[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-219":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},1646303,2109,"219: Absent Ludo and Dancing","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>At the guest of honor table, Dumbledore was conversing with Barty Crouch Sr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's Ludo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore glanced around but didn't see the ever-enthusiastic Ludo Bagman anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Sr., no longer maintaining his previously stiff smile, replied, \"Ludo ran into some trouble recently. He won't be coming today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, what a shame,\" Dumbledore said regretfully. \"Tonight's ball is quite lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things might be even livelier on his end,\" Barty Crouch Sr. smiled meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only recently discovered that Ludo Bagman had been trying to rig the tournament behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That revelation had infuriated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had waited so many years, working tirelessly—finally, there was an opportunity to run for Minister of Magic, and this fool wanted to pull such a stunt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he want to turn him into a laughingstock?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Crouch Sr. learned about it, he decisively brought in professionals to handle the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, John had been aware of Ludo's scheming. He had just been waiting for Crouch Sr. to come begging for his help—after all, it was a great opportunity to make the man owe him a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even made sure the information reached Barty Crouch Sr. through Percy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when Crouch Sr. finally came seeking his assistance, John had been more than happy toinviteLudo into Silverhand's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disguised as John, Kim Ledisley had unhesitatingly locked the man up in Silverhand Johnny's exclusive shop garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, imprisoning a Ministry of Magic official should have caused quite a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for Ludo, the Auror Office was already under John's control—no one even came to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Sr. also wanted to teach this rule-breaking troublemaker a lesson, so he didn't inform the Ministry at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With lies covering the top and deception below, no one had any clue that Ludo was being held captive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, Ludo spent an entire day and night locked up, unable to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wrong, Lord Silverhand Johnny!\" Ludo, stripped of his wand, lay sprawled against the wall, slapping at it in desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him, there was no way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from him, a patch of thriving flowers made his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly recalled what Silverhand Johnny had said during the first task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the flowers, he even spotted an unidentifiable bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That nearly sent him into a breakdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is this deep-fried Tianshan snow lotus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And spiced scorpion heads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stir-fried centipede legs in sauce?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This 'rat tail juice' is just too much—I'm a young man who values integrity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blueberry ink stir-fried noodles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watermelon and grape stew with vermicelli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hami melon explosive ethnic style???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was set up in a self-service format—by reading aloud the names from the menu, the corresponding dishes would magically appear on the plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But John had a strong feeling that someone was messing with him. He looked up and caught sight of Daphne, who was looking rather shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn't know was that this menu had been specially prepared by the house-elvesjustfor John Wick—one and only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was their way of expressing their deep respect for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dishes were inspired by a menu Daphne had \"helpfully\" provided, with the house-elves adding their own creativeenhancementsto the flavors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I'll have a pineapple pizza, thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently, he offered an apology to Italy—because at least Italians would only curse at him. This menu? It was out for blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risking the possibility of getting beaten up by Italians, John finished his pizza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of touching anything else from that cursed menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Daphne was gracefully cutting her steak into perfect bite-sized pieces, eating slowly and delicately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Daphne had finished as well, Dumbledore stood up and motioned for the students to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his wand, all the tables floated to the walls, clearing a large open space in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with another flick, he conjured a tall stage along with the instruments on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone else marveled at the display, John's eyes were fixed on Dumbledore's wand as he muttered, \"Brilliant Transfiguration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The famous wizarding band, theWeird Sisters, took the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their name, theWeird Sisterswere, in fact, an all-male band.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had impressively thick body hair and wore tattered clothing, clearly shredded on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the understanding of the Muggle world, theiredgy beggar aestheticprobably placed them somewhere in the rock genre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite their hardcore appearance, their music was slow and melancholic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a confident smile, Fleur took Roger Davies by the hand and led him onto the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roger Davies was already so thoroughly enchanted that if Fleur told him to go punch Harry right now, he probably wouldn't even hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was Cedric, who extended his hand to Cho Chang with a gentlemanly ease, leading her into the dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fusion of Eastern and Western styles clashed beautifully, as both partners were undoubtedly among the most attractive people in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krum, ever the gentleman, gracefully invited Hermione to dance, and she accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John suddenly caught a whiff of jealousy in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, it's Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind, then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had no idea what Ron was thinking—after all, Padma was just as renowned for her beauty as her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite having invited her, Ron wasn't sparing her a single glance. That was just plain rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world of jealous men was truly baffling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Harry took his turn on the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment John saw his expression, he immediately understood why Harry and Ron were such good friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when Harry danced with Parvati, he looked like he had just swallowed a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worst part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mate, could you at least look at Parvati?