Harry Potter: Reunion with the Enemy

Gringotts has a very strict process for recovering treasures.

From the identification of whether it is a fairy product, the weighing of the material and composition of the item, the measurement of damage and the assessment of magical penetration, these strict and detailed evaluation standards all have an impact on the final reward given by the fairy.

After retrieving the silver sword after identification from the Ministry of Magic, Draco directly wrapped the opal pendant around the sword to resist its own influence.

At the goblin counter where scales were placed, Harry accidentally saw that there were other items in Draco's backpack besides the silver sword to be returned.

"Hmm... Is this the doll in your basement? What are those things in the back? Paintbrushes?"

"I picked some out. It's a shame that they've been kept in the basement." Draco quickly filled out the form handed to him by the goblin.

"You mean, you want to use these things?"

"Yeah - these cute little gadgets might be useful." Draco looked back at Harry meaningfully, then turned his gaze back to filling out the form. "You can even show it to George, so he can get some more inspiration for developing new products."

"What use will a pinching empathy doll be in a mission?" Harry raised his voice unconsciously, causing the goblin at the counter to look up at the two of them expressionlessly.

"When I was a kid, I tried using my hair on this doll," Draco raised his lips as if thinking of some childhood anecdote, "The candle wax accidentally dripped onto the doll and I burned myself badly."

"It sounds like a torture device." Harry looked at the doll with a very vigilant look. "If the dark arts are abused in the course of performing tasks for the Ministry of Magic--"

"If it's just a pinch of fingers, it's not Dark Magic." Draco drawled, "Perhaps I can use this to get you out of bed?"

Harry covered his head and stepped back. "Don't even think about touching my hair."

"Hmph." Draco chuckled. "If you recall who made your bed recently, you might be able to dispel this idea." The goblin took the opal pendant off the sword, returned it to the two of them, and then began to weigh it.

Draco took the opal pendant and naturally tied it around Harry's neck.

"I suddenly suspect that you have been planning to go home for a long time." Harry felt his cheeks turn red.

"Hmm." Draco neither admitted nor denied. "As someone who has been exposed to these items since childhood, I can guarantee that this pendant is the best choice for defensive items. After all, no one will tell you in advance when real danger comes so that you can cast a bunch of protective spells on yourself. Just carry it with you - it's a pity that I think green will better match the color of your eyes."

"The final evaluation results will be delivered to you along with the reward in half an hour. Please go to your seats and wait." The fairy politely reminded the two in an emotionless tone that it was time to leave.

Walking out of the goblin's office, the two ran into Lancelot head-on.

"Hey, I see you guys have been talking in there for a long time." Lancelot smiled brilliantly and quickly glanced at the new opal pendant on Harry's neck. "Opal is a material with strong spell adhesion, a good choice for treasure hunters to protect themselves."

"Of course." Draco nodded. "I picked it."

"I couldn't see clearly what you put on him from outside. I thought it was a token of love." Lancelot sighed in mock disappointment. "It turned out to be a defensive item."

Harry stammered, "No—not at all," and his face turned red.

"Oh? Why do you have such an idea?" Draco stared at Lancelot's heterochromatic eyes, as if encouraging him to continue.

"It's nothing, just a feeling." Lancelot glanced meaningfully between the two of them.

In fact, Lancelot had carefully read all the social media content of Harry and Draco before. The content Harry sent recently were all some food pictures. According to Lancelot's inference, they seemed to be homemade home-cooked meals. They had not been repeated in several months and were in line with the nutritional configuration ideas.

Draco only occasionally sent some records of his life, such as the hippogriff, the squash court, a few glasses of very novel wine in the bar, curtains of unknown meaning, etc.

Some of the photos show that the two people have been living together recently. Lancelot has also participated in a cooperative project with Gringotts. In fact, colleagues generally only need to cooperate when implementing the project content.

We are together every day...

When Lancelot met the two for the first time, the vague hostility Draco displayed made Lancelot more inclined to believe that his guess was correct, although the previous special report on Harry Potter in the Daily Prophet had not covered this aspect.

Logically speaking, these two people should have no shortage of suitors. Lancelot tried hard to suppress his curiosity.

No one spoke for a while. In the corridor, several curse breakers who had already received their rewards were humming songs. They were holding heavy bonus packages of Galleons in their hands and were leaving one after another with satisfaction.

"Since the two gentlemen have no new news to announce in terms of love, why don't we talk about the Lakeside Club?" Lancelot changed the subject.

"Do you want some conditions?" Draco realized that Lancelot didn't seem to be willing to cooperate with them easily.

"Two thousand Galleons." The answer was very straightforward.

Draco sat up straight after hearing the high number that Lancelot suddenly said: "What can you give in exchange? If it's just a message sent to another member of our club, isn't this price a bit high?"

"Of course, it's not just about providing information. If the price is right, I can cooperate with you throughout the mission until you are fully integrated into the Lakeside Club." Lancelot lowered his voice, "Because the professor and I work very closely together, there are some things I don't think you should know - these are my resources."

After Draco mentioned the exchange of interests between his family and the Muggle royal family last time, Harry also had some psychological expectations for such a situation. "Maybe..."

Draco interrupted Harry's promise, "The price is still a bit high. You know the mission funds given by the Ministry of Magic and Gringotts are very scarce."

"Estimate the compensation you can get for this part. Add the funding and Gringotts' basic salary, and you should be able to get to this number." Lancelot pulled Draco aside and counted on his fingers. "If you don't want to, you can find other ways."

Draco gritted his teeth and said, "You mean you want to take the payment for the entire project during this period?"

"I came here for the money." Lancelot admitted generously, "But I don't understand why the young master of the Malfoy family came to Gringotts."

"I want to remind you that there is more than one way to join the Lake Club."

"But at present, I am the fastest." Lancelot answered without hesitation, then pointed at Harry with his back turned and said, "Will Harry be anxious if the project does not progress? Can you approach other political elites whenever you want?"

Draco hesitated. They had already spent quite a bit of time with Matthew.

Lancelot took advantage of the victory and said to Draco in a voice close to a whisper: "I will make my money, and you chase your savior. I can make an unbreakable oath with you. You should know that the trouble you may get into by dealing with goblins this time is much bigger than you think. You will need my help."

"Are you so sure?" Draco narrowed his eyes.

"Arithmetic Divination is a compulsory course for every Curse Breaker. Two thousand Galleons, not a cent less. I am a good assist, whether it is a mission or an emotion - experience is very important."

Draco lowered his head and was silent for a few seconds. Lancelot had indeed discovered that this project was just an excuse for him to reconnect with Harry, but in fact the conflict between goblins and wizards was gradually intensifying and surfacing. The restructuring of Gringotts only accelerated the pace of the whole incident, and the last contact with Hagrid when he returned to Hogwarts also revealed that undercurrents were surging beneath the calm surface.

"make a deal."