[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-565":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},1646349,2109,"Chapter 565 565: 565: Sleepyhead, Adopted Daughter","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-565",565,"\u003Cp>John could recover with just two hours of sleep, but this time, with rare free time, he simply gave himself a break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked out his old man, who kept pestering him with questions about which of those pretty girls was his girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the bed, John heard Basil and Riddle hoot twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom wagged her tail and, through sheer persistence, chewed through the cabinet, leaving the two owls without a place to perch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basil puffed up in anger, flapping his wings as he chased Tom down several streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Mrs. Wick had to step in to save Tom from being beaten into a concussion by Basil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson quietly opened a slit in the blinds and looked outside at the several cars parked there. He saw his wife returning, holding a dog in one hand and an owl in the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After catching the two little troublemakers, Mrs. Wick also noticed those cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Government people,\" Watson said awkwardly. \"I can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That little sleepyhead still hasn't woken up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Watson spoke, he was met with a sharp glare from Mrs. Wick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheepishly closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their once harmonious married life had once again returned to his position at the bottom of the household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not Mrs. Wick's fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it might sound like a long time when written out, but in reality, it had not even been a month since John's disappearance at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a month, their son had nearly died twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any mother would find it impossible to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, even if John wanted to assassinate the president, Mrs. Wick would buy a plane ticket overnight and go handle it first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the television carried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson immediately plastered a smile on his face and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl clutching a teddy bear stared intently at the cat and mouse on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, she moved the bear's little paw, as if letting it join in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Wick walked over and leaned against her husband's shoulder, watching the girl with a gentle, maternal smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually thought about giving John a younger sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a witcher, having even one unexpected child was already a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John was three, Mrs. Wick had tried with great enthusiasm, leaving Watson going to work clutching his waist and letting out despairing groans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second miracle never came. Her efforts bore no result, and she gradually gave up on the idea of raising a daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ariana's arrival stirred that desire once more. Her eyes lit up as she looked at Ariana and whispered, \"Look at her. So beautiful, just like a princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding his wife's thoughts, Watson wrapped an arm around her waist and smiled. \"Let's give John a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was Ariana here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you really think that an old man over a hundred years old, who could leave a baby on someone's doorstep in the middle of the night without a second thought, was capable of taking care of Ariana?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Dursleys had not discovered it in time, Harry might have frozen to death outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Ariana naturally came back with John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Dumbledore had his own considerations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, those most familiar with Obscurials were Obscurials themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the only perfect Obscurial was John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no place more suitable for Ariana than by John's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's guilt toward Ariana made it impossible for him to properly raise her, so he tacitly allowed his sister to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When John finally came downstairs on the third day, he was immediately startled by his dear parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me introduce you. This is your younger sister, Ariana Dumbledore Wick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John looked at the adoption papers in his hands, then up at his parents, who were beaming with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that the documents were real, John covered his head with both hands, needing a moment to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson said in dissatisfaction, \"What do you mean by that? Weren't you the one who brought this poor child back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was full of reproach. Your parents finally gathered the courage to do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't let us fail so completely, alright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John silently turned his head to look at Ariana, who had come closer because of his presence. He was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is, she's older than you, Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Watson's expression stiffened. He examined Ariana carefully, then said with certainty, \"You must be messing with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You forged her birth certificate?\" John glanced at the document in the adoption papers. \"1982?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson coughed twice. \"The paperwork is absolutely real, don't talk nonsense. Besides, even if it's wrong, it can't be off by much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given John's understanding of his father, he did not need to think to know that Watson had used his own connections to obtain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John let out a cold laugh. \"1884. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1884?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson swallowed hard, his face awkward. \"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the wizarding world, anything is possible,\" John said expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he looked at it, he could not connect the girl in front of him with someone over a hundred years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana lowered her head, her mood falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of her death, the once naive girl had gradually recovered, no longer completely ignorant of the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing her emotions, John sighed and said, \"I'm not abandoning you, Ariana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana looked up in delight. John then glanced at his muddle-headed parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adopting her was not a bad thing. John had never intended for Dumbledore to take care of Ariana anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was for future considerations or his lack of trust in Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, even Grindelwald would seek to recruit the kind of power an Obscurial could bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving such strength at Dumbledore's side, who was already a potential enemy, would bring John no benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful thought, John decided to respect Ariana's wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her seriously and asked, \"Are you truly willing to become part of our family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike his parents, who had acted on impulse, he chose to listen to Ariana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana lifted her head, her lips moving slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, gentle voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John saw his parents clutching their chests in exaggerated emotion. He smiled gently. \"You've made your choice. Now you must be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hand on Ariana's soft hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a sister, and as a daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson finally understood. After all that talk, the boy had accepted the adoption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Watson lifted his chin proudly at his own cleverness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was immensely pleased with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stroked his chin in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was already showing signs of recovery. That was good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said thoughtfully, \"It's time you learned to control the power of the Obscurus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a perfect Obscurial, what set John apart from the others was that his consciousness dominated the Obscurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, the Obscurus was a dark force that eroded a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But John could control that power, directly absorbing the dark consciousness within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from his strong will, he had also endured multiple magical outbursts and the tempering of soul potions, making his mind terrifyingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obscurials were usually born from those with sensitive emotions. Suffering was fertile ground for the Obscurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adopting Ariana had been the right choice. His parents would give her a different kind of childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one understood that better than John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the power of the Obscurus, John also had ways to deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed items that could enhance the mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw's diadem and the golden mask of wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both could help Ariana suppress the consciousness of the Obscurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, he decided to strengthen her mind first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a gift for becoming my sister, I think I know what to give you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John smiled faintly as he took out an exquisite diadem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The diadem gradually shrank, finally turning into a beautiful bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will keep recovering. Health is the gift I give you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After placing the bracelet on Ariana's wrist, she felt something different, yet at the same time, nothing seemed to have changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John did not notice that, upon hearing the word \"gift,\" his father revealed a thoughtful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watson and Mrs. Wick exchanged a glance, the couple instantly understanding each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John needed to prepare some soul potions. The reason he had dared to use his own soul as the sacrifice to create the Horcrux was because he could restore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that, if he wished, he could keep splitting his soul indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already healed Nagini's fractured soul, so restoring his own was even less of a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana would also require the support of soul potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being strapped for cash for months in the past, now that he had returned to his own time, John decided to indulge in a bout of spending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll need to make a trip to Silverhand Manor. The Dementor breeding ground should have yielded quite a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had already achieved fully automated harvesting of Dementors, and he knew that exhausting a resource was not a wise approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had reduced the frequency of harvesting, occasionally tossing in an unlucky dark wizard to feed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning from Silverhand Manor, John discovered something significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that his parents and Tom were also missing, John did not worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, when night fell, he heard the sound of a car pulling up outside, followed by cheerful laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John saw Watson carrying bags upon bags of things from the car, along with an enormous stuffed bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana hugged the bear, staring at it without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excited couple seemed to have bought far too much. They had gone to a department store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Ministry of Magic knew that an Obscurial had just walked into a Muggle department store, it would probably be terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A feeling of joy radiated from Ariana. Sensing it, John smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>o(*￣▽￣*)ブSupport and Read 12 Chapters ahead: Patreon\u002FDragonel\u003C\u002Fp>",1686,"2026-06-06T11:46:15.854Z",1,"novelbin.me","fca48fb23e3ab7cb4e56bc574325ed4628fb31d61aae92a130559a9240dc817e","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-566","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-564",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]