[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Hogwarts’ John Wick",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1646107,2109,"123: Strange Hermione and Level 5 Alchemy","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>The process of creating Dementors could be summarized in two steps: soul and curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ekrizdis was an exceptionally cruel individual, murdering countless Muggles. Any Muggles who crossed his path were brutally tortured and killed by his dark magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in death, their souls found no peace, cursed to a state of eternal torment, trapped between reality and a nightmarish limbo—neither dead nor truly alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, these cursed souls would transform into Dementors, feeding on the souls of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If evil had a ranking, Ekrizdis would unquestionably be at the top,\" the author remarked, a sentiment John deeply agreed with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using tortured souls to create Dementors was something so vile that even John couldn't imagine doing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the thought crossed his mind, John froze and suspiciously wondered, \"Wait, why am I even considering this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was a good person, wasn't he? Even if he became powerful in the future, he'd be aWhite Wizard, never a Dark Lord!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was definitely on the side of good, without a doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the book, John exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book not only detailed the creation of Dementors but also recounted some of Ekrizdis' deeds and history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Voldemort killed to dominate the magical world, then Ekrizdis was evil for no reason at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care what others thought of him. He was purely a self-absorbed, deranged madman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good thing he died early, or even Voldemort would've had to step aside,\" John thought, feeling grateful that Ekrizdis was long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By October, the third-year students were getting restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halloween was coming, and that meant they could finally visit Hogsmeade Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only village in the country entirely populated by witches and wizards, full of magical folk and many shops to explore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Places like Honeydukes sweet shop and Zonko's Joke Shop were highly recommended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As John listened to the others excitedly explaining these places, he debated whether he should go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he was mildly interested, but his mind was more focused on completing his 'surgery'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much longer could Nagini hold on? It could be a month from now, or it could be tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nagini's soul was like a candle in the wind, and even the unicorn horn couldn't extend her life much further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to finish the surgery as soon as possible,\" John decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to save Nagini—not just for the reward, but also for his academic pursuits and the promise he had made to a friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Slytherin common room, John opened the door just in time to see Tom sneaking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This girl... could she be seeing another dog outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John watched as Tom left again with a bowl of dog food, feeling suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how hard he thought about it, he couldn't think of anyone else who might have a dog besides himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe Fang's been extra friendly, making the 'big boss' Tom feel extra pleased,\" he mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Classes were manageable on their own, but when several of them overlapped, John started feeling the strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to be intensely focused to absorb the lessons from three different subjects simultaneously, because if he missed something, he'd lose a chance to earn points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, as usual, he had a series of tasks, as well as the goal of maintaining first place in his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John wasn't sure if this \"first place\" applied to every single subject, but if it did, dropping even one subject would be a huge loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure was mounting, and he was on the verge of wanting to just give up entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others were finishing up their classes, John was already heading off to his next one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, he woke up a little late and bumped into Hermione on their way to class. He greeted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're off to class too? Oh, right, I forgot you're taking all the subjects as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, John, I'm running late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Hermione rushed off, leaving John standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring in the direction Hermione had rushed off, John felt a bit confused. Class hadn't even started yet, so why was she in such a hurry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, it looked like she was headed toward Arithmancy—was she planning to skip Divination?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John walked into the Divination classroom, and the moment he sat down, he saw Hermione already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fuck..?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened, and he glanced around, bewildered. He was sure he hadn't seen her come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even John was starting to feel a little baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After class, as soon as it ended, John watched Hermione leave in a hurry again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little while later, he ran into her at a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked exhausted, and her pace had quickened noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John rubbed his chin, deep in thought. \"Why does Hermione seem so odd?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her walk away, John realized it wasn't the first time he'd felt this way. Every time it was class time, Hermione always seemed... strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weirdest part? John was intensely curious how Hermione managed to attend three different classes at the same time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless she's got some remote surveillance like I do, or she's mastered duplication spells.