[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-203":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},1646287,2109,"203: Dangerous Thoughts And Age Line","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>Finally, Dumbledore emphasized the binding nature of the Goblet of Fire contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the contract is formed, if your name flies out of the goblet, you cannot refuse to compete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused some of the eager young wizards, who had been itching to make a name for themselves, to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblet of Fire was placed in the entrance hall, sitting on the stool usually reserved for the Sorting Hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the feast concluded, everyone began to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, back to the ship,\" Karkaroff said as he approached the Slytherin table, speaking warmly and caringly to Krum. \"Viktor, how are you feeling? Are you full? Shall I have someone bring you some hot mulled wine from the kitchen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attitude was kind and gentle, like that of a headmaster who deeply cared for his students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when another Durmstrang student, eyes gleaming with anticipation, asked if he could have some mulled wine too, Karkaroff's demeanor changed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't talking to you, Polyakov!\" Karkaroff snapped harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I see you've spilled food on the front of your robes again, you troublesome boy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of his attitude shift left the Slytherins utterly dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle leaned over and whispered to the person next to him, \"Is he Krum's dad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just him—other students were starting to think the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karkaroff overheard this and shot a vicious glare at Goyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John chuckled softly. It seemed that favoritism was present in every school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Maxime led her students over, and Karkaroff's expression immediately changed, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, we meet again,\" Madame Maxime greeted him warmly, clearly in a good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beauxbatons students curiously looked over. John stood up, neither overbearing nor servile, and replied, \"It's an honor, Madame Maxime. Hogwarts has many interesting places. I hope you all enjoy your stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His demeanor was impeccable, leaving the Beauxbatons students visibly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still the same, making me feel like I should take you to Beauxbatons,\" Madame Maxime said, pausing before adding, \"But it seems you don't need that now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the Slytherin table, where several students were glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, gave Karkaroff a polite nod, and then led her students away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleur blinked, touched her badge, and indicated she would attend the Constellation Society gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then that Karkaroff turned his attention to John. When his gaze shifted to Heinrich beside him, a complicated expression flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heinrich, you should come with with us,\" Karkaroff said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, but Headmaster Karkaroff, we're not that close,\" Heinrich replied as he stood, completely unfazed by Karkaroff's darkened expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave John a slight bow and walked straight toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karkaroff, with a dark expression, followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the door, he came face to face with the Trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karkaroff froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable, leaving him completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's Harry Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious roar erupted. Moody stood behind him, his heavy body leaning on his staff, the blue magical eye fixed on Karkaroff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of Moody, Karkaroff seemed to recall something, and his face quickly turned deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene didn't escape the others' notice, and Heinrich's lips curled into a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scared, Headmaster Karkaroff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice wasn't loud, but it cut through the air sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karkaroff's eyes widened further as he stared at Moody. \"It's you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you've got something to say to Potter, you'd better keep moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Durmstrang group blocked the doorway, leaving no room for argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karkaroff said nothing, glaring at Heinrich before silently walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at that, our great Potter, always traveling with his babysitters,\" Malfoy sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was about to leave, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help turning to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Malfoy, grinning in a way that begged for a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pretended to faint dramatically, while Goyle and Crabbe played the role of doting nannies, fussing over Malfoy with exaggerated care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made Harry's anger surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moody came over and pulled him back, his gruff voice softening as he said, \"Don't pay them any mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry turned away without a word and walked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moody took a few steps, then turned back to cast a long, penetrating look in the direction of Slytherin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Constellation Society's secret chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lighting was dimmed, with starlight projected from the dome ceiling. Various glowing texts of different colors floated in the air, dispersing and reassembling when touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hazy beauty of the scene was utterly enchanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A luminous white wine trickled into crystal glasses, its sweet, fruity aroma spreading delightfully through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Fleur's first time entering the Constellation Society's chamber, and everything inside fascinated her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The round table was already filled, except for the seat directly opposite John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very glad,\" John said with a light chuckle, holding his crystal glass delicately. \"The stars have gathered together. This toast is to Fleur Delacour, our dear friend, for joining us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his crystal glass, and the others smiled as they followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine slipped down their throats with a sweet yet slightly tangy flavor. It was cool as it went down but left a warm sensation throughout the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Fleur's first time tasting such wine, and she couldn't help but savor it for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shooting star fell from the dome above, landing in their glasses and turning into wine, filling the glass once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This toast is for our graduated friend, Percy Weasley,\" John continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Percy wore a smile, his demeanor showing a bit of the maturity he had gained