[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-382":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},1645966,2109,"Chapter 382 382: 382: Going on a journey","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-382",382,"\u003Cp>Time was a taboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power, in a single moment, in a single instant, was enough to destroy the entire future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was also, to this day, the hardest force to control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Time-Turner was one of the few tools capable of manipulating it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sand inside was the key to its function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John raised his left hand. Golden grains of sand shimmered, condensing into magic upon his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After turning the Time-Turner to go back, he had laid out his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had returned, he could feel the time his body had briefly ceased to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time and soul.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John set down the newspaper. The headline announced that Barty Crouch Sr. had been awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle at the Ministry had pushed the Minister's approval ratings higher, and the Wizengamot had honored him with the medal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't hard to see why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Death Eaters had been nearly annihilated during the fight at the Ministry. More than thirty of them had been captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trials had lasted three days, and once again, Barty Crouch had sent them all back to Azkaban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort was now completely alone. Aside from Bellatrix, whose fate was uncertain, he had no followers left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This puts him on the same starting line as Grindelwald,\" John muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Dark Lord had resurfaced, and Grindelwald had fled his homeland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministries of Magic across the world tightened their guard against foreign wizards entering their borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Voldemort, Grindelwald was far more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because his raw power was greater, but because of his ability to sway hearts and minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grindelwald had once swept across the magical world of Europe. If not for Dumbledore, the Statute of Secrecy itself might have been overturned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before such a dangerous figure, Voldemort was nothing more than a man trapped in his own country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was also because the enemies they faced were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grindelwald had gone up against a young Dumbledore, while Voldemort had faced him wielding the Elder Wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two generations of Dark Lords, both bound by the same White Wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dumbledore, you'll be busy from here on out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John saw the report of Slughorn becoming Headmaster of Hogwarts, he wasn't surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the joint invitation of the four Heads of House, and Dumbledore's grievous mistake, Slughorn's appointment as Headmaster was already set in stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Umbridge's matter wasn't recorded anywhere, quietly handled by the Ministry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been nothing more than a pawn to be discarded. During her tenure at Hogwarts, she had earned the hatred of nearly everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry dismissed her, and out of \"humanitarian concern,\" sent the Umbridge found in the Forbidden Forest to St. Mungo's for treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oz Hield had performed outstandingly during her time teaching, and the Ministry reassigned her back to the Auror Office with a promotion to Director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To facilitate Auror training, the Ministry also opened an Auror training program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lippy was successfully promoted, becoming Oz's colleague and head of the training program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierce managed to enter the Wizengamot, becoming a high-ranking Ministry official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Percy, however, couldn't be promoted yet, having only just received one not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slughorn's appointment as Headmaster had also been backed by the Ministry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Dumbledore, Slughorn was personable, and his Slytherin connections made his appointment widely welcomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Ministry, as long as the man in that seat wasn't Dumbledore, everything was negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Second-Class Medal? My father at least deserves a First-Class,\" Draco grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius was among those decorated this time, along with Lippy and Barty Jr.—all three awarded Second-Class Medals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johnny Silverhand, however, received a First-Class Order of Merlin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco knew full well that his father had merely endured humiliation, waiting for the crucial moment to strike—helping bring down the Death Eaters in one sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was grumbling, the upward curl at the corner of his lips was impossible to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with Dumbledore completely losing his chance at being Headmaster again, Draco clapped his hands in delight. \"I've always thought we needed a new Headmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John handed a letter to Basil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basil tilted his head after taking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John opened the window for him, and he flew out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hogwarts Great Hall had been badly damaged. Though it could be repaired, it would take time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As compensation, John invested a large sum of Galleons into Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, they were at Silverhand Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Draco's first time visiting, and he realized this place was no less magnificent than his own family estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric's jaw also dropped. He'd known John, as Johnny Silverhand, had to be incredibly wealthy..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing it firsthand was still overwhelming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why were the two of them here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Cedric had graduated, and now needed to find a job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not going pro?\" Draco asked, puzzled. \"With your skills, a few years of training at a club and you might actually make it onto the field.