[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-285":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},1646069,2109,"285: Crabbe and Goyle","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-285",285,"\u003Cp>The two big guys rubbed their hands nervously, wishing they could shove their heads into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me,\" John leaned back in his chair, eyes half-closed, expression dangerous, \"Gregory Goyle, Vincent Crabbe—when did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, I don't know what you're talking about,\" Crabbe tried to play dumb, waving his hands in denial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John grabbed Crabbe's left hand and yanked up his sleeve with force, his tone sharp: \"Then tell me—what is this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Mark appeared on Crabbe's left forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe panicked. \"Don't—don't reveal it here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle was clutching his head in fear, while Pansy shrieked at the two of them, \"You actually—you dared to do this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it wasn't me—it was my dad,\" Crabbe said, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John let go of his hand and stared at them coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prove it to me,\" John said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe's lips trembled. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John raised his hand. A small silver knife appeared and floated in front of Crabbe and Goyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destroy it,\" John said coolly. \"Either keep it and become my enemy, or destroy it—and stay at Hogwarts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two big guys were completely bloodless, and even Pansy was frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, they…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pansy, let me guess—his mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John narrowed his eyes, a mocking smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill Harry Potter, or… John Wick. A sneak attack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, not that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stared at the two trembling figures and chuckled lightly.\"Poison, then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, John, we didn't!\" Crabbe was nearly hysterical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John cut him off. \"Prove it. Right here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe and Goyle exchanged a glance, fear clear in both their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the king of Slytherin, formed of green crystal glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His word in Slytherin was law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle reached out with a trembling hand and picked up the little silver knife. He hovered it over the mark on his left arm, hesitating—then made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh—ahhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade pierced his skin. Blood dripped down as he screamed, dragging the knife inch by inch across his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain nearly shut down, sweat poured down his face, and he panted heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Mark was split down the middle by a long, bloody gash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Crabbe finally made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the knife from Goyle, let out a scream of his own, and stabbed through the Dark Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed down both of their arms, pooling on the floor—strangely, it didn't spill out of the compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy was pale, covering her mouth to stop herself from screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coldness in John's eyes faded. He reached out a hand and held it over Goyle's wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black threads wove through Goyle's flesh, and the Dark Mark slowly faded away. The wound gradually healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe received the same treatment. The blood on the floor gathered into two blood-red glass-like orbs, each imprisoning a tiny snake inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John handed them over—one to each of the boys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've just bought yourselves another life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at their even paler faces, John chuckled lightly.\"No need to tell your fathers. I'll handle everything. Stay here for Christmas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort trying to sneak two student Death Eaters into Hogwarts—what an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked at the two of them, waved his hand, and the compartment door swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Malfoy came over and saw the two of them clutching something and rushing out in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked in confusion and asked, \"What happened to them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John smiled and said, \"Maybe they had a stomachache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pansy, you're here—don't you want to see what's different about me today?\"Malfoy immediately started showing off his prefect badge the moment he saw Pansy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy exploded, \"You pompous brat—you smell like a skunk from '82!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she stormed out of the compartment in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy was left standing there, utterly baffled. \"What's her problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe she had a stomachache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy: \"…\"Do you seriously think I'm that easy to fool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne came over with a grumpy face. But the moment she saw John, her eyes lit up. She shoved Malfoy aside and was about to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy was quick to react. He blocked her.\"You're not leaving me alone to go listen to Cedric's speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Daphne's murderous glare, Malfoy dragged her off—half pulling, half forcing her—to help maintain order on the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As prefects, they had to assist with school duties and had a designated prefects' carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne absolutely hated this position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, someone else entered John's compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Daphne's younger sister, Astoria Greengrass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John.\" Astoria greeted him cheerfully, then stared at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" John touched his face, thinking maybe some of Crabbe and Goyle's blood had splattered on him earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing,\" Astoria said hesitantly, \"Just… you look like something's on your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John paused, then laughed. \"You're really sharp. Might make a great Auror one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astoria blushed bright red from the compliment. John turned his head to glance at his reflection in the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he really that easy to read?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train rumbled along the tracks, smoke puffing from the chimney into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione came by on her patrol and lit up when she saw John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John.\" She stepped into the compartment to greet him. Ron followed behind, lifting a hand in greeting—unsuccessfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astoria eyed Hermione warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione spoke with a hint of guilt, \"Sorry, about last time…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione, we're friends,\" John said with a smile. \"Do I seem like someone who'd be that unreasonable to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… very reasonable. Reasonable enough to break into the Order of the Phoenix and nearly chop off Sirius Black's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron didn't dare say that out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just leaned against the corridor wall, occasionally peeking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione was delighted to hear that. She said, \"Yes, we're friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John noticed the prefect badge on her chest and chuckled. \"I haven't congratulated you yet—on becoming a prefect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione smiled. \"This time, I beat you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John shrugged, unconcerned. \"I suppose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That remark reignited Hermione's competitive spirit—shewasdetermined to outdo John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she wasn't done with her patrol, they chatted for a bit before she left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne came rushing back in like a shark smelling blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced around warily, as if searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you supposed to be on patrol?\" John asked, puzzled. Astoria quickly tucked away a pen, looking a little guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, it's fine.\" Maybe realizing her intentions were too obvious, Daphne's earlobes turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the train ran for a while, the prefects no longer needed to patrol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's compartment was now full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy returned from his patrol, smugly declaring, \"You should've seen those Gryffindors I lectured. Their faces were priceless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typical Malfoy, performing at his usual level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky gradually darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also meant they were getting closer to Hogwarts, and the compartment slowly quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival, at the Hogwarts station, a sharp-chinned woman with meticulously groomed hair had taken Hagrid's place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was clearly not as noticeable as Hagrid. John took one look and immediately guessed that Hagrid was probably off on another mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He boarded a carriage and waited for it to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry also noticed Hagrid's absence. He squinted into the darkness, trying to spot him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ginny reminded him that they were blocking the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Harry had no choice but to leave for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he was filled with worry. This was the first time Hagrid hadn't been waiting at the Hogsmeade station to greet the new students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let his thoughts wander, dragging his heavy steps onto the path outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was wondering if Hagrid had fallen ill, he noticed that the usually empty space in front of the carriages… was no longer empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise—there was now a horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well,sort ofa horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked a bit reptilian. There wasn't an ounce of flesh on it; its black hide clung tightly to a bare skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single bone was clearly visible. Its head resembled that of a fire dragon, and its eyes were pale and pupil-less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large, bat-like wings—black and leathery—were folded against its sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood motionless in front of the carriages, one in front of each and every one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron and Hermione came over. Harry had wanted to share his worries with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn't get any answers, being with friends always helped him feel less on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatarethose things?\" Harry complained to Ron, pointing at the eerie horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ron just looked confused. \"What things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those horses.\" Harry froze for a moment, pointing again at the strange creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Ron still acted like he couldn't see a thing. It unsettled Harry—this wasn't funny at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be… he was seeing things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Luna appeared, carrying the cage that held Pigwidgeon, the tiny owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd met her on the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chaps ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon: Dragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","0f1678e601d264369db31f04453048bd6817bf1a09abe8e70d1cde404ea9ecf0","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-286","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-284",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]