[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-207":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},1646291,2109,"207: Cheating and Poor Cedric","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>Stuffing Malfoy's sudden and inexplicable sense of guilt back where it came from, John wondered if he should send Malfoy to the library for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the top three on the \"Most Hated List,\" you actually feel guilty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since when did Hermione become the beautiful, top-student witch Harry had a romantic encounter with? When did those two start dating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, let Rita write whatever she wants, but tell her to cut out the nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massaging his temples, John felt that Rita had really let her imagination run wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe he had underestimated her talent for stirring up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that the article was full of lies, Malfoy immediately went to provoke Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy, holding hands with her best friend Daphne, stared at the newspaper and scoffed sourly, \"Stunning beauty?Her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear Pansy hadstrongopinions on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Hermione was equally irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already swamped with work, and now she had to deal with being falsely labeled as Harry's girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she wouldn't know if she were his girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's calledmotherly love, okay?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione, who had been forced into the role of an unwilling mother figure, was not happy about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, she had been stuck playing messenger between Harry and Ron during their fight, and her frustration had reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it was time for the trip to Hogsmeade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John glanced at Malfoy, who was planning to buy a new polishing kit to maintain his Firebolt. Stroking his chin, he held a letter from Tommy in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's a cliff near the orphanage—it might be a possible Horcrux hiding spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having more people on the job made things easier. After thorough investigation, they had finally managed to locate the cave from the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memorizing the location, John planned to find an opportunity to explore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the place was extremely dangerous—he had no intention of going alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why go solo when you can form a raid party?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they headed for Hogsmeade, Malfoy, who had been walking beside John, was swiftly sent packing by Daphne's sharp glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No awareness at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretly pinching John's sleeve, Daphne's eyes curved into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to grab a drink at the pub?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, John had some free time, and while his sense of taste was still intact, the butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks was definitely worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne, delighted at the chance for some alone time, quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them entered the pub and found a table to sit at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, John noticed that the Silverhand Cellar series was selling particularly well, with one drink—Crunchy Ice Fruit Delight—being especially popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking it, one would burp out a bubble that instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might seem childish to young wizards, but for adult wizards, it was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John ordered two butterbeers, and before long, he noticed Ron entering with a few other Gryffindors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like this breakup is pretty final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare to see the Golden Trio acting separately. John took a sip of his beer, then caught sight of a ring of foam sticking to Daphne's lips. Without thinking, he casually grabbed a napkin and wiped it off for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly did it without any ulterior motive—meanwhile, Daphne froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Hermione walking in alone, John saw her order two butterbeers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed as he spotted her discreetly sliding one of the beers under the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Invisibility Cloak? That's way more advanced than Barty Jr.'s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had to focus carefully before noticing even the slightest trace of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely unlike Barty Jr.'s cloak, which could still be seen through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning his attention to Daphne, he was surprised to find her face as red as an apple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Ah..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne stammered, completely losing her usual dignified demeanor as a young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Pansy, who had been out shopping, suddenly pressed her face against the glass as if she had seen something shocking. Her wide eyes stared unblinkingly into the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action immediately caught Malfoy's attention. He dragged Goyle and Crabbe over, and the three of them squeezed into the already narrow space in front of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, four people were crammed together, their burning curiosity practically visible in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were completely oblivious to the strange looks they were getting from passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the bustling tavern, Madam Rosmerta was clearly displeased—because Moody had brought his own drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's seat was in a rather secluded corner, but Moody's magical eye was quick to lock onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting next to Moody was Hagrid. The magical eye spun again and shifted toward Hermione's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moody patted Hagrid on the shoulder, prompting Hagrid to notice Hermione as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them walked toward her table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's ears twitched slightly as he picked up on Hagrid's gruff whisper, partially obscured by his thick beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, come to my hut at midnight. Wear your Invisibility Cloak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Hagrid then awkwardly acted out a half-hearted goodbye to Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little did he know, John had overheard everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Moody's retreating back and muttered to himself, \"Moody's magical eye can actually see through Invisibility Cloaks… And why is Hagrid asking Harry to meet him at midnight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing the Invisibility Cloak meant there was something to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This piqued John's curiosity, especially since it seemed like Moody had been the one to remind Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll check it out tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, he took another sip of his butterbeer. Hmm, tasted like plain water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time John returned to Hogwarts, the sky had just darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh shit! She's gonna murder another good fruit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed Daphne heading toward the kitchen and quickly pulled her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take a break for today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne wasn't listening at all—her eyes were fixed on the hand he had grabbed, her face turning as red as a persimmon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much persuasion, John finally got her to drop the idea of cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a sigh of relief and, upon entering the Great Hall, saw Malfoy being used like a servant, carrying a ridiculous amount of shopping bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Goyle and Crabbe looked utterly miserable, both of their hands full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopping is all about the experience!