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That mouth of his made Cedric really want to punch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he mean by \"a few years of training\"? Was his technique really that bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quidditch isn't my goal,\" Cedric said. \"I want to pursue advanced research in Transfiguration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco blinked in surprise. \"You're interested in that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Transfiguration is the best in seventh year,\" John said, flipping through a heavy book. \"Professor McGonagall praised him for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\" Draco shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cedric's father thought his son would have a brighter future at the Ministry or in Quidditch, he still chose to respect his wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his son had found an investor, Mr. Diggory knew Cedric wouldn't have to worry about making a living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you want to go to Uganda?\" Draco asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric planned to go there to study Transfiguration in depth. Their branch of Transfiguration was far more diverse than the one taught locally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to stay for a few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he had come to John first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he could also keep an eye on international developments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizarding world at home was calm for now, but no one could say when either of the two Dark Lords might return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric knew he had to strengthen himself as quickly as possible, and Draco shared the same thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Draco had come seeking John as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, John didn't have the time to help Draco train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can recommend someone to you,\" John said. \"He's absolutely the best teacher you could ask for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his gaze drifted through the window to the gardener below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch Jr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had been cleared of his past, Barty Jr. seemed to genuinely enjoy the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And anyone who had earned twelve certificates was not to be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco reluctantly accepted the suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was settled, John handed a silver mask to Kim. \"While I'm gone, you'll oversee all affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim was silent for a moment before asking, \"Placing the Holy Grail in Hogwarts—will it really be safe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a reasonable concern. After all, something like the Grail, capable of producing the Elixir of Life endlessly, was a prize both Voldemort and Grindelwald would covet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hogwarts may not be the safest place,\" John replied, \"but it is the best choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John said meaningfully, \"Besides us, there are others who also won't want anything to happen to the Grail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John left Silverhand Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before departing, he made a stop at the hidden room within the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he left, he carried a new wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of it, he vanished from the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That summer, John returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Privet Drive. Mafia Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he walked in, he saw Watson packing luggage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\" John asked in surprise as he stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question startled Watson so much he clutched his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Wick came out, and upon seeing her son, stepped forward to embrace him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hug, she smiled and pulled out a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your uncle has invited us to his house for a holiday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John opened the letter. His uncle was inviting them to his grandfather's house—and apparently, it was also his grandfather's idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come I didn't get one?\" John asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson said bitterly, \"Not receiving one is still better than what I got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under John's questioning look, Watson pulled out his own letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words didn't need much explanation. The meaning was clear enough: Either you come over, or we'll bring people to drag you here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John fell silent. Looked like his father's status in the family hadn't changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither letter mentioned him, which made John think again of that vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red potion was still tucked inside his satchel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense there was something unusual about his grandfather's household. Maybe it was time to pay them a visit—to find some answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Watson heard that he was going too, his eyes lit up at once, his face caught between excitement and hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you just use magic to take us there?\" Watson leaned close to his son, clearly eager. He'd been wanting to try magic for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That enchanted car from last time still lingered in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John gave his father a sidelong glance. You really think too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said tactfully, \"Even in the wizarding world, illegal entry lands you in prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning was clear—don't even think about it. Overthinking would do him no good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson looked at his son with a face full of regret, opened his mouth twice as if to speak, but held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last he sighed. \"Can't you use your magic just once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression practically said: you're really useless, kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John thought for a moment, then snapped his fingers. His father's neatly packed luggage instantly scattered all over the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making you repack it—that, at least, I can do~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>o(*￣▽￣*)ブSupport and Read 12 Chapters ahead: Patreon\u002FDragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1652,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","b4da4874a4076149ebbf59993e53d63986f1d7d37d2cd42f5476f0dd1ffe15c0","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-383","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-381",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]