Chapter 93:
Entering the LeStrange Vault, Harry watched as Ragnok nullified the Flagrante and Gemino curses, making it so the treasures within wouldn't burn and multiply.
"You may collect the cup," Ragnok said, watching with sharp eyes as Sirius walked into the Vault.
Sirius didn't dally and practically ran to the cup; he wanted this to be over with as quickly as possible. Picking up the cup, Sirius barely withheld his shudder as the Dark magic washed over him. As he was no longer renouncing his magical affinity, Sirius found the presence of powerful Dark magic almost intoxicating. It wasn't an exactly pleasant experience, but it was overwhelming.
Seeing Sirius struggle, Harry held out his hands as he rejoined him and Ragnok at the doors to the Vault.
"Let me have it, Sirius, its magic doesn't affect me," Harry told his godfather.
Taking a breath, Sirius handed the cup over. As he was no longer touching it, its presence wasn't as bad - he could still feel it, but it was diluted.
Placing the cup into his pocket after wandlessly shrinking it, Harry turned to Ragnok. "Thank you, my friend. I understand that doing this was difficult for you, but know I appreciate it and all you have done for me. May your Vaults never empty and your enemy's blood run cold," Harry said.
Ragnok inclined his head. "I thank you, and may your gold overflow. However, we shall never speak of this again," he said with finality.
Harry sent Sirius a look. "Never," he promised.
Instead of returning to Ragnok's office, Harry and Sirius said their goodbye and returned to Grimmauld Place. Having the extra two horcruxes on him had made Harry feel almost giddy, their presence soothing him.
Going to his room, Harry carefully dispelled the charms and hexes around the box containing the diary and placed the ring and cup inside.