[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-218":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},1646302,2109,"218: Invitation and Yule Ball","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-218",218,"\u003Cp>During the day, John remained in an extremely weakened state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now be introduced as: John\"Extreme Debuff · Critical HP · Completely Average · Filthy Rich\"Wick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weasley twins snuck over to ask if he had been bitten by Heinrich, that vampire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John responded with a dramatic eye-roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, you still haven't invited a dance partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was the Yule Ball, and Fleur had come over to ask again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John shook his head. In fact, a few people had already asked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parvati and Lavender had both approached him, but he had turned them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had planned to go to Valley of No Breath for Christmas, but the matter of healing Neville's parents had delayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Longbottoms had recovered well, Percy had brought back a message—the couple wanted Neville to attend the ball before coming to visit them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they didn't want their son to miss out on this Triwizard Tournament tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At lunch, John didn't have much of an appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Daphne brought out a dish of dragon fruit fried rice she had just learned to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's expression was complicated, but seeing Daphne's expectant look, he still ate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how seriously Daphne was taking her cooking, John didn't have the heart to dampen her enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Daphne just wants to do her best with every meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought in mind, John finished the last bite of rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This holiday, most students from fourth year and above had stayed at school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this Christmas was particularly lively. John stood up and swayed slightly, and Heinrich was the first to step in and support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne's hand froze in mid-air, and she shot an annoyed glare at Heinrich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cunning bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his current state, John obviously couldn't train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he went to the library and pulled out some books on magic. Healing Neville's parents had led him to create an entirely new spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inception spell by which he can share his senses and activate empathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I think I just got lucky the last time I used it on the Longbottom couple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spell required an extremely high level of talent and mental strength to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The caster could enter the deepest part of someone's subconscious through dream magic, and at the same time, plant a suggestion-like mark within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mark took root and grew, the suggestion would subtly change the person's behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even more insidious than the Imperius Curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Imperius Curse simply forced control over a person, whereas this spell could imperceptibly alter them over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating a spell requires a vast accumulation of knowledge. John held a book in his hands, pondering how to refine and perfect this spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne also arrived at the library. She didn't disturb John, quietly sitting to the side and taking out her Transfiguration homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quill's tip scratched against the parchment, producing a faint sound—oddly soothing, almost like a lullaby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The library was silent, with barely a few people aside from John and Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the sun began to set, marking the approach of dinnertime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stood up to leave. At the door, he paused for a moment, waiting. Soon, Daphne hurried out with her assignments in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and said, \"Let's walk together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that John had waited for her, Daphne's face lit up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked toward the Great Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they reached the entrance, John suddenly stopped and turned toward Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Daphne nearly bumped into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She halted just in time and looked up, her heartbeat quickening as she met his brown eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John said, \"Because of some things, I'll be attending the ball tomorrow.\" The strands of hair hovering in front of his eyes made him look like a dangerous beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne's pulse sped up even more. Her fingers idly played with a bookmark tucked between the pages of her book, but at John's words, she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he was going… his dance partner wouldn't be me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that thought, Daphne's expression dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John didn't notice and asked casually, \"Daphne, do you have a dance partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mouth moved faster than her brain. The words had already left her lips before she even processed them, and her heart immediately started pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at John in disbelief. Why was he asking this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'm inviting you now.\" John smiled, taking a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed slightly, left hand placed behind his back, while his right hand extended in an elegant invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Daphne, may I have the honor of inviting you to be my dance partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Daphne completely forgot about maintaining her usual composed persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned, she reached out, her fingertips brushing against his slender hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint tingling sensation spread from her fingertips, coursing through her body and reaching her heart, snapping her back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The honor is mine, John.