[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-542":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},1646403,2109,"Chapter 542 542: 542: The Subway Station","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-542",542,"\u003Cp>The Obscurus rampaged through the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt chased after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Credence!\" Newt shouted. \"I can help you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped to make Credence stop attacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had no effect. If anything, it only provoked the Obscurus further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt Disapparated just in time to avoid the attack, then continued the pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the Obscurus passed, its magic tore buildings apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Aurors appeared and launched spells at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spells missed the Obscurus and nearly struck Newt instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Obscurus desperately dodged the attacks, but was still grazed, leaving behind fragments like black snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering above the rooftops, it shrieked as it recoiled, then veered off toward another district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aurors' attacks pressed on relentlessly. In a violent burst, the Obscurus staggered toward the entrance of a subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the station, a line of armed police stood waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the roaring, supernatural force charging toward them, their expressions shifted from confusion to tension, then to fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing orders, they opened fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was useless. Instead, it only enraged the Obscurus further as it surged toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police could no longer suppress their fear. They scattered in panic, fleeing in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Obscurus continued its charge toward the subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, John appeared outside the station, seemingly out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John calmly watched the Obscurus rushing toward him, black mist seeping from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Obscurus was about to reach him, an even larger mass of black exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your emotions aren't strong enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where black met black, the violent clash shattered the ground instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying cracks spread across the street outside the subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt Disapparated onto a rooftop, staring in shock at the two masses of black entangled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched with his own eyes as the white-haired wizard transformed into an Obscurus and intercepted Credence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another Obscurial?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're grieving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tangled black masses pulsed, and with a single ripple, nearby buildings were torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black mist around John coiled around the Obscurus, dragging it into the subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, the black mass was flung violently, crashing against the tracks, and John's body reformed from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Credence gradually returned to human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at John, his timid expression now carrying a hint of surprise at meeting someone like himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the same as me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, not the same,\" John shook his head. \"I've learned to control my power. What's your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cr-Credence Barebone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he had met someone like himself, Credence was far less guarded toward John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stepped closer. With a flick of his wand behind him..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt, who had just Disapparated into the subway station, collided with an invisible barrier. He reached out to touch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anti-Disapparition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stopped in front of Credence and held out the wand in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Credence, do you know what this is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone from the Second Salem group, Credence knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, carefully taking it, gently tracing the patterns along its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white wand was etched with delicate designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A wand… something wizards use to control their power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight gesture from John, the wand flew back into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, some powerful wizards can control their magic without a wand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the wand in hand, John casually tapped it against his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want me to control my power, but I can't do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you've misunderstood.\" John slowly crouched down, meeting Credence's eyes as he huddled on the subway tracks. \"I want you to release your power, Credence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In exchange, I'm willing to do something for you, like teaching you how to control it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's body exploded into a mass of black mist that spread across the entire subway station, then abruptly contracted back into human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process didn't damage the subway in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Complete control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, yet carried unquestionable certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocked by the barrier, Newt witnessed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This defied everything he knew, leaving him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did he do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To manipulate an Obscurial's power so freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is that wizard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you tell me who my family is?\" Credence asked John cautiously, his voice filled with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, John was like him. Perhaps he was even family...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry. Even though you feel familiar to me,\" John shook his head, \"I don't know anything about your identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credence lowered his head in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" John looked at him, \"is that really so important?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't find your family, then find one you can accept as your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John extended his hand toward Credence. \"When your name and power resound throughout the magical world, your family will come looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credence slowly raised his head, looking at that young yet convincing face, murmuring to himself, \"A family I accept… Can I really do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can,\" John said without hesitation. \"Make yourself stronger, Credence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something stirred deep within Credence. Slowly, he reached out and took John's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's complete the exchange, Credence,\" John said seriously. \"Release your power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" Newt shouted from beyond the barrier. \"Credence, don't do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said urgently, \"You'll die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you won't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credence's expression turned wary, but John spoke calmly, \"Let me tell you a spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered it into Credence's ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt couldn't hear it clearly, but he was certain that this white-haired wizard had his own agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credence was already on the verge of losing control. Continuing to use his power would only allow the Obscurus to consume him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newt pulled out his wand and began attacking the barrier, trying to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurors had surrounded the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their wands pointed toward the ground and the sky, they cast an invisible energy field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More Aurors were arriving. They had already confirmed that the Obscurus causing chaos throughout the city was here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graves, who had just fought Tina, also arrived at the scene. Assessing the situation, he quickly took control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seal this area!\" Graves ordered the Aurors. \"No one is to go down there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving the command, Graves headed toward the subway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the barrier was about to be completed, a figure took advantage of the moment, slipping through with a swift roll into the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was worried about Newt, and also concerned for Credence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don't let anything happen, Newt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved stealthily into the subway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others from MACUSA were also rushing over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the forefront was President Seraphina Picquery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This crisis had already become a serious threat to the Statute of Secrecy. They even had to prepare for the possibility of the wizarding world being exposed to Muggle society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, many Muggles had gathered, including the father of Senator Shaw, who had been killed by the Obscurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camera flashes from reporters captured everything unfolding in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident would be recorded in history, the hidden magical forces brought into the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Second Salem group had claimed, those people were hiding among them, threatening their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picquery glanced at the dense crowd of Muggles, a deep sense of helplessness rising within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since taking office, she had worked tirelessly to uphold the Statute of Secrecy, yet in the end, she had failed to protect wizardkind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tonight, wizards might have to live even more cautiously, and MACUSA might have to relocate once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of it would fall on her shoulders as President.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public would need someone to blame. Whether it was Newt or herself, they would both become targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John extended his hand, the rhythm of mind magic flowing into Credence's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bolt of lightning shot out from the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then John saw Newt being repeatedly struck by a whip of electricity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graves had momentarily forgotten about the Obscurus, focusing entirely on attacking Newt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graves was so focused that he completely ignored John's presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's lips twitched slightly. Just how deep was that grudge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, you can take that person as an example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using mind magic to stir Credence's emotions, John gestured for him to look at Newt being struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment Credence saw Graves, the calm he had regained shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled, convulsing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it. Whatever it is—anger, sorrow—let it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John whispered in his ear, \"Release your emotions. Let yourself go, just this once. You don't need to suppress yourself. That's what the weak do....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you need to do is unleash all your hatred and anger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his wand, he traced a circle, connecting it to Credence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing in the immense power belonging to the Obscurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light gradually began to glow along the wand as John slowly stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Release it, Credence. Just as I told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credence no longer suppressed himself. His body exploded into a mass of black mist, radiating a crimson glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woosh~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it engulfed the entire subway station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graves no longer cared about attacking Newt. He was overwhelmed by the sheer force of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the immense black mass, he dropped to his knees, pleading in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Credence…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Obscurus let out a strange, piercing scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under John's guidance, Credence completely unleashed his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Graves had to retreat before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>o(*￣▽￣*)ブSupport and Read 12 Chapters ahead: Patreon\u002FDragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1558,"2026-06-06T11:46:12.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c7921eabc7c310575d9969edb659e5f86f85464771c646e2cdf19e149506252","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-543","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-541",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]