Chapter 21
Break-In at Gringotts?
Earlier today Wizengamot's received a distress call from Gringotts's Bank. The call was to inform of a supposed robbery in one of the high-security vaults. However once the Wizengamot's had arrived the goblins of the bank denied such a call and insists that nothing was taken. After thorough investigation it was learned that vault itself had in fact been emptied prior to the whole incident. Investigation is still pending, until such time the bank issued code blue which means no clients are allowed access into the bank until such time investigation is complete. For right now many questions lie without answers…
Great Hall
"Business might look bad" Ron said.
"I'm not overly fond of the business, Ron" Harry said.
"I'm more interested in what the vault contained," Hermione said.
"I have a hunch," Harry said, as he placed the newspaper on the great table. "Let's just hope I'm wrong."
"You don't think-"
"Yes Ron, I do" Harry said.
"It would make sense but then there is a catch. 'The vault itself had in fact been emptied prior,'" Hermione said while pointing at the line on the newspaper. "If it is what we think it is, then it's either moved to a new and more secure location or someone took it," she said.
"It wouldn't make logical sense to move it Gringotts is the safest place to keep anything. And it was most likely kept in high security vaults, which is very hard to get in to" Ron said.
"Yes, maybe for a student but for someone with enough practice and knowledge of magic. That's a different story," Harry said with an off look.
"What're you getting at?" Hermione asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all" he said.
Just then Dumbledore stepped onto the front podium and tapped his wand multiple times.
"Attention please!" He called out "I was asked by our caretaker Mister Filch to remind all students that the third floor corridor is out of bounds now for students. Those of you taking Divination and Care of Magical Creatures will find your new classrooms posted in you dormitories. Thank You", he said before hastily walking off.
"That's interesting" Ron said.
"Yes it is" Harry said. He turned to face Hermione, who was slightly confused. Harry smiled slightly which caused Hermione's expression to change.
Hermione shook her head, "No"
Harry nodded, "Yes"
"No Harry, you heard him. OUT. OF. BOUNDS!" she said
"Which is all the more reason to check it out", he said
"What are you guys going on about?" Ron asked.
"I want to check out this third floor corridor," Harry said.
"Oh for goodness sakes Harry, you don't even know if it's there or not", Hermione said.
"We will, once we check it out that is," Harry said.
"Harry, there are is going to be supervision, enchantments, protection that we may never be able to get past", Hermione said
"I know, which is why I'm not going to check it out today", Harry said.
Ron and Hermione looked at him with curiosity.
"Before we do anything rash, I have to do just one important thing", he said.
AN: Hey guys, sorry for the extremely long wait. I was busier with University and a lot of family stuff. I know this chapter is short but the next ones will be longer. Will post next chapter soon.