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile bloomed like a rose, her earlobes tinged pink, with two delicate blushes adorning her cheeks—radiant and captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Daphne was lost in the moment, John glanced around, then leaned in slightly toward her, looking a bit guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked conflicted, then finally mumbled awkwardly, \"Actually, I don't know how to dance… so could you teach me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's logic was simple—since he couldn't dance, he should find someone who looked like they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne was the young lady of the Greengrass family, so she must be a great dancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reasoning was straightforward, but Daphne's smile grew even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a determined gaze, she said, \"I can practice with you for as long as it takes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In John's eyes, if Daphne held a shield and wore a blue outfit, she would be the Captain of the Magic Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yule Ball arrived as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a night of crash-course training, John had managed to grasp some basic dance steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Daphne who suffered, having been stepped on by John multiple times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students entered the hall in formal attire. Malfoy wore a black velvet high-collared dress robe, and with his platinum-blond hair neatly parted in the middle, he actually looked rather put together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By his side was Astoria Greengrass, dressed in a light blue evening gown that made her look stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinrich had also put on a dark red dress robe, and for once, he had styled his black hair, slicking it back—only then did people realize he was actually quite handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't have a date, and neither did Percy. Dressed in a navy-blue dress robe, his hair combed meticulously, he looked like a second coming of old Barty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John also spotted Daphne. After spending the night teaching him to dance, she had gone back to change and put on a refined makeup look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike her sister's blue gown, she wore a form-fitting white evening dress, its long train trailing gracefully behind her. Tiny gemstones embedded in the fabric shimmered like starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden hair had been styled to perfection, flowing down her back like silk—she looked like a flawless pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There isn't any enemy nearby.. my danger senses are calm.. so why is my heart speeding,,?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She looks like a fairy..\" There were murmurs by the little students present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of admiration flashed through John's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before John, Daphne's cheeks still carried a faint blush. The dress that Lady Greengrass had chosen for her was a bit too extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John chuckled. \"Waiting is merely preparation for something even better to come, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attire was far simpler—a well-fitted black suit that accentuated his tall frame, standing a head above most of his peers. With broad shoulders and a slim waist, he looked every bit like a prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there, extending his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne had rehearsed this moment countless times in her mind, yet she still felt her heart racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently took John's arm, and in that instant, every gaze in the room was drawn to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astoria's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they stepped into the ballroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The champions were scheduled to enter later, but for now, the students had no hesitation in directing all their attention toward the pair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone was seated, it was time for the champions to make their entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first champion had an air of mystery—she looked like a princess from Beauxbatons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleur was as stunning as ever, now dressed in a silver-gray satin gown that complemented her hair color perfectly. She carried herself with elegance and grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dance partner was a Hogwarts student, Roger Davies, who also happened to be the captain of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second champion was Cedric. His handsomeness went without saying—he looked like a knight with a sword at his side, carefully reminding his dance partner, Cho Chang, to watch her step on the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had finally won the girl over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third champion was Krum, standing tall and firm in his red dress robes, resembling a northern prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione wore a flowing periwinkle gown, her brown hair elegantly styled into an updo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like Cinderella stepping out of her pumpkin carriage, completely transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John couldn't help but widen his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that Hermione? What happened to her teeth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's once prominent front teeth had shrunk, making her look even more beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was momentarily surprised before quickly coming to terms with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course—this was the wizarding world, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione had always had good features; she had just been too focused on studying to pay much attention to her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she had, it was enough to leave people in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John couldn't quite understand—how did Hermione end up with Krum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted Ron, who was standing next to Parvati's sister, Padma, a girl with striking looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ron didn't seem to notice this at all. His eyes were locked onto Hermione, completely oblivious to the fact that Padma was sitting there with a tense expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, everyone's attention shifted to the last person to enter—Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only skill seemed to be smiling. Judging by the slightly stiff curve of his lips, he was really giving it his all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a bright and cheerful young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dance partner was Parvati, the pretty Gryffindor girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her failed attempt at inviting John, Parvati had readily accepted Harry's invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four champions entered the ballroom and walked towards the guest of honor table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore beamed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Sr. was present at the ball as well. His dress robes were no longer as stiff and restrictive as usual, leaning more towards a relaxed fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madame Maxime and Karkaroff were also there, along with other professors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most eye-catching figure wasn't any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the man wearing a silver mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students gasped the moment they saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johnny Silverhand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of sight from others, John subtly nodded at 'Johnny Silverhand.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked man shifted his gaze elsewhere, and beneath the mask, his eyes curved slightly—as if he were smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there, Heinrich's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy actually showed up. And in this way, no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Ledislay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cunning man. Indeed\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1879,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","5aacfed19137789c4722b6e54229ba384c16e84905801f9782f918776a192abb","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-219","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-217",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]