightful guardian speak in his own defense? Whose side are they on?"

"Considering how stuffed that institution is with Dark sympathizers, we honestly cannot tell."

"Is Crouch still head of Law Enforcement?"

"He was shunted to International Magical Co-operation upon the revelation of his son's loyalties. His successor is Amelia Bones, who would be considerably more effective without Minister Bagnold's constant meddling."

"So we're stuck? Can't get to the Black properties without a Black, and Sirius is out of reach."

"Sadly yes. Without Pettigrew in hand, the ministry and our faction are at an impasse."

At least they had eliminated the cup and the ring.