HP - Shadow Monarch!

Chapter 75 - The Dungeon Key of the Death God.

[Chapter Size: 2000 Words.]
Third Person POV

Hogwarts.

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The auction was finally about to begin. "Welcome everyone to our auction!" exclaimed the man on the stage excitedly, placing the wand to his neck to amplify his voice. "As you know, we have our secret identities preserved in this place, so you may call me the auctioneer!" He enthusiastically informed the audience.

Snape continued to look calmly at this, while the woman's gaze moved from Snape, still with a smile, to the stage, hoping to see something interesting and place a bid. "I'm eager to see what you're seeking at this auction," she also spoke.

Snape remained silent, waiting for the event to begin.

"We have many important guests here, so let's begin. We have none other than a vial of Veritaserum!" the auctioneer announced as the curtains were drawn back, revealing a small platform moving towards him with the truth potion on it. Quickly, many of those present exclaimed with interest in the potion.

"You don't seem very interested in this," the woman observed Snape, who merely shrugged. "Let's start our first item at 5,000 Galleons of gold!" the auctioneer shouted, and the bids began and quickly escalated as people seemed determined to secure this potion, until the highest bid reached 15,000 Galleons of gold.

Snape was not surprised by this result; after all, this potion is extremely prohibited and very complex to make, it could even send you to Azkaban if an Auror caught you with it.

The item vanished the next moment as the auctioneer continued. "On to the next item!" the man shouted again, as the pillar disappeared and another appeared in its place, bearing a painting. "This item was found in ancient ruins in Spain. It is said to have belonged to Merlin himself. Those skilled enough to decipher it, might even manage to speak with Merlin in person from the time this painting was created!" he announced, as the painting of an ancient chair was visible, but with no one sitting in it, people seemed less enthusiastic about this item compared to the first.

The auction went on and the bids started, only a few enthusiasts for ancient relics and collectors began bidding, until it was sold for 8,000 Galleons of gold.

"For the next item, I'm sure the reception will be different, especially for potion lovers!" The Auctioneer shouted, as the next item was revealed, catching Snape's attention as well. "Now we have a dragon's heart straight from Scotland," the man announced, and many potion masters there in disguise immediately showed interest.

"Let's start the bidding at 5,000 Galleons of gold," he said. The price was high, but fair due to the rarity of this item.

"6,000 Galleons of gold," someone from the podium exclaimed.

"8,000!" another spoke from the other side of the podium.

"8,500!" someone from below where Snape was with the woman.

Seeing this, Snape took the opportunity to make his first bid, raising his hand at that moment. "10,000 Galleons of gold!" He announced, drawing the attention of many, as 10,000 Galleons of gold were not for just anyone. But that stranger, being with the young lady, announced this easily.

"So you have money," the woman looked at him with interest and Snape ignored her.

"11,000 Galleons of gold," another person from the podium spoke, looking at Snape angrily.

"12,000 Galleons of gold!" Snape declared again, as everyone hesitated to continue.

"Going once, going twice, sold!" the auctioneer exclaimed, banging the gavel. "Sold to the gentleman beside the young lady," he declared, clapping and quickly moving on to the next item.