Griphook Betrays the Trio and Escapes with the Sword of Gryffindor

PAGES: 540-541

Just as they retrieve Hufflepuff's cup, Griphook betrays Harry, snatching the Sword of Gryffindor and crying out that they are thieves. The trio is left to fend off the goblins and escape without the sword. Griphook vanishes into the crowd of goblins, while Harry, Ron, and Hermione fight their way out, using Stunning Spells to disable the goblins and guards. The situation grows increasingly dire as more wizards arrive to stop them.