Harry Potter The Serpent

"Yes," Bathsheda nodded as they stopped outside a white building, which happened to be Gringotts bank. "now they're very smart but not the nicest of creatures. Now a lot of new magical children will try being really nice and hoping it will make them more likeable, don't try doing that. When you speak to them, be honest and keep your words short. Don't be disrespectful but don't be overly polite. Do you understand what I am saying?"

"I think so." Harry nodded.

"Good, now follow me." She said as they walked towards the bank, when they got near the entrance Harry saw some rather interesting words inscribed into the door.

'Enter, stranger, but take heed

Of what awaits the sin of greed

For those who take, but do not earn

Must pay most dearly in their turn

So if you seek beneath our floors

A treasure that was never yours

Thief, you have been warned, beware

Of finding more than treasure there.'

Harry couldn't help but think that there were probably simpler ways of saying 'don't rob us' but it did at least get the point across. Harry and Bathsheda entered the bank and walked towards the head teller.

The goblins were very interesting looking creatures, they looked like small humans for the most part, none of them went higher than Harry's chest. They had long fingers with long nails along with pointy long nose and a pair of pointy ears, their teeth were sharp and like tips of daggers.

"I got a letter here from Professor Dumbledore about the you-know-what in Vault you-know-witch." The man in front of them said to the goblin teller.

"Hagrid?" Bathsheda asked.

"Eh?" The man turned around, Harry was doing his best not to gape. The man in front of him was probably the biggest and widest man Harry had ever seen, he had a big black beard as well along with long shoulder length black hair. If it wasn't for his kind smile then Harry would have been much more worried. "Ah hello Professor." He grinned.

"Hagrid, what are you doing here?" Bathsheda asked.

"Doing some work for Professor Dumbledore," Hagrid said proudly. "and what about you? If you don't mind my asking."

"Just introducing a new student to Hogwarts."

"Hmm," Hagrid looked down at Harry before a bright smile appeared on his face. "Harry? Is that you? My goodness, I haven't seen you since you were a baby. You were the cutest little thing."

"You knew me as a baby?" Harry blinked.

"Yeah, I had met you a few times." Hagrid smiled.

"Giant," One goblin walked up to Hagrid. "follow me." He said before turning around and walking away without waiting to see if he was following.

"I'll see you all later then, feel free to pop in for a visit when you get to Hogwarts." Hagrid said, he nodded to them before walking off behind the Goblin.

"How may Gringotts help you?" The goblin teller said to Bathsheda and Harry as the two stopped in front of him.

"Mr Harry Potter wishes to make a withdrawal." Bathsheda said in a respectful voice.

"And does Mr Potter have his key?" The goblin asked.

"It's here." Bathsheda said as she handed the key to the goblin who inspected it.

"Everything seems to be fine." He said in an almost bored voice, "a teller will be up to take you to the vault." He said as he handed the key back to the Bathsheda.

"Thank you," Bathsheda nodded.

"May your enemies die by your blade." The goblin nodded to both of them, Bathsheda was about to respond when Harry spoke.

"May all of your enemies have their nipples ripped off and shoved down each other's throat." Harry said. The goblin blinked at him before nodding appreciatively.

"Indeed." The goblin smirked.

"Right...well now that that is done." Bathsheda said.

"Ahem." Harry coughed, stopping her from putting the key away, he held out his hand.

"Huh?" Bathsheda blinked before realizing he wanted his key. "Oh," Well she supposed it was fair, it was his key after all. "oh yeah, sorry. But do me a favour, do not lose this. Never give it to anyone else, never lose it either. Because worst case somebody will steal it, best case is you have to pay seven galleons for a new one."

"Ten galleons now." The goblin teller absently corrected as he went back to doing paperwork.

"Ten galleons now," Bathsheda amended. "do you got it?"

"I have got everything but the key." Harry nodded, Bathsheda smiled at his answer before handing him the key.

A while later Harry and Bathsheda had finished getting Harry's money and explaining to Harry how the money system in the wizarding world worked. They exited Gringotts and were walking around Diagon Alley, getting supplies and robes for Harry.

"Alright, you just need to get your wand now." Bathsheda said as she gestured to a wand store called 'Olivander's'. "I'll go get your potions supplies for you, I'll make sure to get you the best equipment available." She said, she would do it if only to give Snape one less reason to complain.

"Alright." Harry nodded before he walked into the shop, it was plain looking but it did have character.

"I sense someone." Jet hissed quietly.

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