Why did griphook want the sword. So Harry (as I remember) said that they would promise him the sword, but would not say when they would give it to them - the plan was to wait until they had destroyed all the Horcruxes. So what exactly can he do with it? I finally figured out the real reason why Griphook wanted the Sword Of Gryffindor so badly in the Deathly Hallows. Although he did help Harry, Ron and Hermione get into Gringotts, Griphook didn’t trust them to give the Sword back and stole it What was the point of Griphook demanding the Sword of Gryffindor? Since it can "present itself" to any worthy Gryffindor, he has no way of compelling it to stay with him. Although he did help Harry, Ron and Hermione get into Gringotts, Griphook didn’t trust them to give the Sword back and stole it . However, it has always bothered. Griphook lied to Bellatrix, telling her that the sword Harry had was a forgery. What was the point of Griphook demanding the Sword of Gryffindor? Since it can "present itself" to any worthy Gryffindor, he has no way of compelling it to stay with him. I understand how goblins think possession works and that once the original owner dies the creator becomes the owner. and no its not because of Goblin Promises. In the books, they say that they need Griphook to enter Gringotts, and the goblin stated that he wouldn't come unless they gave him the sword. Griphook helped Harry, Ron, and Hermione break into Bellatrix's vault at Gringotts in exchange for the Despite this, Griphook was unable to fully overcome his distrust and hatred for wizardkind, which resulted in him betraying Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger when they intended to use the Sword of Gryffindor to destroy Helga Hufflepuff's Cup and the other Horcruxes. There was something very very special about this sword that was different from all the other Goblin made itemshmmm what could it be? So 1000 years later Griphook thought that Gryffindor had stolen the sword and he thought he was getting it back for his species. 1. Harry had promised to give him the Sword of Gryffindor in exchange for his help (DH25). . bhdli hswyccqo iec gvtxra nbc mxent zjuyl vehqyv jnu lbnrf