[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-165":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},1646249,2109,"165: Shattering and Time Vortex","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-165",165,"\u003Cp>How did John realize something had happened to Harry and the others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a long story, so let's cut to the chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the spider's nest, he heard a wolf howling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound, he ran into a werewolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the werewolf was about to attack, Buckbeak—who was supposed to be dead—suddenly came charging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buckbeak:Don't mess with anyone who's bowed to me, you punk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ack! Awoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The werewolf was slapped silly with one swipe and fled before John even had to lift a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puzzled about why Buckbeak was still alive, John then spotted a sky full of Dementors swarming about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing something was wrong, he noticed a glowing light ball exploding in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, this kind of\"throwing a massive flare into the heavens\"strategy is pretty hard to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John promptly rode Buckbeak over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he wanted to assess who was behind it. But when he saw a sea of Dementors closing in on Hermione, he didn't think twice—he jumped into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he used a sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mount already under him, how could John not use a sword and honor his knightly flair?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the epicdescent from the heavensscene occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding! Challenge mission triggered: Repel the Dementors. Reward: +2 arbitrary points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So stingy—couldn't even toss in a blessing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the lake's surface in his new boots, John tilted his head to the sky and complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year's system had been absurdly tightfisted. Aside from the Hogwarts series of tasks and maintaining his rank at the top, there had been nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, finally, a challenge mission appeared, and it didn't even come with a buff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John clicked his tongue silently. The system was getting more and more miserly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his focus back to the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames only forced the Dementors to avoid him—they couldn't actually deal damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The albatross zipped around within the swarm, and John began to wonder if Rufus Scrimgeour had brought every single Dementor from Azkaban to this spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced left—two people were sprawled out on the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced right—oh, Harry and Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was momentarily dumbfounded. Wasn't Harry supposed to be lying unconscious over there? Did he have a stand-in now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait… is this one the real Harry or the double?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relentless Dementors snapped John out of his idle musings, forcing him to focus as he directed hisPatronus Charmto fend them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver stag vanished before Harry's eyes, leaving his jaw hanging open as he watched John's flashy entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a Dementor creep up on John, Hermione shouted in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the albatross Patronus swooped in, snapping its beak to drive the Dementor away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing John was a difficult target, the Dementors turned their attention to Sirius, preparing to extract his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John noticed immediately, his expression darkening.Oh, so that's your game? As if I'd let you succeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The albatross swiftly shielded both Sirius and the Harry-who-might-be-real-or-a-stand-in, while John dashed toward Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dementors, sensing his move, swarmed toward John, forcing Hermione and Harry to try intervening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Harry, having used the Patronus Charm earlier, was barely holding himself upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are too many Dementors. This isn't good,\" Harry muttered, his voice faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As John landed near the lake's edge, the Dementors surrounded him completely. Some of them seemed to recognize him and were particularly eager to extract his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine,John thought grimly.If that's how you want it, then I won't hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his right hand, and from the black ring on his fourth finger, countless threads shot forth like living tendrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>||\"Soul Devouring Curse~\"||\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Kriiii!* *Krr!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approaching Dementors were ensnared by the black threads, immediately emitting bone-chilling screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing they faced a natural nemesis, the Dementors didn't flee. Instead, they doubled down, determined to destroy John at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew the threads were a mortal threat to their kind—if they didn't eliminate them now, this would become the greatest fear for Dementors in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relentlessly, they charged forward, only to be devoured by the curse's black tendrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione watched in disbelief as every single Dementor was restrained by the writhing threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked like a weaver at a loom, pulling strands of the dark curse together into a growing, shadowy ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Souls began to float up around him, glowing faintly, but John had no time to pay them any attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound echoed. John's expression changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black ring on his finger was fracturing, the cracks spreading wider and wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the entire ring was covered in fissures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cursed energy poured in, the ring shattered completely, exploding in a burst of black energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black gemstone in the center continued absorbing the energy, and John instantly knew something had gone terribly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the silver ring on his other hand transformed into a gleaming silver arm and seized the black gemstone tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six magical crystals operated at full capacity, their surging power forming a cage to contain the growing curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the original container shattered, John had no choice but to temporarily transfer the curse into the limited gauntlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black threads, as thin and fragile as nerves, extended from the silver arm, seeping from his palm as the curse pushed back uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Breaking down at a time like this!