[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-242":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},1646326,2109,"242: The Third Task and Incident","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-242",242,"\u003Cp>Repairing the Constellation Society would cost a fortune, especially the areas that had been burned by the Fiendfyre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After class, Malfoy eagerly performed beyond expectations, but this time, he managed to avoid getting caught by Moody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John fell into deep thought—who exactly was that person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Polyjuice Potion? Or some kind of Transfiguration?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the person had taken Percy's form meant they knew about Percy and John's relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was their goal in entering the Constellation Society's chamber?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amulet and the unregistered wand—this person had come prepared, possibly having dealings with Silverhand Johnny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had already sent Tommy to investigate the serial number on the amulet, but the result was disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amulet belonged to an Enforcer, and that Enforcer had reported it missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The time of the loss isn't far off from when old Barty was attacked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John frowned—it seemed like there was a connection between the two events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled that old Barty had been attacked and that the amulet had saved his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that the person who attacked old Barty is the same one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that were the case, then the suspicion on Moody seemed to be cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during the holidays, Moody never left the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinrich could vouch for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn't Moody, then how did that person manage to enter and exit the school so freely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They left to attack old Barty and then returned to infiltrate the Constellation Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John felt a bit frustrated. \"We missed the chance to catch them this time. Next time, it'll be even harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, the only thing John could do was wait for the person to show up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was unlikely to happen anytime soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered the members of the Constellation Society and informed them of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that the person had taken Percy's form, Heinrich's eyes flashed as he said, \"It could be a Metamorphmagus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Heinrich's uncle was a Metamorphmagus, so he had some knowledge in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Animagi, Metamorphmagi could alter their facial features but couldn't fully transform into animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their changes were mostly limited to hair color and facial structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though the suspicion on Moody has lessened, we still can't let our guard down,\" John told them. \"From now on, for safety, everyone must move in pairs—except for Percy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric and Heinrich, Fleur and Daphne, Neville and Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to stay in contact to prevent any unexpected incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the champions had to protect each other as well—at least until the final task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that person knew about the connections within the Constellation Society, they might also target its members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John checked everyone's protective amulets. After confirming there were no issues, he let them leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then went to the location where he had set his traps. Since the traps had been triggered, that person couldn't have escaped unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're injured—and seriously, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's traps suppressed magical flow. That person had abandoned their wand in the end because their magic had been drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of condition wouldn't recover quickly. Even so, they had fought at an incredibly high level. John estimated that their magic level had likely reached Level Six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Hogwarts, only the Heads of Houses could achieve that level of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such strength, there aren't many possible suspects in the wizarding world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few names flashed through his mind, but they either lacked motive or had no way to infiltrate Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The good thing is, they're wounded. They won't appear again anytime soon. With the Triwizard Tournament coming up, security will be tighter, making it even harder for them to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, John finally let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third task had been announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue was set at the Quidditch pitch—it was a maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The champions had to navigate the maze and find the Triwizard Cup, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obstacles were likely magical creatures, as Hagrid had been seen constantly bringing various things into the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever overcame the obstacles and reached the Triwizard Cup the fastest would be crowned champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just the obstacles—there was also the possibility of the champions scheming against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That being said, from what John had observed, that scenario was unlikely to happen this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the four champions seemed like the type to play dirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the main challenge would be getting past the obstacles as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous tasks weren't pointless either. The current standings determined the order in which the champions would enter the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant Cedric would go in first, followed by Harry, then Fleur, and finally Krum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In theory, entering first was an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was always the chance that someone lucky could find a shortcut and get ahead—so in a way, it was still fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The results of Moody's supervision had been released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also meant that Dumbledore's office was spared from being flooded with letters again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the outcome was good, the aftermath wasn't so pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moody's teaching attitude, especially his clear bias against Slytherin, had drawn serious criticism from Mr. Greengrass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with Dumbledore, stating that while he was willing to show respect, it was on the condition that Moody