Chapter 1135 Currency
However, unlike his excited compatriots, Nagnok's heart was full of worries at this time - they came through the gilded fireplaces on the walls of Hogwarts, and the guards of Hogwarts did not attack them. Asking and obstructing; and the same was true when they marched menacingly towards Harris Bank, and the guards of Hogwarts also turned a blind eye to them.
People who contacted the Ministry of Magic came to Gringotts in a planned way to withdraw money or even close their accounts, which shows that Harris was well prepared for the goblins' reaction, but Nagnok had no choice. In fact, in the wizarding world, all countries have Today, the goblins' Gringotts is the main bank. Losing some wizard customers and even the entire British orthopedics is not a big deal for the goblins. What is more important is the representative meaning behind it. If Harris succeeds, let Other wizards in the magical world saw the benefits of wizards controlling the economy and followed suit. This is what makes the goblins panic to death.
And with the live broadcast, more and more wizards left the TV and rushed to the bank after hearing the news, and surrounded the bank area tightly. The reporter and cameraman of Harris TV who were interviewing in the bank lobby took advantage of the situation to move the camera away from Ron and other spectators. They moved among the crowd and began to look for a more suitable angle and position to take pictures of the arriving fairies.
Some elderly wizards noticed the collective actions and menacing appearance of the goblins, and worries arose in their hearts. No matter how strong the mysterious man was, he proved to be no match for Alan Harris, unlike Europe that is being ravaged today. , there are not many wizards in Britain who are as terrified as they were before the Dark Lord who was assigned to Gryffindor by the headmaster of Hogwarts in the duel.
But the goblins are different. In addition to controlling Gringotts, they are very smart. They are good at metal processing, especially making silverware. In addition, they are also responsible for casting the currency in the magical world. From the perspective of the goblins Look, they should be equal to human wizards. Although human wizards don't think so, it can be said that to a large extent, goblins control the economic lifeline of the magical world - and the possible impact of Harris's actions today, Not just in local areas, this broke the fundamental unspoken rules of peaceful coexistence between goblins and wizards.
"Everyone from Nagnok and Gringotts, do you have any business you want to handle when you come to Harris Bank today?" Hermione had already stood up, and she took the initiative to ask with the aura of an umbrella president.
"You want to create a bank, Harris, you have no chance at all!" The elf Griphook saw that the other party was provocative and could not help but rushed out from the side, pointed his long finger at Hermione, and roared, "You want to start from our Gringotts?" Taking away customers from your hands? Taking away wealth that does not belong to you! We will let you see the power of goblins!"
"Mr. Nagnok, so this is why you are here?" Ron, who was sitting in the seat, stood up and replaced Hermione. Faced with the threat of the goblin, he asked calmly, "Is the goblin planning to threaten the wizard with force? ?”
Nagnok blocked Griphook behind him, with a fake smile on his face, narrowed his eyes and said in a dangerous tone: "Director Len Harris... You Harris really like to do things without leaving any way out... This is In order to retaliate against the last time we goblins adhered to the rules of Gringotts and the wealth of our customers, we blocked you from Gringotts?"
"Mr. Nagnok, please don't get me wrong. All of this is the freedom of the customers to choose..." Lunn put her hands on the table in front of her, leaning her upper body slightly forward, with a smile in her eyes, "As for the above I personally don't mind what happened in Gringotts last time. You blocked me out at that time in order to abide by the rules of Gringotts. Although it is old-fashioned, I can understand that you did it for... As for my brother The bank was not created out of revenge for Gringotts, it was because the existing financial institutions in the wizarding world could not meet the needs of the floating city."
"I don't believe it. You are just bandits, plotting to occupy territory that you have no right to occupy! You want to seize the right to manage the economy from us goblins and take the opportunity to seek benefits for yourself!" Griphook's face was red with anger, and his eyes were black without the whites of his eyes. sparkling with light.
"Griphook, I cannot agree with your remarks." Lunn stopped smiling, his expression became serious and dangerous like his Animagus, and he emphasized his tone, "It is the freedom of wizards for us wizards to create our own banks. , autonomous behavior, you goblins have no reason to come here to protest."
