A quick apparate to the Greengrass Manor to pick up Daphne and a teleport to the steps of Gringotts brought us to Diagon Alley. We landed easily on the marble steps of the bank. A quick survey of the alley gave me an idea of the atmosphere. There were very few people walking the streets. Everyone huddled in the shops or along the sides. Looking both ways, to see if anyone was watching them. Fear was hanging in the air as everyone knew that the Dark Lord had returned. If he was smart, he would do well to not attack Diagon Alley, or Knockturn. While attacking places of commerce was smart for war, far too many families had investments in businesses here. It would be a sure fire way to turn them against you. 