[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-537":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},1646398,2109,"Chapter 537 537: 537: A Massive Claw, Time Corridor","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-537",537,"\u003Cp>\"Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt scrambled desperately toward his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ice was too slippery; in his leather shoes, he looked like he was tap dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, someone was going to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a terrifying pressure emanated from the open case nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Erumpent's aroused frenzy was instantly replaced by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already sliding forward from inertia, unable to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\" Newt finally grabbed his wand and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, Jacob wanted to, but the ice was too slick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as that crushing impact was about to land, a massive claw covered in black scales burst out from the open case beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single grip, it seized the Erumpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dragon's claw, which radiated an overwhelming aura, the Erumpent trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, it was forcibly dragged into the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt Disapparated over a second too late. He snapped the case shut and stared at Jacob, the two of them wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense scene left both of them gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done, Mr. Kowalski.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt admired Jacob's willingness to take risks. Jacob extended his hand in friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just call me Jacob.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt took his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacob knocked on the case and said to it, \"Thank you, Mr. Big Claw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a smile and made their way across the frozen lake, slipping with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bridge above, a head cautiously peeked over, spying on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Tina, who had been looking for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Tina's eyes, Newt was now a criminal, carrying a case full of dangerous magical creatures, openly using magic to cause chaos, and violating the laws of the Ministry of Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, that's two caught. One left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived beneath the bridge. Newt opened the case, intending to check on the magical creatures inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on, jump in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He urged Jacob to enter, while Tina continued watching them in secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Newt stepped inside as well, the case shut itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tina quickly stepped out from behind the bridge pillar, rushed over, sat on the case, and snapped the latch shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming both of them were locked inside, her expression was a mix of fear and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacob inside the case didn't notice anything, but Newt sensed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no.\" He looked toward the entrance and cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Jacob clearly hadn't caught on yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt said worriedly, \"We're trapped?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trapped? You mean we've been locked in?\" Jacob still couldn't grasp the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, Newt had no choice but to remain shut inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to check on the Erumpent that had been forcibly dragged in by John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Jacob arrived at the rocky area and saw John there, squinting at his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it all right?\" Newt asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John used magic to flip through a black leather book in his hand. His palm was large enough that Newt and the others couldn't see what was written.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the question, John flicked his tail, pointing toward the plains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt hurried over and saw the Erumpent that had been dragged in was completely unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just looked shaken, clearly frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, Newt sincerely said to John, \"Thank you, Shadow of Destruction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" John replied casually, turning to the next page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Newt, you've got to see this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacob's voice came from nearby, and Newt walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nundu lay there completely motionless. Jacob asked worriedly, \"What's wrong with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like it's been frightened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt hurried closer to examine it. If not for the faint sound of its breathing, he might have thought the Nundu was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like it's been hit by a Petrification Spell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A spell that renders someone unable to move,\" Newt said, puzzled. \"But there aren't any other wizards here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from himself, there wasn't a second wizard present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt was confused about how the Nundu had been affected by a spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the priority now was to deal with the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to his hut, picking and selecting from the plants there, then crushing a few pills together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a simple bowl of green concoction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me lift its head. Be careful, the spikes on its neck are highly venomous. Use this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed a pair of dragon-hide gloves to Jacob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting them on, Jacob strained to lift the Nundu's head, and the green liquid was poured into its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John continued flipping through the black leather book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book recorded the lifetime of wisdom of Herpo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The records within remained just as valuable, even after nearly two thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some unpublished curses, and notes on bloodborne curses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John studied the writing on the pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book documented not only Horcruxes, but other curses as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodborne curses were among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his later years, Herpo changed direction. After discovering that immortality gained through a fragmented soul came with heavy burdens, he shifted his approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sought a new path from ancient bloodborne curses, such as those afflicting vampires and werewolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His idea was to transfer the curse onto himself, then remove it again, using the process to reshape the