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll keep an eye on her from now on,\" John thought, nodding to himself as he headed to his next class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was time for another lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there she was again—Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was starting to seriously question if someone had taken Polyjuice Potion to impersonate her. If not, maybe she was secretly Apparating around the castle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To figure out if it was really her, John discreetly pulled out the Marauder's Map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Motherfuc—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he opened it, he almost blurted out a curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the love of God—or—Merlin, whatever. Why are therethreeHermiones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stared at the map in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was really not just hallucinating due to frustration, was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It clearly showed three Hermiones: one in the Divination classroom, another in Arithmancy, and a third in Muggle Studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Hermione had actually mastered duplication magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could've at least mentioned it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here I am struggling to juggle three classes at once, and you're pulling this off like it's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After class, John blocked Hermione's path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione, can you do duplication spells?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stared at Hermione, noticing the confusion on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I guess wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unwilling to give up, John asked again, \"How are you managing to attend three classes at the same time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of this question, Hermione opened her mouth to speak but suddenly remembered that Professor McGonagall had specifically told her not to tell anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly shut her mouth, pursing her lips, and said, \"I have my own way, John. Please don't ask anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please John.. I.. I can't tell.\" Hermione's face was becoming paler by the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John, still suspicious, looked at her before reluctantly replying, \"Tch*Alright, seems like it's some kind of secret you can't share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he left, John couldn't help but think,So the fool here turns out to be me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured that Hermione must have some secret she wasn't allowed to reveal, likely because Dumbledore or Professor McGonagall had forbidden her from sharing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever it is, it's probably something they don't wantmeto see,he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, we're all students here. The professors sure are playing favorites,\" John muttered, slightly annoyed. But then he shrugged,Whatever. I don't need it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my alchemy skills, what can't I figure out on my own?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After class, he rushed into the Chamber of Secrets and focused on his alchemy, his fingers moving as he leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alchemy Level 5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alchemy panel dimmed, signaling to John that he'd need to accumulate more knowledge if he wanted to level up further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, John could easily be called a master. He surveyed the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets once more and nodded in satisfaction. Everything looked clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I should renovate it a bit? Running in and out of the Forbidden Forest all the time is kind of a hassle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current level of alchemy, John figured he could attempt some modifications. Installing a door seemed like a good idea—it would save him from having to sneak into the Forbidden Forest every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, he was almost spotted by a centaur, and only managed to avoid trouble because his Disillusionment Charm was high-level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he made up his mind, John immediately began modifying the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slytherin's alchemy skills were remarkable, far superior to John's current level. But he didn't need to dismantle everything—just creating a new exit would be simple enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haah~ And done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some work, a brand-new door stood before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John added a passcode to control access, so he wouldn't have to crawl through the pipes anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also made sure to modify the girls' bathroom entrance as well, setting up a special incantation that only he would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The stars are eternal,\" he said, and the door swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John exited from the inside and reappeared in the girls' bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, no one was around at this time, likely due to Moaning Myrtle often haunting the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if on cue, Myrtle emerged from a broken toilet, her head still adorned with the hairpin John had given her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John!\" She beamed with excitement, \"You came to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... you could say that,\" John replied awkwardly, glancing at the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. He couldn't exactly admit he was just passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering his manners, he turned to Myrtle and said politely, \"It's been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myrtle was overjoyed, telling John that she had shown the hairpin to the other ghosts, though they had been skeptical, which made her furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly Headless Nick, in particular, had been quite envious, even suggesting that John help sever the remaining skin on his neck so he could finally join the Headless Hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to this, John thought that these ghosts, unchanged for so long, got overly excited by even the smallest novelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myrtle hinted again that she wouldn't mind receiving a necklace or some thinner glasses. John, trying to dodge the request, explained that the materials were difficult to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed to make Myrtle give up on the idea of asking for a new, fashionable outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead at-\u003C\u002Fp>",1720,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","c253d9572483243bcd815ba0414b7599b1f475adac9947e56b66bf6556a3fdce","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-124","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-122",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]