"Over the years, goblins and wizards have developed a tacit understanding - we are the only bank in the wizarding world run by us. Wizards can go to Gringotts to save money or rent a vault. You, Harris, are doing this privately. Destroying this peaceful balance..." Nagnok also put away his fake smile, grimaced, and clasped his hands tightly, "I promise, this is not a good thing for the magic world..."
"So Nagnok, do you admit that this is just a tacit understanding? We clearly have a chance to destroy one of his Horcruxes, and we are one step closer to completely annihilating him... We were just kind-hearted wizards who like peace. But because of your stubbornness, it has created difficulties for us wizards to take actions for peace... We have driven the mysterious man out of the UK so that you can enjoy a peaceful life that other residents of the European wizarding world cannot enjoy. Do you think it is Is it a matter of course?" Lunn adjusted his glasses that had slipped down due to his large speech movements. "So under the premise that this tacit understanding cannot guarantee the peaceful life of wizards... it is natural for us wizards to want to change it. …”
Hearing this, Griphook couldn't help but speak again and screamed: "The wizards once tried to control Gringotts Bank! We will use our actions to inform you of the consequences! All of us goblins will do the same!"
Although the surrounding wizards did not make a sound, their eyes when looking at the goblins also changed somewhat, especially the young people, especially the students of Hogwarts. In the UK, which has been somewhat arrogant in recent months, Wizards in the wizarding world have become even more arrogant - throughout the history of the wizarding world, goblin rebellions have occurred several times, mainly because the goblins protested against the discrimination and prejudice against them by the wizarding community. In the consciousness of most wizards, goblins are inferior creatures. At the same time, the Ministry of Magic prohibits goblins from carrying wands. Goblins obviously do not think so, so the relationship between goblins and wizards has always been very tense.
"Griphook, you have to watch your words! We wizards are not trying to dictate to Gringotts this time. There are no wizards trying to control the bank you left in Diagon Alley... My brother just built a new one for us. own, and the actions of wizards who want to take out personal property from Gringotts are completely normal business transactions," Lunn said in a formal tone, "If anyone interferes and prevents wizards from exercising their rights, let the wizards' Normal interests have been infringed... The Ministry of Magic will protect the legitimate rights and interests of wizards in accordance with the law at all costs..."
The goblins sounded chilly, and he understood the meaning of Lunn's words. The goblins had better cooperate with the wizards in transferring their property, otherwise it would give the Ministry of Magic a reason to intervene with force.
"Director Harris, I think you have overlooked one thing. As a financial institution, the most important function is to organize and manage currency issuance in a unified way... Whoever controls the right to issue currency controls everything... And now in the magic world The most common currency is the gold galleons made by us goblins..." Nagnok was silent for a while, raised his head, shook his slender finger at Lunn, and smiled maliciously, " So... maybe you won't feel it in a short period of time... a little longer... I think we can reach a consensus again... In the magical world, the role of Gringotts cannot be surpassed."
"If you had just watched this press conference, you should have heard...this wizarding bank has..." Lunn, as Harris' spokesperson at this time, had no intention of giving in. UU Reading www.uukanshu. net He took a step forward and met Nagnok's dark eyes with a sense of oppression, "In fact, Harris Wizard Bank will soon have a brand new currency system to meet you... In addition to the traditional methods, I can reveal some information in advance...it will also be related to the Ravenclaw necklace we talked about before..."
"Many times, don't think about things too well! Spending a lot of time and energy to create promoted currencies will only end up in vain. Currencies that are not recognized are just a pile of metal." Nagnok was already at odds with each other. The goblin folded his arms in front of his chest and pointed his big aquiline nose at Lun, "I dare to say that the new currency produced by Hogwarts will not be affected by other currencies." National recognition…”
There was a commotion around, the old wizards began to discuss among themselves, and some young wizards began to curse angrily at the arrogant goblin.
Not paying attention to these commotions at all, Nagnok twirled his pointed beard proudly, "You take your understanding of the economy too much for granted. If a currency is not recognized in other countries...then it has no currency. Qualifications, the goblin Gringotts will not accept such a currency that does not have sufficient circulation value and provide exchange services for it... I guarantee that this is the case for Gringotts in all countries..."
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