Over the next few days, the group spent time organizing the plan and going to different random locations to collect hairs. Of course with the Death Eaters on the look out for anyone that fit their description, the group was extra careful about using magic.
So in order to prevent that they mostly spent time in groups of two. Travelling incognito and through muggle means.
As they got organized they looked through the materials that they had.
“Ok. Let’s go over it one more time.” Harry said.
“Padfoot is walked into the alley with Tina aka Tonks.” Remus said. “I will be appearing with Fleur. You being Jimmy, and Hermione as Jean will Floo into the Leaky. All of us congregate into the Bank at peak hours of 10am.”
“Remus and I will go to the Curse Breaker and Creature Offices.” Fleur continued. I will then lead Remus to the offices of Ragnok. And if anyone says something, we tell him we have an appointment.”
“Padfoot and I will approach Ragnok as Members of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black Requesting a private audience in his office.” Tonks informed. “And per Ministerial Law, he has to agree.”
“Harry and I will pose as a new couple looking to have an inheritance test.” Hermione then continued, “Since Ragnok is the overseer and the supplies are in his office, we will be led by a Teller to his office, since at such time he will be occupied with Sirius.”
“Great. Should everything go wrong, we make like hell to the lower floors and pray we can navigate the maze of tunnels.” Sirius finished.
“Yes Padfoot because getting lost and potentially killed in a series of goblin enchanted tunnels is such a great idea.” Remus replied sarcastically.
“Hey Moony, its not my fault my batshit crazy cousin decided to hide the darkest thing you can think of in the vaults.” Sirius rebutted.
Harry could only sigh.
“Regardless, let's focus on getting the Horcrux out of the bank.”
“Right!” x 5
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The next morning was tense.
As everyone came down the stairs in staggered intervals, the silence was only interrupted by the occasional yawn, and refill of coffee and tea. Kreacher occasionally popped in and out of the kitchen dropping off the different food options.
After a little while and more much needed coffee, they were ready.
Hermione handed everyone their mugs of Polyjuice, which was really just for her and Harry, but so that everyone was included, they got mugs of Butterbeer. Or in Sirius’ case tried to add some Firewhiskey.
“Alright bottom’s up.” Harry said. Moments later after a bit of gagging, they changed into a pair of middle aged strangers.
“Alright.” Harry said. “It’s quarter till. Let’s get moving.”
The set groups then broke up.
Harry and Hermione went to the private Floo and headed for the Leaky Cauldron. Sirius now looking like Padfoot had a leash and collar around him being walked out the door by Tonks. Then Remus and Fleur apparated right there in the room.
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Moments later, a middle aged couple appeared in the Leaky Cauldron. The man nodded to a weary looking Tom behind the bar and ordered them both a butterbeer.
As they made small talk, a lady with luscious hair and a grim like dog walked into the Cauldron and after a small wave in the bars direction walked to the back and headed for the Alley.
After a few minutes, the couple turned to Tom.
“Excuse me, sir. We need access to the Alley, can you give us a hand?” The man asked.
“Certainly. . Bit strange though. Not too many ask for that service these days.” Tom said as they were lead to the back.
“My wife, Jean, and I are from out of country. Told we needed to stop by the Bank for a possible Inheritence Test. Not our fault.” the man said kinda irritatedly
“Now Jimmy, he was only being curious.” Jean calmingly said.
“Yes sir, no disrespect. Just with everything going on. We don’t get many from the continent.” Tom stated as he opened the alley. “Well best of luck.”
That said Tom went back into the bar and Jimmy and Jean headed for the bank. As they approached they were scanned by the guards and probed for dark artifacts. Then when they entered the bank, they heard a disturbance.
“What do you mean Ragnok is indisposed!?” the lady with the dog exclaimed.
“It is like I said Ma’am. Ragnok is unavailable for he foreseeable future. I will be taking his place.” The goblin at the podium replied. Grin wide and teeth exposed.
“What do you mean, Cruelfinger?” The Lady replied.
“It means what it means. Indisposed indefinitely.” the Goblin, Cruelfinger, cackled. “Now follow me I will show you to my office.
‘Oh no’ Both Jimmy and Jean thought. At the same time, the guards probe went off unknowingly to them and with a subtle goblin nod. Knocked them both out.