\" John cursed under his breath, increasing the power of the gauntlet to trap the curse. The six magical crystals emitted an ominous purple glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden turn of events caught him off guard. The curse now seemed almost sentient, thrashing violently and resisting his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dementors, sensing danger, had stopped their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuckers were fleeing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black threads tore through their shadowy forms relentlessly. The Dementors were utterly terrified, retreating rapidly toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as they escaped, nearly twenty were devoured by the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-That's amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione was elated, seeing John still standing amidst the chaos. She called out, \"John, let's get out of here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John remained motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione grew anxious. If they didn't leave soon, someone else might show up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still needed to save Sirius. There was no room for delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she rushed over to pull John away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she approached, John let out a low growl, \"Get out of here, now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione froze in her tracks. From John's hand, the black threads surged straight toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in shock, and as she dodged, the Time-Turner she wore was struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a crack appeared in the hourglass of the Time-Turner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sand began to spill out, and John felt a wrenching sensation, as though he were being forcibly ejected from this dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, he grabbed the hourglass with his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his left hand held the Time-Turner, while his right hand struggled to contain the Soul-Eating Curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's face twisted as he snarled, \"Get out of here! I'll be fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone as clever as Hermione was completely thrown off at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see that John was in terrible shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry grabbed her arm firmly, his expression serious. \"Hermione, listen to John!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although known for his occasional recklessness, Harry never faltered in critical moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling Hermione along, he ran quickly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed John would be fine—after all, earlier he had seen himself safely back in the hospital wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since Dumbledore had told them to find John, it meant that John must not have come to any harm afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry glanced toward the opposite side, where someone was emerging from the bushes. Gritting his teeth, he tugged Hermione along and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One John could still be explained, but two Harry Potters? Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried but determined, Harry half-pulled, half-dragged Hermione away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they had gone, John finally had his hands free and no more distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of separation grew stronger and stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sand leaking from the hourglass began to merge into his body, and John saw the scenery before him constantly shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment it was daytime, the next it was night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time magic!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two major taboos of the wizarding world: time and soul magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, as luck would have it, John now held both in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul-Eating Curse wriggled and slithered toward the hourglass, attempting to consume the Time-Turner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to suppress it any longer, the Soul-Eating Curse erupted, transforming into an overwhelming tide of darkness that enveloped John entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden sand poured out, and John was drawn into a temporal backlash, the scenes before his eyes shifting and jumping chaotically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glimpsed a dark-haired boy being hoisted into the air by four Gryffindor students, the leader mocking him cruelly and threatening to pull down his trousers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted again, showing a young girl running over to stop the black-haired boy. However, the boy didn't appreciate her intervention. He said something curt, causing the girl to leave in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before John could contemplate why the black-haired boy seemed so familiar, a strong pulling force swept him away once more, and the scenery changed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was a handsome youth angrily confronting a large student. \"Hagrid, I can't just stand by and let you endanger the school!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome youth was now stroking an ancient-looking book, his eyes filled with greed and desire. The book's cover read,\"Advanced Dark Magic Unveiled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The imagery jumped again, and this time John saw a male professor conducting a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Defense Against the Dark Arts class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The session involved a Boggart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A freckled boy faced the Boggart, which transformed into an office desk, eliciting roars of laughter from the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor chuckled good-naturedly, but his laugh suddenly faltered. He turned to look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John saw those eyes meet his own for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor seemed about to say something, but John was pulled away again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he found himself back by the lake, where a bunch of biting cabbages rolled toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, John jumped back, but thankfully, this stop was even shorter than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jumps continued, one after another, as if John were caught in an endless vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Soul-Eating Curse intertwined persistently with the Time-Turner, creeping through the gaps in his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John watched it stubbornly press forward, realizing with a sinking feeling that he had no way to escape this chaotic loop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need a massive explosion, one powerful enough to generate the immense magical energy required to free me from this endless jumping,\" John muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such power, however, was beyond John's own capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted to the silver sword, which had been drawn into this chaotic time vortex with him due to its proximity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's expression hardened. Resolute, he made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fred—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After yet another disorienting leap, John suddenly heard George's voice echoing in his ears amidst the chaotic mix of other voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred turned his head toward the shattered wall, perhaps sensing death's imminent arrival. Everything before his eyes became unusually vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shards of stone flew through the air alongside a dark curse, hurtling straight toward Fred. Was this it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he about to die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that very moment, Fred saw someone entirely unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stood before him, his face filled with urgency. Fred, shocked and uncertain, barely managed to mouth two words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to explain. Gritting his teeth, John let go of both his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the Soul-Eating Curse consumed the hourglass, morphing into a grotesque human face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, John grabbed the nearby Sword of Silverwick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both hands gripping the hilt tightly, he drove the blade with all his might straight into the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they made contact, the overwhelming magical energy suppressed by the supercharged magic crystals was unleashed in full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystals shattered, and cracks rapidly spread across the blade, its silver fragments scattering like glittering sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered around John, a massive surge of magical energy erupted, radiating outward in waves of purple, black, white, and gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the containment of the temporal field, the explosion might have consumed the entire castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred could only watch as John was engulfed by the explosion, his form vanishing entirely in the blinding burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curse that had been aimed at Fred was obliterated by the blast, leaving him to be thrown violently through the air by the magical shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>",2075,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","e4083c25971854a90713d2495e4a9d810609845f1fb5a42d3e170ddb62afddc0","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-166","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-164",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]