[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-316":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},1645900,2109,"Chapter 316 316: 316: Death Eater Activity Near Knockturn Alley","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-316",316,"\u003Cp>Dumbledore hadn't left the Headmaster's office. He stared at the silver instrument, a complex expression in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that child wasn't lying, then you should know what it means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most unpopular Headmaster in Hogwarts history, Phineas Nigellus Black, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore came back to his senses. \"You mean the third dream?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry had three dreams in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was nothing more than a young boy's restless stirrings. The second was about the attack on Arthur Weasley. And the third—was the strangest of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry had felt as if he were forcibly pulled over, as though two dreams were fighting over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know the identity of the one with the silver mask,\" Phineas said, a bit proudly. \"He truly is someone to be proud of. His appearance means he's connected to that person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I know,\" Dumbledore's half-moon glasses glinted, \"but that only pleases me more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's still doing things without straying from the right path,\" Dumbledore said. \"He's gained something—just like in second year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That destroyed diary from second year still lay in a drawer—destroyed by John and Harry themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore felt that it was time to have a talk with John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not from Johnny Silverhand—but from John Wick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John returned to Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw his room piled high with gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a scene he had grown used to by now. He began rummaging through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eh..?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleur had sent a bottle of women's perfume, leaving John thoroughly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the perfume aside and unwrapped a broomstick maintenance kit from Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric apparently still thought John really liked little handbags—he sent him a new one. And even included a women's version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Astoria had sent something too—a photo of her crying while traveling in Finland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the looks of it, Mr. Greengrass didn't seem too thrilled either. Only Mrs. Greengrass appeared genuinely happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have gone on this trip rather hastily... I wonder why..?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne sent a pen, seemingly handmade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its design looked somewhat similar to the one John had made before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, John unwrapped the presents and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle and the others didn't send anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, his uncle hadn't sent any gifts. It seemed he was waiting for John's response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To confront my own bloodline, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John mulled over it for a moment before Malfoy knocked on the door and called him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy didn't have anything urgent—just some updates regarding the plans they were scheming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyle and Crabbe hadn't gone home either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd been assigned a mission, and naturally, wouldn't dare return until it was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pansy had left in a big hurry, as if she were afraid someone was chasing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even her little boyfriend staying at the castle for Christmas could persuade her to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The school was especially quiet this year—probably because the entire Weasley clan had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John emerged from the Black Lake. Cold wind whipped through his wet hair, forming a layer of frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After evaporating the water, John had yet another failed attempt at communicating with the giant squid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vaguely suspected that the squid might actually be the spirit of the Black Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the lake, John headed toward the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid wasn't even spending Christmas in his hut this year, which made John suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hagrid keeps running into the Forbidden Forest,\" John muttered with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid had always gone into the forest before, but never this frequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was practically every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had promised Hagrid he wouldn't pry, so he could only suppress his curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeding the cute Zouwu, he got ready to head to Hogsmeade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Daphne had a sudden whim and invited him to the tea shop in Hogsmeade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived at the castle gates, he saw Daphne standing there gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne smiled as John walked beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching Hogsmeade, John ran into Cedric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was with Cho Chang; the two were arm-in-arm, looking very sweet together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John turned his head and saw Daphne looking at his hand, as if she were hesitating about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John, Merry Christmas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville waved cheerfully, his parents standing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran over and said, \"My mum and dad wanted to visit Hogsmeade again, so we're spending Christmas here this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Neville leaned in and whispered, \"Harry dreamed that Ron's dad was attacked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry said…\" Neville hesitated, \"that he was the one who attacked Ron's dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" John nodded. It seemed the Horcrux was affecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Voldemort's seventh Horcrux, Harry was undoubtedly the most unique one of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't under Voldemort's control, but was still subtly influenced by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with John for a while, Neville left with his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John, accompanied by an expectant Daphne, headed to the tea shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during Christmas, the place was still popular among young couples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they even stepped inside, John spotted Cedric and Cho Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne gathered her courage and tried to take John's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, John frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daphne, I'm afraid I can't walk with you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in his tracks, staring at the black owl slowly descending from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne's joyful heart gradually sank as she watched John take the letter from the owl's beak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced a smile despite her disappointment and said, \"It's fine, I just wanted to come take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John nodded and took a few steps before turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for you. Merry Christmas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled a gift from his pouch and placed it in Daphne's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disappointment on Daphne's face was instantly replaced with joy as she watched John leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held the gift with a look of bliss on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even notice Cho Chang and Cedric behind her, both wearing the unmistakable expressions of gossip-loving onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a reason John had hurried off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Death Eaters were on the move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since the Death Eaters' last attack on the American branch, and this time, the activity was in Knockturn Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security team had spotted Death Eaters; they had photos of them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe they'd been locked up for too long—some of them didn't even seem to recognize how much the world had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Death Eater even thought this was the same Knockturn Alley from the old days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John Apparated to the office, where Tommy was already waiting. He respectfully reported, \"Death Eater activity detected. It seems they've found the Gardener.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Voldemort finds out his dear follower isn't actually dead,\" John curled his lips into a mocking smile, \"then it looks like he's coming to rescue someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the Gardener's reaction?\" John asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy thought for a moment and replied, \"Nothing particularly unusual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had planted a mental seed in Barty Jr. before. Since Voldemort hadn't come looking for him for a long time, the seed had been steadily growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, upon seeing Death Eaters, there was no strong reaction from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Death Eaters won't act out in the open. We can give them a chance,\" John said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew full well that Death Eaters were like rats in the gutter now—they couldn't stand the light of day. Let alone taking Barty Jr. away in broad daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only option was a covert extraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was something John had been waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing he needed to worry about now was whether Voldemort would show up in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Jr. was simply too important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just as a powerful fighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more important was his father—Barty Crouch Sr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Sr., as the current Minister of Magic, wielded immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that power was still growing. Taking away his son, Barty Jr., could be used to threaten Barty Sr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh~ Issue a bounty—double the price this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John directly doubled the bounty on the Death Eaters and summoned the Star disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Voldemort showed up, he would be met with a counterstrike from this force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he didn't dare show up, then that seed would fully sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John narrowed his eyes. \"Let me see just how far Voldemort is willing to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to consider whether to inform the Order of the Phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea lasted barely three seconds before he dismissed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now wasn't the time. There wouldn't be many Death Eaters sent to Knockturn Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Order of the Phoenix clashed with the Death Eaters now, it might force Voldemort to relocate and hide elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ongoing tension between Johnny Silverhand and Dumbledore was the very reason Voldemort still had room to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm heading to the Garden. Want to come along?\" John glanced at Tommy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tommy checked the time, his expression calm as he replied, \"Um.. Can I say no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had an appointment with Oz, and it was almost time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really hated the Death Eaters—of all times, they had to show up now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 Chapters ahead: Patreon\u002FDragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1496,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","dab2017d0f49613118b4998b69b28699e48fcf21d69ac2756c2706fe4c94d132","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-317","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-315",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]