[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-243":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},1646327,2109,"243: The Cave and the Master and Servant","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-243",243,"\u003Cp>Waves crashed violently against the jagged rocks, the steep cliffs dropping straight down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather wasn't great—dark, overcast skies cast an ominous feeling over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind was picking up, rustling their clothes as it blew past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This location was so remote that John couldn't help but admire Voldemort for even managing to chose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than the vast sea and barren rocks, there wasn't even a single tree in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, intermittent wailing echoed in their ears, sending a dull ache through their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John noticed Tommy's expression was grim. As a werewolf, his mental resilience wasn't the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching into his small pouch, John clapped his hands together, and the materials in his palms transformed into a pair of earplugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put these on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed them to Tommy. John's own mental strength was formidable—he didn't need them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy hesitated. If he wore earplugs, he worried he might miss some of John's instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John chuckled, signaling that it was fine. He reached out and lightly touched Tommy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's voice resonated directly in Tommy's mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't wear them, you won't be much help in there anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tommy was taken aback by the wonders of mind magic. Without further hesitation, he put the earplugs on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he put the earplugs on, things improved significantly—the wailing could no longer reach him, and Tommy's complexion finally returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking on the surface of the water, John used his Meteor Shoes to keep from sinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy dove straight into the sea, swimming toward the cave entrance beneath the distant cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was the first to step into the entrance. Calling it a cave wasn't entirely accurate—it wasn't very large, more like a crack in the rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he stepped inside, the piercing screams grew even louder. John frowned slightly but didn't show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy arrived as well. Though the water was shallower inside, it still reached up to his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the entrance was a narrow passage. The two moved forward, one behind the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's voice echoed in Tommy's mind: \"How did those two get inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy recalled the two men who had lost their minds. \"They went crazy, saying they could hear something, and then just ran straight toward the cave entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I tried to stop them, but it was too late. A while later, the screaming stopped. When I led people inside to check, we found them dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As John listened, he spotted a staircase ahead, leading up into a large cavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascending the steps, John took in his surroundings. The constant wailing was starting to get on his nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy swam up to the stairs and climbed out, adjusting his earplugs uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick Cleaning Charm, he dried his soaking wet body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John carefully observed his surroundings. Standing in the middle of the cavern, he noted that there were no visible doors or passageways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shifted, pupils turning vertical. Gradually, faint traces of magic appeared within his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical residue extended to the cave walls. John stepped forward, running his fingers along the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where the magical presence was strongest—most likely the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He circled the cavern once, examining every detail before stopping back at his original position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where the two were found?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy nodded. \"When we got here, they were already dead. Judging by their expressions, they must've seen something terrifying before they died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like someone attacked them from outside.\" John habitually tapped the cave wall with his finger before remembering that he had left his ring with Heinrich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel something… this wall was craving something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood,\" John concluded after a moment of observation. He turned to Tommy. \"Put some blood on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a blood sacrifice mechanism—entry required an offering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy didn't hesitate. Stepping forward, he pulled a dagger from his robes and sliced his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered onto the cave wall, staining its rough surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to anything requiring blood, John preferred not to use his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wizarding world, using human body materials could create unexpectedly powerful magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If acquired by the wrong hands, who knew what might happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be cautious, it was better for Tommy to be the one to offer blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blindingly white archway appeared on the cave wall, and the blood vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the arch, a doorway opened, leading into a pitch-black void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John placed his hand on Tommy's wounded arm. As his fingers brushed over the cut, the wound disappeared as if it had been nothing more than a smear of paint wiped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who attacked must still be inside. Stay sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, John stepped forward into the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy followed closely behind. The relentless screams echoed around them, distorting into what seemed like hallucinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shelby... I'm here, ...Tommy Shelby.... I'm here..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?! Who's there?!