The Affronts

I

The Ministry of Magic, henceforth to be referred to as the Despotic and Authoritarian Ruling Regime that Oppresses Goblinkind, refuse to lift Clause Three of the 1631 Code of Wand Use decree.

II

Contrary to the Negotiated Settlement of 1865, the Despotic and Authoritarian Ruling Regime continue to try and exert undue influence over Gringotts Bank.

III

Despite continued protests lodged with the Goblin Liaison Office, the Statue of Magical Brethren remains in the entrance to the Wizard-Run Ministry, depicting a goblin in an unnatural supplicating position.

IV

The Despotic Oppressors continue to refuse to return any number of goblin-made objects despite a lack of any current commission of ownership. This includes:

Subitem I. The Sword of Godric Gryffindor.

Subitem II. The Cup of Helga Hufflepuff.

Subitem III. The Battle Helm of Bodrod the Bearded.

Subitem IV. The Silver Mace of Hodrod the Horny-Handed.

Subitem V. The Mirror of Erised.

Subitem VI. Thirty silver badges commissioned by Despotic and Authoritarian Ruling Minister Unctuous Osbert.

Subitem VI. [...]

Subitem XVII. The Goblet of Fire.

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The document is very old and very long. It is not recognized by the Ministry of Magic, but they keep an updated copy on file. The document and the events surrounding its creation and contents is often a subject taught to older students of the History of Magic at Hogwarts School.

At Absit Omen

Merchants of the Earth - Goblins from Gringotts have a bone to pick concerning Item IV Subitem XVII...