Chapter 457 - Reimburs.e.m.e.nt (2/2)
”Very well,” Reginald calmly replied, ”will 600,000 galleons suffice?”
Argus visibly chokes at the absurd amount that was being offered. ”Sir, that is outrageous! I can't impose with such an amount!”
”My granddaughter is worthy every single galleon,” Reginald steadfastly answered. ”And I believe her to worth even far more, but I must act within the limits of reason. As such, I will ask again is that amount more than acceptable to fulfill the debt owed to one, Argus Filch?”
”Yes,” Argus croaked as he felt a trace of magic flicker in the air at the cancellation of a life debt.
”I shall see to it that the amount is placed into a trust controlled by the goblins to be given out to the present chairman of the society with certain conditions and proof of receipts,” Reginald confidently explained as he rose to his feet and extended his hand to Argus Filch.
Numbly Argus Filch accepts the clasp of hands as a flicker of a smile appears on Reginald Prince's face as he says, ”It was an honor and pleasure to have met you, Argus Filch. You have done much to redeem your family name, and should you ever be in need of aid, please seek me out.”
Without further ado, Reginald Prince released Filch's hand, and strides away as a loud gasp of relief can be heard from the nearby pub patrons. Unlike most wizards, these wizards on the fringes of society could feel and scent the palatable bloodthirst still found in the old Prince. And frankly, the elderly wizard terrified them all.
Later the following day, Irma Wright, the chairman of the Society for the Support for Squibs was delivered a letter from Gringotts. Surprised as the society hardly ever received such letters, she rather apprehensively opened the letter. She could only hope it wasn't a loan that had come do again.
”To the present chairman of the Society for the Support for Squibs, Mrs. Irma Wright.
It is with great solemnity that we inform you that Reginald Prince has donated 600,000 galleons to the society to be used to fund Squibs in the wizarding society and the association. A trust has been set up and is entrusted to Gringotts. We can assure you, Madam, that we will account for every single knut, sickle, and galleon. Please visit us at your earliest convenience to see the terms and conditions.
Sincerely,
Gringotts Bank.”
Tears of gratitude fill Irma Wright's eyes as she scurries to her feet and heads out the door without her shawl! There were so many things that she could do now thanks to the generosity of Mr. Prince! It must be thanks to Merlin's bloodline found inside of him! And who cared if he was Salazar Slytherins heir because only a good man could be so very generous to others! And with that thought in mind, she apparated away to Gringotts to see the goblins.