Harry stopped when they reached the shack. "Stay outside," he said, turning to Sirius and making sure he saw how serious he was.
Sirius nodded. "I will, but if you need me, call me," he said.
Harry nodded his understanding and entered the shack. He could practically taste the malicious magic in the air. The whole place vibrated with it. Remembering what he had been shown by Dumbledore, Harry approached the kitchen where he knew the ring was underneath the floorboards. Walking slowly with all of his senses open, Harry could feel the magic reaching out to him; however, when it reached him, it seemed to stop. Scanning him, it seemed to recognise Tom's soul in him and the locket. Tensing as the magic continued to push against him, Harry was about to push back when the magic suddenly retreated.
Letting out a breath, Harry crouched down and loosened the floorboards. Seeing the ring, Harry didn't have the compulsion to put it on. Instead, he levitated it and placed it into a small velvet bag he had brought for this purpose. Tucking the ring away ,Harry let out a breath. He had done it.
"Congratulations Master, you've regained one of my Hallows," said a deep voice, causing Harry to spin.
Standing, well, more like floating, behind him was Death.
Harry took a second to get his heart rate back under control and sent Death a glare. "Are you trying to kill me?" he asked the entity.
Death chuckled, the sounds coming out scratchy. "You are unable to die, Master, so no. I do not have any plans to kill you." "Well, that's something I suppose," Harry grumbled sarcastically.
"You have done well," Death said, "now all you need is the wand."
"Like that will be easy. Did you forget who's got the wand? I doubt Dumbles is going to happily hand it over to me."
"The wand will know its true Master. You will be surprised at how well it knows. I shall be going now," Death said before He slowly disappeared without even waiting for Harry to speak.
"Well that wasn't cryptic at all," Harry muttered under his breath as he made his way back to Sirius. ~
Sirius had been pacing outside and it was only through his sheer force of will that he hadn't gone after Harry. 100 different scenarios passed through his head as he paced: what if something had gone wrong? Shouldn't Harry be finished by now?
Seeing Sirius pacing, Harry felt bad; he knew both he and Remus worried, but honestly there was no need.
"Sirius, stop, you're going to wear a hole through to China," Harry joked, gaining Sirius's attention. Hearing Harry's voice, Sirius spun and looked him up and down, searching for any damage or injury. Seeing this, Harry huffed, "I'm fine Siri, and I've got the ring."
Sirius let out a breath. Although he still had his reservations about the resurrection, he would always stand by Harry.
"That's good," he said. "Do you want to go to Gringotts now?"
Harry considered "Please."
it
and
nodded.
Sirius had been shocked when Harry had told him the location of the goblet horcrux, but then again Bella always was very devoted to the Dark Lord. Apparating to the alley, Harry and Sirius made their way to the bank. Harry had missed seeing his friend and had only spoken to him through owl in the last week.
Entering the bank, Sirius followed Harry as he made his way through the back passages, no longer shocked by the respect shown to his godson. Seeing Harry stop and wait to enter the office he recognised as Ragnok's, Sirius hoped the goblin would be able to help.
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9th August 1992, Gringotts Bank, London Branch
Entering Ragnok's office once he was called, Harry was happy to see his old friend.
"Ragnok," he greeted, taking a seat.
"Harrison. Lord Black," the goblin chief said in return.
"I trust business is well," Harry said.
Ragnok smiled toothily. "Our continues to increase," he said.
"Excellent," Harry said.
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Ragnok looked at him then and decided to forgo anymore pleasantries. "Although I do enjoy your presence Harrison, I would rather you tell me what it is that has brought you here. Our business with Dodge is firmly settled for now, I believe."
Harry smirked. "You never have been one for small talk," he said. "Very well. As you know, my soulmate was foolish enough to create multiple horcruxes. In his bid to protect them he gave one to his follower, Bellatrix LeStrange nee Black. Bellatrix, not knowing what it was but knowing it was important, placed the horcrux, which is within Helga Hufflepuff's cup, inside her Gringotts Vault."
Ragnok nodded then realised why the young wizard was here. "You wish to enter her Vault," he stated. "As Lord Black, I believe Sirius is able to enter the Vault of a family member," Harry said, "especially one who is so indisposed."
Ragnok sighed. If it got out that he had allowed such an action then the reputation of Gringotts could be ruined. However, he trusted Harrison to keep the act secret.
"I see. Was the cup given to her when she was still a Black?" he asked, finding a stretch in loopholes.
Harry wasn't actually sure, but seeing as he knew his chances would be better, he lied, "Yes."
Ragnok knew Harry wasn't being truthful, but allowed it. "Very well - I shall accompany you. You will remove nothing but the cup, Lord Black," he said.
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