"It will serve as payment for hiring you, and as a sign of my sincerity."
In a private room at Shelter No. 2, Harry handed the Gryffindor Sword to the goblins before him, whose expressions were complicated, giving them a reason to cooperate with him. "I think you can tell that this Gryffindor Sword is genuine."
"Yes, it is genuine."
Yet neither goblin looked pleased. They felt that Harry had never intended to keep his promise and hand over the Gryffindor Sword.
"I understand your concerns. We can make an Unbreakable Vow. You help us enter the Lestrange vault and retrieve Hufflepuff's Cup hidden inside, and I will give you the Gryffindor Sword as payment for helping me obtain the Cup."
"Hufflepuff's Cup? Are you sure the Lestrange vault contains such a thing?" The two goblins exchanged glances.
There was no helping it. Harry Potter was simply too sincere.
If he was willing to make an Unbreakable Vow, it meant he had never considered breaking the agreement.
Only...
"Yes, it does. If you really want to know why we are willing to trade this sword for the Cup, I can tell you—but I doubt you would want to know."
"Enough. If you don't agree, forget it. We've been sincere enough already, so don't keep pushing your luck," Ron cut in at just the right moment, interrupting the goblins' thoughts.
"We agree."
Things went even more smoothly than Harry had expected.
Of course, that was also because this was the goblins' only chance in nearly a thousand years to reclaim the Gryffindor Sword. They could not easily give up such an opportunity. As for why Harry wanted that Cup, it was none of the goblins' concern.
Especially since Harry Potter was willing to make an Unbreakable Vow with them, giving both