CHAPDISC: DH25, Shell Cottage

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 184009

> Montavilla47:
> How about this?
> 
> "I really need to use that sword right now.  It's important to help 
> defeat Voldemort.  I can't tell you why, because it's something
> I need to keep secret, but I promise you that I will give you back
> the sword as soon as I'm done.  I'll work as fast as I can, but 
> it still might take a few years.  I'll sign any paper you like,
> showing that the sword belongs to Goblins.  And I'll put up
> any kind of collateral you want--including the contents of my
> vault--for security."

Jen: Griphook already knows Harry needs the sword.  The goblins knew 
a fake sword was sent to the Lestrange vault, then Griphook hears 
Bella freaking out in Malfoy Manor about whether the sword in Harry's 
possession is real or a fake.  Harry begs Griphook to lie to Bella. 
Griphook's a smart guy, he knows both sides want that sword in 
this 'wizards' war'. To top it all off, the Trio even tell Griphook 
they are wand-carriers who protest what's happening as LV takes over, 
that no one could possibly want LV defeated more than they do 
(paraphrase).  Griphook may not know exactly why they need the sword  
but he knows it gives Harry an advantage.