I Do What I Want (Drarry)

The Agreement

           Whatever Gornuk had been expecting it sure wasn't that. The surprise was clearly written on his face, along with indignation. "Gringotts has never had a formal complaint that would require lawyers." There was a hard edge to his tone that made Harry wonder what happened to the non-formal complaints. He had a bad feeling about that. Goblins would never be his favorite creatures.

            Draco sighed sadly and opened his palms in a show of understanding. "I understand that. We were surprised ourselves. Gringotts is always striving hard to achieve the wonderful things that you guys do."

            Harry had to applaud Draco's theatrics. If he didn't know him so well than he would have really believed the sincerity to his voice.

            Gornuk narrowed his eyes and idly picked up a quill as he considered Draco's words. Draco wondered if he was laying it on too thick. He didn't want to come off like he was buttering him up. Goblins can be ruthless at the best of times and pissing off a warrior was not a smart move.

            "Who is the complaint from?" The quill snapped in half and Harry almost took a step away from the sheer anger the goblin was releasing, but he kept his composure. Stepping back would be weak and he knew that would win them no favors.

            Draco raised an unimpressed eyebrow at the emotional display. "Fleur Delacour." He had to restrain the smirk at the nearly invisible flinch the goblin released. Oh yes, there was not much they could argue about on this front.

            Gornuk straightened up and leveled a glare at Draco. "Whatever her complaint was, I highly doubt it needed to end in retaining lawyers." The condescending tone grated on Harry's nerves. He did not like anyone talking to Draco like that.

            "It is a good thing that it doesn't matter what you think." Draco said smiling just as condescendingly as the goblin's tone of voice had been. Harry had to cough to cover up the surprised squawk that nearly escaped. This was the strangest conversation he had been in, in a long time. And that is saying something considering his friendship with Luna.          

            Draco could feel the surprise from Harry but there was no way to explain anything. With goblins, you give as good as you get. If they treat you a certain way, then by all rights it is in your right to do the same. That is how they work. It might seem odd and disrespectful but that is just the way they do things. It wasn't just the rude behavior that you treat them with. It was all of it. If they do something a certain way then you mirror it. He probably should have taken the time before they arrived to discuss the goblins. He had meant to... but... Harry's tongue was such a distraction. In hindsight, it was probably a mishap but he couldn't bring himself to regret their delicious afternoon.

            "What was the complaint?" Gornuk demanded ignoring the tone of Draco's voice. Which puzzled Harry, he thought for sure that the goblin would be upset. Merlin, goblins were odd creatures.

            "Unlawful termination." Gornuk smirked openly. A sight that churned Harry's stomach. The goblins pointy teeth stuck out slightly and Harry really didn't like the victorious look the goblin had on his face.

            "We were within our rights to dismiss her." Gornuk declared threading his fingers in a calm matter.

            Draco smirked, there wasn't a chance in hell that he would have been able to hold that back. It was rare to see a goblin calm when he knew he was about to piss Gornuk off again. He could see the flash of unease in the goblin's eyes and his smirk grew wider.

            "May I ask why you think that is?" Draco asked in polite confusion. His tone suggesting that Gornuk must surely be mistaken. The same type of tone you would use on a child who insists that they have done no wrong.