[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-159":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},1646243,2109,"159: The Dog Catchers and Snape’s Revenge","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>The cheers of Slytherin echoed through the stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the field to the Great Hall, then back to the common room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of Hogwarts was filled with that hint of green, with the words \"Glory\" and \"honor\" restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Slytherin's eighth championship; aside from the canceled Quidditch season in their second year, they had held the title for seven years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, it had never felt like this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Winning the championship filled them with such joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy became the center of attention, the badge on his chest shining like a star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, did you see it, ah? John? We're the champions! Where is John?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the trophy, Malfoy looked around for John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne said, \"John had something to take care of, so he left early. He wanted me to tell you that right now, you're shining like a star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a bit annoyed, really. She'd hoped to take advantage of the excitement to hold John's hand and take a big step forward, but John had glanced at a piece of paper and left immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though John wasn't there, the celebration continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy's relentless one-on-one with Harry in that intense chase left no one thinking that failing to catch the Golden Snitch was anything less than honorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely the pressure Malfoy placed on Harry that ignited the fighting spirit in Slytherin's players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Montague, as the team's star players, were tossed into the air with cries of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had left the field early, not joining in the celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Marauder's Map, he saw Crookshanks moving and arrived at a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Forbidden Forest. Leaving Crookshanks here was definitely the right call. Heh Heh Heh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Tom shut away, John had left Crookshanks to make contact with Sirius Black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Writing a brief message on his badge, John cast a Disillusionment Charm on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't get too close, as he realized Sirius had sharp anti-tracking skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the Disillusionment Charm as a backup, Sirius would still sense him nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid alerting him, John kept his distance, hiding about 200 meters from the edge of the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a blink, John's eyes shifted to slitted pupils, allowing him to see Crookshanks approaching the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his watch, a shadowy figure seemed to form in the dark of the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Crookshanks arrived, the shadowy figure stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was highly cautious, his eyes darting around and occasionally sniffing the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..Sirius Black,\" John murmured, watching the cat and dog meet up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius looked thinner than he had during their last encounter in the Forbidden Forest; his fur was a complete mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad I can't understand dog speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John knew some mental magic, but it was at a low level, requiring direct contact to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this distance, he couldn't hear their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Crookshanks seemed to have received the message and started running back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John quietly began moving toward Sirius, noting that Sirius seemed to rely on scent for tracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meteor shoes he'd given to Luna were still being remade, so John temporarily lacked flying ability, but it didn't affect his stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following behind Sirius at a safe distance, John kept to the shadows, remaining completely invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius weaved his way through the Forbidden Forest, eventually returning to its edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no denying how clever he was — knowing that the most dangerous place could also be the safest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither John nor Snape had even thought to check the perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all naturally assumed that the deeper the hiding spot, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the forest, Sirius found a tree and climbed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick canopy provided perfect cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother fucker is a strategist...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John almost felt like applauding. No wonder Sirius had managed to escape Azkaban — he was impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time ticked by, John decided to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Writing a line in the emblem once more, he quietly moved closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sirius's sharp nose, first things first — take away that advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John released a mist from his palm, which spread through the trees like natural forest fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius didn't suspect anything, though soon, a small, dark sphere rolled to the base of his tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mist, he could only see its outline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sphere exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating stench burst out, and Sirius was hit so hard he started tearing up, sniffling as he reeled from the foul odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his sharp sense of smell, he now had only one overwhelming scent — manure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing things had taken a bad turn, Sirius hurried to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the dense fog obscured every path, making it hard to see even two meters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected this was some kind of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, when did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius transformed into a black dog, bounded forward, and accelerated to burst out of the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But John wasn't going to let him get away so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sirius dodged a tree, he felt a powerful force strike his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awo—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar sensation made him think of something, and as he tumbled forward, he looked up to see that it was indeed that Slytherin student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John wasn't about to let him escape. His wand shot out beams of light in various colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius struggled to dodge, but his injured waist slowed him down considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grr..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, Sirius transformed back into human form, deflecting the incoming Stupefy spell with his wand and firing back at John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John paid no heed and sent a trio of spells barreling his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shield Charm, Stupefy, and Expelliarmus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three spells came one after another, and amidst the clash of offense and defense, a voice sounded, barely containing excitement, hatred, and a hint of strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avada…ehm.. Expelliarmus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice seemed to skid to a stop, quickly switching to Expelliarmus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of red light exploded like a fireball against Sirius's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was only a Disarming Charm, it erupted with explosive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius's wand flew from his hand, and he was sent sprawling, colliding with a tree, blood streaming down his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked over to see Snape standing there nonchalantly, wand raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for that near slip with \"Avada,\" John would have thought it was just an honest mistake by his Head of House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, look who we have here?\" Snape didn't even bother acknowledging John's stunned expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered at Sirius, tone dripping with disdain. \"Sirius Black, a filthy, despicable, shameless…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what seemed like an entire essay of insults, Snape sneered darkly. \"Just give me one good reason to kill you right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John watched his Head of House deliver every possible insult to Sirius. After a moment of hesitation, he interjected, \"Um… he's already knocked out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape's expression stiffened, clearly not expecting Sirius to be so easily taken down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John offered a friendly reminder, \"Your Disarming Charm back there… might've been a tad too powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was being polite, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it hadn't been for John's presence, that spell might not have been a Disarming Charm at all—it could well have been the Killing Curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape's expression didn't change. He had done it on purpose; every memory of Sirius's past misdeeds made him want to beat him to death right here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know a place where we can hide him,\" John said, calculating his own moves. He had questions for Sirius, and he knew that Sirius could play a key role in whether Rufus Scrimgeour, the Acting Minister, managed to secure his position permanently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, Scrimgeour had been getting rather full of himself. John saw this as a good opportunity to remind him of the reach and influence of \"Johnny Silverhand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, John added sincerely, \"Professor, you wouldn't want him to just slip away, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape wouldn't kill Sirius outright, not while his favorite—emh—John was watching. But the chance had passed anyway. With a calm tone, Snape replied, \"Very well. Though, I am curious, Mr. Wick—who exactly do you intend to turn him over to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave John a scrutinizing look, but John's face remained relaxed as he smiled. \"Why, to the place he belongs, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape regarded him intently, then used a spell to levitate the unconscious Sirius in a zombie-like float.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sirius trailed behind them, John noted to himself that this spell would be pretty handy for transporting things around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dense fog cleared, John and Snape led Sirius into the spider nest in the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spot was completely isolated, far outside the range of the Marauder's Map, making it the perfect place to hide someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sirius secured, John retrieved his spare wand, pretending not to notice the half-amused look Snape was giving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a Transfiguration spell, he created a makeshift prison—magic made this all too convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius was locked inside, fully cut off from any contact with the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent any escape attempts, John also cast a monitoring spell on the door; if anyone tried to open it, the spell would trigger an alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was in place, John conjured a stream of water with theAguamentiCharm, dousing Sirius to wake him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>",1540,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","c096325dae45c140acc558f63d3bf076027eed3ddb2b77d4c79f91b43b15917a","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-160","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-158",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]