remained fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he would report this matter truthfully to the school board, making it almost certain that Moody's tenure as a professor would soon come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Dumbledore assured him that he would arrange for a new professor to take over next term as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the time being,The Daily Prophethad quieted down, giving Dumbledore a brief sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn't care much about the negative press, the flood of complaint letters from parents had been giving him a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The school year was nearing its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exam week was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academic workload had grown heavier for everyone—except for the four champions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hermione and Ron had put aside their exam revision to help Harry practice various spells for the third task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Harry was called to Dumbledore's office once, though no one knew what was discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exam week had just ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third task would include an invitation for the champions' families to come and watch the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At school, John spotted a group of red-haired people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Weasley family—seemed like the Dursleys wouldn't be attending this grand event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from them, the families of the other three champions had also been invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recent period of calm had made John slightly lower his guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person had not reappeared, and John was beginning to feel that the final task might not be as dangerous as he had initially feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the champions' families, representatives from the Ministry of Magic had also arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been attacked before, Barty Crouch Sr. looked rather unwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Percy stood beside him and greeted his family from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Weasley beamed with pride for her son, while the twins, as always, were up to their usual antics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Sr. soon left with Percy—because standing behind him was someone he didn't want to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia Bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman was his strongest political rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he showed her a pleasant expression, that would be truly suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with sharp eyes could see that this was Barty Crouch Sr.'s chance to make a comeback. Amelia Bones showing up at this time? There was no way she was here to help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merpeople incident still had lingering effects, so the professors had conducted a thorough inspection of the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after confirming that nothing unexpected would happen did they allow students to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had originally planned to watch the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a single letter shattered that possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the envelope brought by Riddle, and his expression froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of our men died...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the contents, his face turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people he had stationed at the possible Horcrux cave site had met with an accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two security team members were killed on the spot. Tommy had already gone to take control of the situation, but from the looks of it, things were escalating fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heinrich, I need to leave for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John found Heinrich and instructed him, \"I have a bad feeling something's going to happen. Stay on high alert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable sense of unease had settled in his chest because of this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He warned Heinrich repeatedly—he had to be extra careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinrich nodded in agreement, and after giving a few instructions, John hurriedly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, he temporarily handed the Gauntlet to Heinrich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what happened, with this in hand, things shouldn't go too wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John exited the school through the Whomping Willow, passed through Hogsmeade, and used Apparition to reach his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the desk lay a glove—it was a Portkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using it for transportation, John arrived at an open area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop a cliff facing the sea, he looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Tommy wore a grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John descended and asked in a low voice, \"Who triggered the thing inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy's face was dark as he said, \"It wasn't us. Something inside keeps emitting a brain-piercing scream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the security team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant it was most likely the Death Eaters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's expression sank. It seemed Voldemort had found out he was here to destroy the Horcrux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing unknown—who had come?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security team stationed here was mostly composed of werewolves. Their willpower wasn't as strong as that of ordinary people, making them highly susceptible to the effects of the screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John ordered them to retreat and stand guard around the perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had planned to lead a full-force assault on the cave, but it seemed the enemy had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn't put a stop to it soon, the nearby lifeforms might all be killed by the screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John exchanged a glance with Tommy, and the two prepared to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, back at Hogwarts, the third task had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sooo... I disappeared for two days (Was it three?) because I did somethingincrediblydumb. Picture this: me at a party, see a fancy-looking Parmesan Pizza, decide to live my best life, and grab a slice. One bite in—delicious. Ten minutes later—chaos.Why? Because I'm allergic to eggplant... and guess what the pizza base was made of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, I’ve survived my tragic villain origin story, recovered from my eggplant betrayal, and I’m officially back in the game. Let’s do this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1764,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","107044301330d1b85d7fcde7d6fc6b38e479cb4db965fa60fee64fa1245f0c47","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-243","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-241",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]