Plans & Goals

A young boy of about 7-8 years old is standing outside Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the only wizarding bank in Great Britain that was owned and run by Goblins. The boy has blond hair and a pale face as sculpted of marble. He has well defined and sharp features. Although the boy looks innocent on the outside, the wisdom deep in his eyes do not match his age. The boy is none other then Draco who has come to take a first step towards his future plans.

Gringotts is an imposing snow-white multistoried marble building located partway down Diagon Alley, near its intersection with Knockturn Alley, that towered over the neighbouring shops. As he entered in Gringotts, it led into a small entrance hall and another set of doors. Engraved on these silver doors were the words:

Enter, stranger, but take heed

Of what awaits the sin of greed

For those who take, but do not earn,

Must pay most dearly in their turn.

So if you seek beneath our floors

A treasure that was never yours,

Thief, you have been warned, beware

Of finding more than treasure there.

Reading those arrogant words, Draco rolled his eyes. He knew very well the nature of these greedy Goblins. And he is spiteful of their nature in his heart. But he also knew that the best business partner in this world are these creatures. Yes Draco has decided to do some alternative measures for a long time benefit. He goes to the reception and ask for a goblin named Griphook for an inheritance test. Rather then giving the Back family's wealth, fortune and books to that blood traitor of his cousin and by extension to Potty, he better keep it for himself. The goblin stare at him for some time, he can smell a large amount of money on this lad. He is very jealous of Griphook who get such a great deal but rules are rules, so putting aside personal disappointment he called the said goblin. Draco has carefully thought before deciding to deal with Griphook; one reason was that he was going to hide these dealings from his parents for a few years, so he decided to choose this goblin who he had dealt with in his past life. Other small reason was the fact that this goblin was the one who had betrayed Saint Potter, so it can be counted as his sick way of vengeance against his former rival by being in partnership with him. Soon Griphook arrived and after a minute he looks up at him a gives him a sharp-toothed smile, making him feel a bit off.

"Welcome to Gringotts Bank little warrior. How may we be of service?" He said in his grating voice.

"I have a business worth quite a few galleons to propose and I would like to request a private room to continue further. Also what's this about being a warrior?" Draco stated and then asked.

"It's in your walk, the way you walk steadily and with confidence, your eyes as they look around your surroundings, your body language as it seems ready to explode at a moments notice and your overall feel. Every goblin has experience as a fighter, even if we are not guards." He answered proudly.

'Hah, a warrior rather an ex Death eater' Draco mused to himself.

"But why pray tell would you need a private room young one?" He then asked getting to business.

He came near him and told him of his business. The goblin nodded and take him into a private room. Soon Griphook came with a basin of liquid and some strips. He then instructed the young wizard to drop some of his blood in the basin. Draco then prick his finger and drop two-three drops of his blood in the basin. When the goblin check the results, he give a large grin which shows his sharp teeth.

"Oh heir of Malfoy and Black family, good I can finally smell a large business opportunity in these years".

Draco nodded stoically and said," As you can see I am the heir of Black family, which do not have any other descendents left if we left that blood traitor who is currently rotting in Azakaban. I cannot allow the line of such an ancient family to perish so I want to have the inheritance of Black family and kept it a secret from public and even my parents".

"Of course how can we allow the Black family to die out. But you will not be the lord of Black family till you are an adult. Until then you will remain the Black family's heir. You can use the money of Black family but its rings and vaults will be given to you on your coming-of-age. As for your request for secrecy, it can be done but you have to give me 10% instead of the usual 9% income annually".

Draco knew that to control these greedy Goblins, he have to give them some bait. So he agreed to his demand but on the condition that he would become the manager of his transactions of potions, open a new bank account on a false name and some investments on muggle companies he knew from future that would benefit him greatly.

"You do know your stuff don't you little warrior?" He asked chuckling at the response.

"I think we can arrange a suitable deal for that much." He stated as he started to write some things on a piece of parchment.

As he was done he handed it to me.

"This contract states that I, Griphook, employee of Gringotts Bank, am to serve as middle in the transactions provided by you, add your name here, in return for 10% of each units final sale and that all information about the seller and buyers shall become confidential. It shall become binding as soon as it is signed and a few drops of blood from both parties are added onto the contract." He stated explaining the procedures.

After carefully checking there is not any loophole or dark magic, he signed his name and drop his blood on it. After that Griphook too do the same.

"Ahem. Opening the vault will simply take a few papers, some blood, a contract and a new key. We will have to discuss this investing of yours." He answered after snapping out of his daze.

"I wish to change most of my earnings into Pounds and invest into overseas companies. I have four in mind at the moment who I believe will succeed. In returns Gringotts will receive 5% of the money they invest on my part and 5% off the earnings, without having to be involved in any loses I incur. You get paid, paid again if it works and lose nothing if it doesn't work out. How's that for a dream proposal?" he asked with a perfect smile.

"Hahaha! You truly know how to tempt us don't you young master Malfoy?" He asked while laughing in delight at my proposal. "You have yourself a deal. Now which companies will you invest in?" He then asked to confirm his choices with his toothiest smile possible.

"Microsoft, Apple, Nike and Walmart." he replied. After all to escape the reality, he often go to muggle suburbs where he truly learnt just how ignorant and behind the times the wizards are. That is why he is trying to influence the deep rooted prejudice in his parents mind. While his mother is easy to handle, his father is a tough nut to crack. He knew sooner or later the Wizarding world will usher in a new era so he wanted the one who brought that change to be him, his Malfoy family. But to do it, he needs resources and these companies are the top money making companies in the muggle world, they will become the building blocks of his future plans. Griphook do not know but he will thank all his ancestors and God for this day that will change his life and status in Goblin world.