\" Tommy shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stopped abruptly, his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressing a hand to Tommy's forehead, he activated his mind magic, expelling the invasive voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy shuddered, suddenly realizing what he had just done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, sir, I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shh~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John cut him off, raising a hand for silence and listening carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he spoke calmly, \"The thing inside doesn't want us to have an easy time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his wand, and at its tip, a glowing orb of light formed before he flung it forward with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orb burst upon impact like a flashbang, illuminating the space ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale, ghostly figures were outlined in the sudden brightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing John's command, Tommy immediately rushed forward, firing seven or eight spells in quick succession, shattering the figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inferi,\" Tommy said grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood at the edge of a vast black lake, its surface stretching endlessly into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavern was immense—so high that even looking up, the ceiling was lost in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inferi had crawled out of the water, and the eerie screams from before had come from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with them driven back, the wailing had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John activated his night vision, his slit-like pupils scanning the area intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy lit his wand, staying alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place has anti-Apparition wards. There's a green light in the distance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John observed carefully. He noticed something extending from the lake's surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading Tommy along the shoreline, he reached the spot where the thing extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running his hand along the cave wall, his fingers tightened—he had found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the trail, he arrived at the lakeside and infused it with magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the mirror-like lake surface, a thick green bronze chain emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping the chain, John tapped it with his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chain coiled onto the shore, gradually piling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the lakebed, a small boat was slowly pulled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like it can only carry one person at a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John eyed the boat. It required magic to summon, and the amount he had infused was only enough for one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still someone hiding in the dark—he had searched the entire cavern but hadn't found them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they waiting to make a move when we take the Horcrux?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ghostly light flickered in John's eyes as he looked at Tommy. \"You go first. I'll follow. Be careful of the Inferi in the water, and don't take off your earplugs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy immediately jumped onto the boat, which slowly drifted toward the green light at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's body tensed, his eyes scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ghastly white face, as pale as marble, floated beneath the water. John had to admit—the person hiding was well concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activating his Sight, he watched as the boat approached the landing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reinfusing magic, he sent the boat skimming across the mirror-like surface of the lake, leaving only a quickly fading ripple in its wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the boat, he realized the number of Inferi was even greater than he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the water, hundreds—possibly thousands—of Inferi lay submerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspected Voldemort had slaughtered an entire village to create this defensive mechanism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black lake was eerie, with only the green glow and the light from Tommy's wand providing any illumination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John reached the center, he found a small island in the middle of the lake. He saw Tommy's tense posture finally relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center stood a stone basin, the source of the eerie green glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking closely, he saw that the basin was filled to the brim with a luminous, emerald-green liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like some kind of potion, shimmering with phosphorescent light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John reached out his hand, but before he could touch it, an invisible force prevented him from getting any closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the Horcrux in here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the emerald-green liquid and tried a siphoning spell, but it had no effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tested several other spells, but none worked to remove the liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when he conjured a bowl to try and scoop it out, it remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Voldemort, you really seem to have a thing for this,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the blood sacrifice at the entrance, and now this glowing green liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of it was instantly fatal—it was as if Voldemort wanted to watch his victim suffer, breaking them down slowly until they were consumed by despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a twisted hobby,\" John murmured under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the liquid again. He couldn't reach into it, couldn't separate it with magic, couldn't scoop or drain it, and even a Vanishing Spell didn't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it can't be altered by any means... does that mean it has to be drunk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John eyed the substance suspiciously. He had a feeling it wouldn't taste good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But taste was the least of his concerns—drinking it was almost guaranteed to have dire consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked at Tommy, sighed, and said, \"Tommy, I really regret bringing you along. If only it were someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only the two of them here, the one who had to drink the potion was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy had already heard John's mutterings earlier. Seeing himself as nothing but a servant, he stepped forward with the resolve of a man facing his death and respectfully said, \"My lord, I have always awaited your command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\" John smiled in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dipped a bowl into the green liquid, scooping it up until it was full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emerald glow reflected onto his face, making the scene look even more eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1738,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","8cb6a5e05b9f8895df34c824ae8ea4b0851df076f6290c258ad212b6696547a5","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-244","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-242",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]