26 Off to Diagon Alley (2/2)

”Are the keys with you, ma'am?” The goblin asked.

”I have mine with me.” Narcissa answered.

Finally, Casimir knew the reason why Mr. Proulx handed him a small key that morning and told him not to lose it no matter what.

”I have mine as well.” Casimir said after a short pause.

”That seems to be in order...” The goblin said after checking their keys.

A few moments later, they were being led in a narrow passageway by another goblin. The goblin suddenly whistled and, the next thing they knew, an old and possibly dangerous looking cart was speeding towards them on the tracks that were on the ground.

”Well, what are you waiting for? Get on!” Narcissa told them when she realized neither Draco nor Casimir were moving.

”This looks dangerous.” Casimir commented. ”And dirty.” Draco added.

”Quit dallying, the both of you!” Narcissa said helplessly and finally, Casimir and Draco got on with a lot of hesitation.

The ride was a long and winding one. They were going left, right, down, right, left, down, and even more down. At one point, Casimir began doubting his eyes as he thought he had actually seen a dragon on one of the spaces that they passed.

Casimir turned to look at Draco to see if he had seen what he had and nearly burst out laughing. There, beside him, was a very green looking Draco Malfoy, looking as if he was about to throw up at any moment.

Casimir snickered. ”If you dare throw up on me, Draco, I swear I'll push you off this cart.” He whispered quietly to the boy beside him.

Fortunately, the ride ended a few moments later and Narcissa got off with Draco following closely, looking very sick.

”My vault is in this passage, dear. ” Narcissa said. ”I'm not sure if yours is here as well or-”

”Sir Proulx's vault is a bit further down, ma'am.” The goblin said as he took a big flashlight like object from the cart.

”Oh, is that so?” Narcissa turned towards Casimir. ”Then I'll have to trouble you to wait here for a moment, dear.”

”It's fine, ma'am. Please take your time.” Casimir smiled politely, reassuring Narcissa.

Since he wasn't part of the Malfoy family, he really couldn't blame them for asking him to wait outside as they entered the vault. It was basic courtesy.

A few minutes later, they emerged from vault with Narcissa giving Casimir a small, grateful smile.

It really didn't take long.

As they boarded the cart again, they began heading downwards once more, to Draco's despair.

Shortly afterwards, they stopped on another passage. This time, it was Casimir's turn to get off and, with an encouraging look from Narcissa and a rather green squint from Draco, Casimir entered the vault through the guidance of the goblin.

What he saw inside caused him to feel astounded.

Piles and piles of golden galleons filled a large room. How large you ask?

Well, let's just say that it wasn't any smaller than the stables in the Proulx Manor.

I knew the Proulx family was rich but... I didn't expect it to be this rich!

Although Casimir wanted to admire the sight for a bit more but, he remembered Narcissa and Draco who were still waiting for him to come back so, he just shoved a few piles of galleons inside a bag which seemed to have a never ending space inside of it.

After concluding that he took enough, he exited the vault and, together with Narcissa, Draco, and the goblin, they headed back.

Some minutes later, they were once again outside of Gringotts.