[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-206":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},1646290,2109,"206: Front Teeth Match Big Stick and Interview","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-206",206,"\u003Cp>Care of Magical Creatures\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John watched as the Blast-Ended Skrewt sprinted ahead while Malfoy chased after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, this thing needs to go on walks like a dog to burn off energy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John fell into deep thought. Why had Hagrid never taken the Skrewts on walks before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student yelped in pain after getting pricked by the sharp spines on the Skrewt's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked at the trembling Skrewt in front of him and raised an eyebrow. A wave of pressure emanated from him, making the Skrewt take off at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his control, however, it never ran beyond John's designated range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Hagrid was pulling Harry aside for a private conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid's hair seemed to be deliberately styled today—sleek and shiny, as if he had used some kind of motor oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I remember Gilderoy Lockhart's shampoo being really effective at removing grease. Maybe Hagrid could use some.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Lockhart, John recalled how the man had once confidently pitched his own homemade shampoo to Silver-Hand Angel Investments, convinced it was a brilliant idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an esteemed alchemy master, John had immediately seen through it—besides being made of expensive ingredients, the shampoo was utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until an alchemist recruited from Johnny Silverhand's specialty store improved the formula that the shampoo was officially launched under the brand nameSwagger King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the spokesperson was Lockhart himself. The marketing results were fantastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the influence of the idol effect, sales skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The product even made its way overseas, raking in a huge pile of Galleons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should we have Gilderoy make a guest appearance at the Triwizard Tournament?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As John pondered the potential chaos Lockhart might unleash, Hagrid wrapped up his conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry glanced in John's direction and paused for a moment but ultimately didn't come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it was Hagrid who approached, his face flushed. His awkward, fidgety demeanor sent a wave of goosebumps down John's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, do you know anything that could make someone… more charming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because the tulip perfume idea had been a hit last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid hastily tried to cover up, as if afraid of being misunderstood. \"I mean, uh, a friend of mine, he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to say more, I get it,\" John raised a hand, cutting off the imaginary friend before he could materialize. After thinking for a moment, he said, \"A well-groomed beard and tidy hair can go a long way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, John recommendedSwagger Kingshampoo to Hagrid. In Hagrid's confused daze, he successfully sold five bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry got chosen as a Champion,\" Hagrid said worriedly after resolving his 'friend's' issue. \"But he doesn't seem happy about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's normal,\" John replied casually. \"Only the people who wronged you truly understand how unfair it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid deeply related to that statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing it belatedly, he asked excitedly, \"So you believe in Harry too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Hagrid, I tend to be blunt,\" John responded calmly, prefacing his next words with a polite disclaimer. \"But given Harry's skill level, I'd sooner believe that Hermione snuck out at midnight to put his name in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, that was a harsh take—just shy of outright saying that Harry, who was only slightly better than Ron, simply wasn't capable of it. Crude, but highly convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's Blast-Ended Skrewt was showing signs of wanting to pick a fight with another Skrewt. He whistled, and it obediently ran back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was utterly amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Hogwarts, a certain type of badge was becoming popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to guess—it was, of course, the work of our ever-wealthy and extravagant young master, Draco Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, John seriously wondered if Malfoy had turned bitter and vengeful after breaking up with Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though, as far as he knew, they had never actually been together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy, eager to show off his handiwork, tried to give John a badge. John stared at him as if he were an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy slinked away, looking a little put out. Meanwhile, everyone else got a badge for free—red ones in support of Cedric, and with two taps, they turned green, displaying the wordsPotter Stinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder he's been so invested in learning alchemy lately—true love, indeed,\" John remarked, before casually tossing the badge to Goyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle fumbled to catch the badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric was already quite popular even before becoming a Champion, and after being chosen, his popularity soared even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of giggling girls surrounded Cedric, making his embarrassment plainly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn't exactly a secret that he liked Cho Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Malfoy having gone to such great lengths to prepare so many badges, it would be a waste of money if some sort of conflict didn't break out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, after Potions class, Malfoy stepped forward to provoke Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His badges were seen on many students, with only a handful of Harry's closer friends choosing not to wear them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like it, Potter?\" Malfoy deliberately spoke loudly. \"You should take a closer look—they have another feature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he tapped the badge twice, revealing the green textPotter Stinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked every bit like some domineering CEO trying to win over a beauty by flaunting his wealth—except in this case, he was trying to provoke Harry's anger instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione smoothed down Harry's ruffled feathers and shot back sarcastically, \"Oh—so clever. How utterly brilliant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone had mastered the art of sarcasm, it was her. The tone was so cutting that for a moment, one could almost mistake her for Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, however, didn't take a stance alongside them. Instead, he stayed with Seamus and Dean, neither supporting nor opposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Malfoy got what he wanted—he and Harry started fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Densaugeo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furnunculus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spells clashed in midair. The casters were fine, but the bystanders weren't so lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's teeth started growing uncontrollably, while Goyle's nose sprouted a hideous boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron quickly rushed forward to check on Hermione, and Harry turned to do the same—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could, Malfoy lunged forward, grabbed Harry by the collar, and threw him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger took over Harry, and the next moment, he and Malfoy were grappling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing things take a bad turn, Ron jumped in to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two against one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them lost points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Snape had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one thing you could always count on, it was that Snape would never miss an opportunity to deduct points from Gryffindor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy lifted his chin arrogantly, like a victorious rooster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was a little messy, but he was otherwise unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, on the other hand, had taken a solid kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was rolling on the ground in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John heard about this, he nearly spat out his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only taken his eyes off Malfoy for a few hours, and the guy had already stirred up this much trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, during Potions class, Harry kept glaring in their direction with eyes full of hatred and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had to admit that Malfoy's ability to make enemies was truly unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he even thought Malfoy's ranking on the 'Most Hated List' could probably climb a few spots higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of aggro-drawing—John knew he could never match it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During class, Colin Creevey, a first-year, entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was looking for Harry, which immediately irritated Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Snape heard it was for an interview, his patience ran out completely. He ordered Harry to take all his things and get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Harry stepped out, a flash of green light caught his attention, making him turn to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that infuriating\"Potter Stinks\"badge. His expression darkened as he walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was already aware of the upcoming interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita Skeeter had once sent him an incredibly humble letter, politely asking for his advice on how to cover the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, John hoped she would go for the most sensational and explosive angles—after all, that was the best way to attract attention to the Triwizard Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he had set up a betting pool, published inThe Daily Prophet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wager? Predicting which of the four Triwizard Champions would take home the trophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even introduced high-stakes bets for each individual task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The promotional campaign had already been running at full blast for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the biggest favorite was star Seeker Viktor Krum, followed by the Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Harry was the youngest competitor, but he had one massive, game-breaking buff—The Chosen One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Krum's already massive popularity, Harry might have been the top pick for the front page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rita Skeeter did not disappoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John openedThe Daily Prophetthat day, he couldn't help but once again marvel—nowthatwas true talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the article, the Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter, would often shed tears in the middle of the night, quietly sobbing as he missed his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who didn't truly know Harry might actually believe this nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning the Chosen One into a pitiful crybaby—the sheer contrast made for an explosive headline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Malfoy couldn't help but ask if it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John merely rolled his eyes at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fought him last time—couldn't you tell for yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind oftragic little victimstarts throwing punches in a fistfight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead of SH at my Patreon!♥\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1546,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","06ff391275958077a3b06fa601af214d3d39974ba81bc99315eeda46de7173b6","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-207","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-205",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]