\" Pansy declared grandly. But in reality, she kept winking at Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, she had gotten her fill of watching Daphne and John's interactions. As Daphne's best friend, she was even more excited about Daphne's progress than her own love life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Malfoy suffered the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had planned to spend the day coming up with ways to humiliate Harry, but instead, he got dragged along as a human pack mule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large and small bags of goodies, many of which came from Honeydukes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy generously shared them with the Slytherins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy:I got my fill of romance today, so you all get some too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John thought Pansy's occasional bouts of madness were understandable—after all, Malfoy had also acted on impulse when he distributed those badges to the entire school for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two were definitely cut from the same cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John never even returned to the dormitory. He walked straight out of the Constellation Society's secret chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strolled openly through the corridors past curfew and even ran into Mrs. Norris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked her up for a quick petting session and slipped her two small fish treats as a bribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just around the corner, he bumped into Filch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them locked eyes in a silent standoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John cleared his throat. After a brief, mutual understanding, both of them deliberately turned their heads away, pretending not to see each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid further encounters, John cast a Disillusionment Charm on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no further interruptions, he arrived at Hagrid's hut. Not far away stood the massive Beauxbatons carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crouching outside the door, he soon heard a knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the door opened, Harry slipped inside, pulling off his Invisibility Cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did this feel like some kind of secret rendezvous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to move closer, a Zouwu suddenly burst out of the Forbidden Forest. Its left eye was still blind, but the right one had recovered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It darted around chaotically, sniffing the air before crouching down in front of John, trying to reach out with its paw to confirm his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was flicked by the Zouwu's tail. He patted its massive lowered head in reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got things to do. I'll come see you in the daytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activating his mental magic, he calmed the creature. The Zouwu obediently nodded, but as it walked away, it kept glancing back at him, clearly reluctant to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while later, Hagrid emerged from his hut, dressed in formal attire, his hair meticulously combed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's eyes widened. He had to focus to spot Harry walking beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached the Beauxbatons carriage and knocked on the door. The one who answered was Madame Maxime, also dressed elegantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid extended an invitation to Madame Maxime, and John's expression turned odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Hagrid really invite Harry to watch him go on a date?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He highly doubted Hagrid was that... mischievous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching them leave, John decided to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted—he was a little curious to witness Hagrid's first date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, from the bushes, he spotted Karkaroff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit stunned—were all these headmasters really this idle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was on a date, another was lurking in the bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, would he run into Dumbledore next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, where would Dumbledore be hiding? Under the carriage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that Karkaroff was heading in the same direction as Hagrid, which made him even more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following along, he soon heard some commotion in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, a few men shouting loudly, then a deafening, high-pitched roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dragon's roar… why does it sound so familiar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John quickened his pace, and soon, he saw a group of men jumping around anxiously in front of several dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were four in total, all roaring fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly recalled Fleur mentioning that the first task was a test of courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what could be a better test of courage than a dragon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They explicitly said the task couldn't be revealed in advance, yet one by one, you're all finding loopholes to cheat, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Hagrid, who had brought Madame Maxime along, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this the magical world's version of a honey trap?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headmasters personally seducing people just for a tournament?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, weren't they just bullying the honest guy here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John glanced at everyone present—Karkaroff, Madame Maxime, Hagrid, and Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they were all in on the cheating scheme, huh? And poor Cedric, the only decent guy, was completely left out....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John felt like Cedric was the hapless prey in a melon patch, surrounded by juicy gossip, yet he didn't get to taste a single bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAR—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>||THIS ISN'T FAIR!!!||\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar roar echoed through the air. John turned around and spotted a Hungarian Horntail that looked strangely familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amoham?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1863,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","f5ec78d06a72fad18d3d4921a52dd0503c096d7e8beece696d52708446197c7e","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-208","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-206",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]