Chapter Seventy-Eight: Resolving Embarrassment

Every time they came to Gringotts, elves came and bowed to them, even though it wasn't their first time. No matter what their status is, as long as they are guests, the goblins bow to them regardless of whether they are good or bad.

Although I don't know what the goblins think of wizards in their hearts behind the scenes, I have to say that they are very good at doing this face, much like those Japanese in the 21st century.

Hogwarts is home to the largest number of house-elves in existence, while Gringotts is home to the largest elven colony. There are hundreds of goblins who are busy in the hall every day. Some weigh coins on copper scales, others examine gems with eyepieces, and register them hastily on large ledgers. There are also elves who are in charge of giving directions, as there are countless doors in the hall that lead to different places, and these passages seem to be constantly changing, just like Hogwarts.

It's just that Hogwarts operates automatically, so there is a certain pattern in the changes of their stairs, and as long as you are familiar with it, you can figure out the route inside. But this is not the case with the elves, who are artificially controlled to disrupt the order of these changes, so that no one except their staff can figure out the laws of these passages.

But these little tricks are not a problem against wizards with low mana, but they don't have much effect on wizards who are powerful enough to a certain extent.

A Imperius spell would have been solved, and I think Voldemort-possessed Quirrell probably used this method as well, because those high-level vaults, the elves are very tightly set, and they can only be opened when their hands touch them.

Voldemort in his heyday naturally wouldn't be bothered by the magic of the goblins, but in the state of possession of Quirrell, he probably didn't have the power to directly open the door to the Gringotts vault. Elves who don't have the power to wield a wand are very vulnerable to the wizard's Imperius curse, and once you have mastered the Imperius Charm and know the trick, the doors of Gringotts will open for you.

Although the Manifest Falls can break the Imperius Curse, it can be cast again after the spell is lifted. If you want to blame the arrogance of the goblins, there is only one goblin driving each time, and there are no other patrol guards except for the dragon below. You dare to be so bullish even if you don't even use monitoring, and I'm convinced of you!

Harry took out the key and handed it to the elf, Mrs. Weasley said the name of the Weasley vault, and the elf at the counter carefully examined Harry's key and asked the other elf to take them to the vault to withdraw the money.

Although the Weasleys are also one of the most famous pure-blood families, they can't afford to pay the rent of the tightest fairy vaults because they have so little wealth, so they use the most ordinary vaults, which are worse than Harry's.

The chaprechaun chariot whizzes through the small railroad tracks, through the bank's underground tunnels to the various vaults. After riding in the elf's car once and getting used to this speed, Harry felt that the ride was very enjoyable, but Maple and Hermione, who had ridden in this kind of car for the first time, were a little uncomfortable.

And in order to keep it a secret more effectively, the elves designed the bank's corridor to be like a maze of twists and turns, and because of this, Maple and Hermione experienced a journey that was several times more exciting than the first roller coaster ride.

"Armor protection!"

The Iron Charm can resist the spell, and it can naturally block the wind brought by the high-speed journey, and Maple quietly added protection to herself and Hermione, who was also unwell, with the silent charm, even Mr. Weasley didn't notice this, but the fairy Pull Ring noticed this, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

When the Weasley's vault opened, Harry's face was even more horrible than in Tumbledown Alley, and Hermione was about the same. Fred and George weren't uncomfortable, because they now had enough money to fill their family's coffers in an instant. But the looks on Ron and Ginny's faces were not very good-looking, and Ron was nervous, not daring to look at Harry, Hermione and Maple in their eyes, whether it was surprise or sympathy, he was unwilling to meet them.

Ginny was also pale, not daring to touch Harry's eyes.

It is precisely because of such inferiority complex and sadness that she is so easily confused by Tom Riddle in the diary-

"For months, little Ginny had been writing her heartfelt words on it, telling me about her distressing troubles and sorrows."

"How she was teased by her brothers, how she had to wear old robes and old books to school, and, she thought,"

"The famous, kind, great Harry Potter will never like her!"

The Weasleys' vault consisted only of a humble pile of silver sico, a gold Galleon, and Mrs. Weasley touched the corners and corners before putting all the coins in her bag.

When they arrived at Harry's own vault and saw the pile of gold gallons and silver sico, Harry and Ron's expressions became even more exciting.

Hermione was just surprised and surprised, Ron had envy and jealousy on his face, and both, you are the hero who defeated the Dark Lord, and your family is still so rich and famous, but what Ron has been lacking is what Harry already has and doesn't care, what could be more uncomfortable!

