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XVIII

Your POV:

It's been almost a month since I was tortured by Bellatrix, I was staring on what she carved on my skin when suddenly I heard some people comes in the house, I didn't bother looking at them until, "Love?" I heard a familiar voice, I look to where the voice came from and saw Newt and the others.

They were looking at me, expecting me to welcome them but instead, I look to my wound, "What- what's wrong?" Thomas ask, I didn't respond then I felt presence beside me, I'm sure they're staring on my wound too then hugged me, it was Newt and to the corner of my eye, I saw the others are coming near us, they notice my wound.

"Who did this, love? Who did this?" Newt ask but I still didn't answer as tears slipped out from my eyes, "'Blood-traitor'?" Teresa reads, "You're not a blood-traitor, (Y/n)" I heard Ron said, we look over and see Hermione, Harry and Ron, I laugh at his comment slightly, "Although you called me one when we're in 4th year. But that's different, though" I replied and he chuckles.

"Can you tell me about the letter you wrote?" Hermione sat beside the table across me, I turn to her sending Newt to let go, "I've been hinting you" I answered in 'a matter of fact' tone, "I knew you're hinting but I don't have any slightest idea of what you're hinting me" Hermione replied, "Don't you see? If I'm all alone, Death eaters will track me down because I can be easily caught. If they caught me then they're gonna be busy interrogating me while using the torturing curse to me, if they're busy then you can find all the Horcruxes and destroy them" I explained.

"You mean to say that you were baiting out yourself to the Death Eaters so we can continue finding all Horcruxes to destroy?" Ron ask as him and Harry walk beside Hermione, "Yes" I answered, "So this is your plan all along, that's why you're not with us since the wedding of Bill and Fleur" Harry said, "50-50" I answered, they stared at me, "I just planned this out when I found out that I was being tracked down by Death Eaters" I explained.

"Well, what about the sword? You knew-" I cutted off Harry, "Yes, I knew what Bellatrix will do to Hermione if she found out the sword was in her bag. That's why I took it from her" I said, "So you can take all the blame that you're not involve" Hermione replied, "(Y/n), why would you do that?" she added, "You're my friends. I will do everything even if that cause my life" I chuckled.

"And about these, guys" I was referring to Thomas and the others, "They're my friends. I've met them since the day I 'disappeared'" I said and introduce them to Ron, Hermione, and Harry, "And this is Newt" I tilt my head to the side where Newt was, "He's my boyfriend" I said, "Yeah, break her heart and I won't hesitate to hex you" Hermione warns, "'Mione" I groan, "What? I can't be overprotective now?" she ask, I ignored her, "What about the 'Protective Enchantments'? You always cast that when we're about to rest" Thomas ask.

"Can't risk anymore lives now, can I?" I smiled slightly, "But why?" Hermione ask, "I'm your friend, I will do anything just to protect and keep you safe. Even if it cost my life" I answered, "As I always say-" I was cutted off by Harry, Hermione, and Ron, "'Another year, another adventure, another pain. Everything is going to change'" they said in unison, we all chuckled, "Anyway, where's the goblin?" I ask.

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Me, Harry, Hermione, and Ron with Bill approach a room where the goblin was staying and we come in, Bill walk out of the room, "How are you?" I ask, "You buried the elf?" the goblin ask, clearly he's asking Harry, I signal Harry to answer, "Yes" Harry answered, "And brought me here" the goblin said, "You are... Pretty unusual, is it?" Harry replied.

"How did you come by the sword?" the goblin ask, "It's complicated" Harry answered, "Why did Bellatrix Lestrange think that it should be in her vault at Gringotts?" the goblin ask again, "It's complicated. The sword presented itself to us, in moment of need. We didn't steal it" Harry explained, "There is a sword in Madam Lestrange's vault identical to this one. But it is a fake. It was placed there this past summer. And she never suspected it was a fake. The replica is very convincing. Only a goblin would recognize that this is the true Sword of Gryffindor" the goblin said.