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about two seconds away from stabbing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was speechless as he watched Harry stare at the ceiling, utterly fixated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is so interesting up there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if dancing with Parvati was some kind of punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as John was enjoying the show, someone suddenly called his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up—Daphne had risen from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, let's dance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's schadenfreude-fueled expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his turn now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Daphne extend her fair left hand, he quickly adjusted his expression, put on a smile, and gently took her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all the dance steps he'd painstakingly practiced through sleepless nights flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's our turn,\" John chuckled, stepping into the dance floor in time with the beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lightly placed his hand on Daphne's waist. Their eyes met, and the dance began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spins, dips, waist holds, a half-turn to the left…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-and-white figures swayed in sync at the center of the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco Malfoy had initially planned to invite Astoria to dance, but then he noticed her eyes gleaming as she stared, utterly transfixed, at the two in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco was thoroughly frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted Pansy standing to the side and moved closer, just about to ask why she didn't have a dance partner either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost and don't bother me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swift kick sent Malfoy stumbling back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his side and watched as Pansy and Astoria huddled together, looking as if they were about to grab bowls of rice and start eating right then and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so interesting about this? Watching mermaids fight would be way more entertaining,\" Draco grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle glanced over, shook his head, and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Draco, if you keep this up, people are going to think you're really dumb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're calling me dumb? You have the nerve to call me dumb?\" Malfoy exploded with rage. \"If you've got the guts, step outside for a duel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being called dumb by Goyle, of all people—a guy who couldn't even pass an exam—was downright outrageous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle smirked disdainfully and said, \"Oh, so you're good at fighting? Big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered, still holding a chocolate bar between his fingers. \"In this world, it's all about power and connections. Which gang are you from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name's Ade. If you don't like that, just call me 'Young Master.' I can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle walked up to Malfoy, flashed his teeth, and lowered his voice, \"Oh, so you're just a little punk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy looked at Goyle suspiciously, then jabbed Crabbe—who was sneakily stuffing a mini cake into his pocket—with his elbow. \"Wait… he's not on my side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe, his mouth full of cake, blinked in confusion. \"I thought he was?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Weasley twins, lurking nearby, quickly stuffed a box labeled \"Reckless Chocolate Bars\" into their pockets and ducked out of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being briefly intimidated, Malfoy snapped out of it, flew into a rage, and tackled Goyle, grabbing his head and giving him a furious beatdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion got so out of hand that Snape—who had been prowling around outside catching couples—ended up dragging both of them away by the ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Draco, listen, that's not what I meant to say—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up! Call me 'Young Master'! I can handle it! Didn't you just say fighting was useless? Here, take another kick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, chaos reigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the dance, John felt like his face was about to cramp from smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held Daphne by her slender waist, helping her up, but accidentally used too much force, pulling her against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne reacted as if she had just touched a boiling kettle, instantly pulling away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a brief moment of contact, but when John looked at her again, her face was so red that he thought she might have a fever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.. Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital wing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's concerned question only made Daphne want to die of embarrassment. Covering her face, she ran off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John reached out in a dramatic attempt to stop her, but failed, standing there a little dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that about?\" Scratching his head, he patted his chest. That impact just now actually hurt—he hadn't realized before that Daphne's head was so hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to step aside to rest, Padma from Ravenclaw appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, Padma extended an invitation. \"Would you like to dance with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the sugar-obsessed duo nearly charged in to tear this girl apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How dare she steal the house while our big sister isn't around?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John glanced over at Ron, only to see that he was still staring at Hermione, completely oblivious to the fact that Padma had left his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but sigh, \"Doomed to be single for life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1765,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","24229436c4d864e5a89f2d63e55a261ebd47adf5a82367dd53222f8f7633db44","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-220","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-218",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]