Chapter 312: Appraising the mysterious object - Sealed Map! (II)
Darcie wondered if it would be a good idea to just let her father handle this ominous object.
Alas! As often happens to brilliant, but inexperienced minds, curiosity won over caution.
"I think I know what is it," Garluk hissed to them, leaning over the table. "But..." he rubbed his fat fingers.
Darcie and Daphne were prepared to invest all their pocket money and recently gained reward money to earth out this object's origins today only.
So, even before Garluk could turn his greed into words, Daphne took out another heavier pouch and put it on the table.
There were 50 Galleons in it.
The girls noticed Garluk licking his lips as he counted the money, and they decided they didn't like this goblin one bit.
"Follow me," Garluk spat, throwing himself off the chair.
Darcie and Daphne shared a glance, and then looked down at the invisible House-elf, taking courage in his presence.
There were security measures placed in the shop against invisible cloaks and disillusionment charm, but they would only trigger if Dobby were to touch or pick an item.
Not something the girls needed to worry about, they knew.