body and preserve everlasting vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something like Nagini, who, even after decades, retained her youthful appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By further incorporating time magic, he could remain perpetually at his peak, avoiding the erosion of external time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus achieving a new form of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the emotional erosion caused by the Philosopher's Stone, and without the burden of a damaged soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was, in a way, a brilliant idea. And a mad one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his later years, Herpo grew increasingly insane. He captured numerous vampires and werewolves, and even dissected a victim of a blood curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything he discovered was recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black leather book was named by Herpo as the Book of Dark Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was close to succeeding… but in the end, he reached a dead end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John focused on the section about the blood curse. Herpo had completely documented the entire process of a human transforming into a snake under the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deduced that the curse existed on the level of the soul, yet he had never managed to determine the stage of performing surgery on the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soul surgery was extremely dangerous, not only for the afflicted but for the caster as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why, when John performed such procedures, he would reinforce the patient's soul with soul potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure the patient wouldn't be erased along with the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Herpo had been limited by his era, and by working alone. Pure souls were something only a rare few could possess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, there were no Dementors to serve as a means of soul purification, so he had no choice but to abandon this line of research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he turned his attention to other victims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that works out nicely for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John chuckled. Everything in this book was a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still two bloodborne curses around him that needed solving, and this knowledge could also be applied to werewolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Herpo an exceptional Dark Wizard, he was also an equally outstanding master of Defense Against the Dark Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranked first among the world's top ten Dark Wizards, this villain's mastery of dark magic was naturally terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after all these years, it remained far ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't even think about influencing me. Did you forget what happened to the last Horcrux?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a seductive influence emanating from the black leather book, but with a single offhand remark from John, it vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of Herpo's Horcruxes, the book had intended to slowly erode the mind of its holder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the moment it appeared, it had been utterly suppressed. Not only had it failed to exert any influence, it was constantly under threat instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't even dare to try deceiving John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn't even manage deception, let alone temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This magic…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason it was called the Book of Dark Arts was because it recorded even the most forbidden knowledge without reservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On matters of time and the soul, John saw within it a form of time magic found in the pyramids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By continuously reversing time on the body, one can ensure they never die in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a powerful form of time magic, the same kind Herpo had placed on the human-faced serpent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ultimate form of restoration magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other restorative spells merely repaired damage, but this one directly rewound an object to the state it was in before being damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was limited to things that could be seen and touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time could wear away the soul, but it could not reverse it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time Corridor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ouroboros mark appeared on John's left hand. He used a sharp dragon fang to tear open the scales there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the scales shattered, just before they hit the ground, they reversed as if time itself had rewound, returning to the dragon claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales were exactly the same, the wound completely healed, with no trace of injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the blood that had flowed out returned to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if nothing had ever happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use it carelessly, and it will leave permanent scars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John closed the black leather book, while Newt had also finished treating the Nundu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recovering from the petrification, the Nundu let out a wary roar in John's direction before quickly retreating back to its territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt was puzzled by its reaction and turned to look at John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just about to ask if John had done something when a sound came from the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt straightened his clothes and headed toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacob had gotten along quite well with the magical creatures inside and waved at John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, Shadow of the Apocalypse—uh, was it Destruction? Ah, I mean no disrespect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John waved back. \"Heh~ Good luck, Mr. Kowalski.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacob froze for a moment, confused by what John meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he would soon understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York was in an unusually chaotic state today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the hall of the Magical Congress, a massive dial displayed the threat level of magical exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The needle had shifted from severe to emergency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Grindelwald became active, the authority of the Statute of Secrecy had been under constant threat, putting wizards at risk of exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But never had it been this serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>o(*￣▽￣*)ブSupport and Read 12 Chapters ahead: Patreon\u002FDragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1728,"2026-06-06T11:46:12.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","8377e412401140a7be636efa0c8e75e2f0f8bae4a72dafde233e5d0ff53bf3a3","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-538","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-536",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]