It's just that this person is still his best friend!

Ginny only looked at the smoke in the vault before it cleared, and kept her head down and couldn't lift it again.

"Wow, Harry, I've been with you for so long, I didn't expect you to be so poor!" Seeing that everyone was silent for a while, Maple hurriedly broke the awkward atmosphere and said.

"Are you blind?"

"Don't you think Harry is poor, and all that is left is money!"

"Haha, yes, you're right, Harry is so poor!" The Weasley brothers laughed.

"Harry, let's have a discussion. Can you lend me some money, you don't want me to go to school with second-hand goods! Maple walked over and said.

"Maple!" The Weasleys didn't know how to speak, and Harry was embarrassed, but Hermione cried out angrily.

"Don't worry, I'll give Harry an IOU!" Maple didn't care about Hermione's face, and said with a big grin, "Harry, the money borrowed from you may not start to pay you back until you graduate in six years, don't you mind it!" ”

"Of course not!" Harry nodded.

"Alright, twenty Galleons, you can't get too much interest, Harry!" Maple said half-jokingly.

"You don't have to pay interest!" Harry said.

"Harry, you're so kind!" "Congratulations, starting today, you're the biggest creditor of my good friends!" ”

"Or your creditor's best friend!" Fred found it amusing and quickly moved on to the next sentence.

"Maple, even if you want to borrow money, twenty Galleons at a time is too much!" Hermione said with some dissatisfaction.

"You'll know on the nineteenth!" Maple laughed.

After Maple finished speaking, Hermione was stunned for a moment, and then there was a sudden burst of joy on her face, and she didn't say anything more.

"Harry, can you please make an IOU for us too?"

"Ten Galleons in arrears from each of our older brothers, and our little sister will be used as a school sponsor!"

Mrs. Weasley was about to ask the Weasley brothers, but when she heard the following words, she stopped talking. Fortunately, Maple had just borrowed the money first, so this did not make the Weasleys particularly embarrassed.

It was precisely because of Maple's meaning that the Weasley brothers came out at this time and made the matter of borrowing Harry's money to his sister public, and at the same time quietly gave Maple a grateful look.

In the end, he borrowed Harry forty Galleons, twenty-five Galleons for Ginny, and five Galleons for Ron. Originally, the Weasleys had planned to give Ron ten Galleons to get him a new wand, but after Ron took out the Christmas present that Maple had given him, they realized that they didn't need it.

Mrs. Weasley said that it was too expensive, but there was no way to give out and return Christmas gifts, so Mrs. Weasley, after a moment of gratitude, had to accept it. So ten Galleons were given to Ron, and half of them were given to the Weasley brothers. As for Percy, because of his excellent academic performance, he also got five Galleons in his hand, but he also had an IOU of ten Galleons in his name.

Percy was actually reluctant to do this, but Fred and George both started, what could he do with his brother? Refusal?

The Weasley brothers, who now have hundreds of Galleons in their fortunes, don't look down on this fraction at all, but they still have a look of excitement on their faces. Feeling uncomfortable, Percy has more estrangement from this family.

Seeing the originally dull and awkward atmosphere turn into a happy appearance, Hermione didn't know that the Weasley brothers had actually discussed borrowing money from Harry before, and thought that it was all the result of Maple's creation, and her face couldn't help but show admiration.

She is also looking forward to seeing what surprises Maple can give them on September 19th.

Out of Gringotts, they parted on the marble steps outside the bank. When they came out of Gringotts, everyone was happy, and Mrs. Weasley smiled more kindly at the kind Harry's face, except for Percy, who was uncomfortable, muttering that she wanted to buy a new quill and left alone.

Fred and George saw their best friend at Hogwarts, the funny Quidditch narrator Jordan, and left together, laughing and laughing.

But Maple knew that even if Jordan didn't show up, they would find a reason to leave, because they wanted to buy a new broomstick, but of course, they wouldn't get it now, but would have the clerk mail it to Hogwarts when they started school.

When the time comes, they will take out the skateboard and many other things they are going to invent, and even if they can't sell them, they can use them as money laundering, legitimizing the unspeakable money they have earned from the eight-eyed spider.

The Weasleys took Ginny to buy clothes, while Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Maple walked together, and instead of walking directly down the street, they first went to Ollivanders' wand shop with Ron, and asked him to take a note that Maple had already paid for and go there to buy a new wand.