"Who is the acquaintance?" I ask, "A Hogwarts Professor. As I understand that he's now Headmaster. Snape. He put a fake sword in Bellatrix's vault" the goblin answered, "Why?" Harry ask, "There are more than a fewcurious things in the vaults at Gringotts. And in Madam Lestrange's vault as well?" the goblin ask, "Perhaps. I need to get into Gringotts. Into one of the vaults" Harry replied, "It is impossible" the goblin answered, "Alone, yes. But with you, no" Harry replied back.

"Why should I help you?" the goblin ask, "I have gold. Lots of-" Harry was cutted, "I've no interest in gold" the goblin said, "Then what?" I ask, "That" he pointed to the sword, "That is my price" he said, I nod signalling the three that I already have a plan, they nod back.

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We go down the stairs and approach where Mr. Ollivander's room he's staying, "Are you thinking there's a Horcrux in Bellatrix's vault?" Hermione ask, "Well, she was terrified when she thought we had been in there. She kept asking (Y/n), what else was taken? I bet you anything, there's Horcrux in there. Another piece of his soul. Let's find it, kill it, and we are one step closer to killing him" Harry explains.

"And what happens when we find it?" Ron ask, "How're we supposed to destroy it, now you're giving the sword to Griphook?" Hermione added, "I'm still working on that part" Harry answered then Fleur get out of the room, "He's weak" she said to us, we walk in as Fleur go down with the tray, "Who?" Mr. Ollivander ask and saw us, "Mr. Ollivander, I need to ask you a few questions" Harry said then walk towards him as me, Hermione, and Ron stood still in front of the door.

"Anything, m'boy, anything!" Mr. Ollivander answered, "Would you mind identifying this wand? We need to know if it's safe to use" Harry hands Mr. Ollivander Bellatrix's wand, "Uhh... Walnut, Dragon Heartstring. Unyie... Unyielding. This belonged to Bellatrix Lestrange. Treat it carefully" Mr. Ollivander said as he examines Bellatrix's wand, "And this?" Harry hands Draco's wand to him, "Hawthorn. An unicorn hair. Reasonably pliant. This was the wand of Draco Malfoy" Mr. Ollivander said, "Was? What do you mean was?" I ask as I walk towards them.

"Is it not still?" Harry ask, "Well, perhaps not. If you won it from him. I sense its allegiance has changed" Mr. Ollivander answered, "You talk about wands, as if they have feelings... Can think" Harry replied, "The wand chooses the wizard, Mr. Potter. That much has always been clear to those of us who've studied wandlore" Mr. Ollivander responds, "And, what do you know about the Deathly Hallows?" I ask.

"It is rumored there are three. The Elder Wand, the Cloak of Invisibility, to hide you from your enemies... and the Resurrection Stone, to bring back loved ones from the dead. Together, they make one the Master of Death. But, few truly believe that such objects exist. Do you?" Mr. Ollivander look at us, "Do you believe they exist, sir?" me and Harry ask in unison, "Well... I see no reasons to put stock into an old wives' tale" Mr. Ollivander answered.

"You're lying" Ron said, "You know one exists" Mr. Ollivander replied, "You told him about it. You told him about the Elder Wand... and where he could go looking for it" Harry said, "He tortured me. Besides... I only conveyed rumors. There's... There's no telling whether he will find it" Mr. Ollivander replied, "He has found it, sir" Harry answered, "We'll let you rest" I said and we walk to the door, "He's after you, Mr. Potter. If it's true what you say, that he has the Elder Wand, I'm afraid... you really don't stand a chance" Mr. Ollivander said.

"Well, I am supposed to kill him, before he finds me, then" Harry answered and we walk out the room, letting Mr. Ollivander to rest, we walk down the stairs and have our meeting with my glader friends, "You're sure that's hers?" Hermione ask Harry about Bellatrix's wand, "Positive" Harry answered, "And I'm sure (Y/n) already got a plan" they look at me as if we're conversating, more like telekinesis, I get my bag and take out the bottle that has the Polyjuice Potion and search for the strand of Bellatrix's hair that was fallen on my coat when she tortured me.