since leaving school and stepping into the working world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gathering continued, everyone shared their conversations—discussing the situations in various schools and venting about work-related matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, the topic shifted to the Triwizard Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Barty Crouch's assistant, Percy knew a lot of insider details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy, after downing a few glasses of wine, let out a small burp and asked, \"John, are you going to join the Tournament this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three eligible participants at the gathering all paused, their gazes fixed on John. Their eyes sparkled with anticipation, competitiveness, and an eagerness to prove themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John took a sip of his wine, then shook his head with a faint smile. \"I won't be entering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three looked somewhat disappointed. They had no doubt whatsoever that John could bypass Dumbledore's age line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was Fleur, Heinrich, or Cedric, they—all of the Constellation Society—had complete confidence in John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathering came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day was Saturday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students who usually loved to sleep in were, for once, all up and about early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entrance hall, at least twenty people had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all carefully observing the Goblet of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Trio was there too. Ron eagerly asked a third-year girl, \"Has anyone put their name in yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, the Durmstrang lot,\" the girl replied. \"I haven't seen anyone from Hogwarts sign up yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bet someone snuck in last night while we were sleeping,\" Harry said. \"If it were me, that's what I'd do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they watched, laughter erupted behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Fred, George, and Lee Jordan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three came down the stairs, visibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done it,\" Fred said smugly to the trio. \"Just drank it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred and George had come up with the idea of using Aging Potion the day before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they'd already drunk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were only a few months shy of the age limit, they were brimming with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think it's going to work,\" Hermione said skeptically, clearly unimpressed. \"This is Dumbledore's magic we're talking about—I'm certain he would have accounted for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three ignored her, trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weasley twins held up their pre-written names on parchment. In full view of everyone, they leapt toward the Goblet of Fire like they were diving into a pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, nothing happened. They burst into triumphant laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next second, they were both flung backward and landed on the ground, their hair and beards suddenly long, white, and bushy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins sat up, laughing hysterically at first, but then they couldn't help but start bickering and tugging at each other's new facial hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore, having witnessed the scene, stroked his own beard, as though comparing its quality to theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kindly informed the group that several others had already tried the same idiotic tactic of using Aging Potion to bypass the age line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Dumbledore walked back into the Great Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John arrived with Malfoy, and when he saw the twins' beards, he couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Great Hall, he noticed it had already been transformed into Halloween decorations, with bats and pumpkins as the timeless theme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were loudly discussing who had already thrown their name into the Goblet of Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John didn't care and casually picked up a piece of bread to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thankful that Daphne had overslept today due to being hungover. He'd heard that she had planned to prepare a special asian dish she learned from Master Chang's book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric asked Cho about the dish's name and told John that it was a pork dish and Daphne wanted to add cherry as the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I should probably kill that Cheng or Chang guy before it's too late.John thought. He was probably joking about the killing part... but he looked serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers erupted from outside as someone else put their name into the Goblet, breaking John's dangerous chain of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Angelina Johnson, a Chaser from the Gryffindor Quidditch team—a tall girl with dark skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione were delighted. Seamus Finnigan chimed in, \"Yeah, better her than that pretty boy Cedric Diggory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Gryffindors seemed to believe no one from the other houses deserved to be a Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Malfoy couldn't resist mocking, \"Pretty boy? Cedric could crush you with one hand. Harry should know that better than anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that one sentence, Malfoy successfully drew all the animosity toward himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a skill unique to Malfoy, a consistent top-three contender on Hogwarts' \"Most Hated Students\" list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron glared at him and shouted, \"That's because of the Dementors! Harry still beat you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" Malfoy sneered, \"but my team won, didn't it? Unlike you lot, whose sole purpose seems to be making the Boy Who Lived look good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and by the way,\" Malfoy added, twisting his mouth with practiced malice, \"it was John who drove off the Dementors that day, not Harry fainting from fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy's barbed words made him seem like he'd graduated top of his class from the League of Insults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so? John's so great, but he can't become a Champion!\" Ron blurted out carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left his mouth, the atmosphere froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the Slytherins, but even the other students fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange tension in the air made Ron finally realize that his mouth had gotten him into trouble—again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's gaze shifted to John. He calmly finished chewing his bread, sighed, and muttered to himself about how even a simple meal couldn't be peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a sip of water, he stood up and began walking toward Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action made the Gryffindors instantly go on high alert, like they were facing a dangerous threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead at my Patreon!♥\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1911,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","f30d372d048fcfeec8e7d86ce06b4473b9d51cb551ab51a606cf2e01ed6cecbc","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-204","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-202",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]