[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-6":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},1645840,2109,"06: Sorting and Fighting","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Afterward, Dumbledore issued a plot-related task and specifically emphasized the dangers of the corridor on the third floor, right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John couldn't help but think, \"Aren't you just tempting curious Gryffindors to check it out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the Sorting Ceremony. Hannah Abbott, as always, was first up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorting Hat placed her in Hufflepuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was John's turn, Hermione had already been sorted into Gryffindor and was looking at him expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wants to be separated from their friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John Wick,\" Professor McGonagall called out, and John stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sleek, black hair, combined with his exquisite features and perfectly fitting wizard robes, made him stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls in this age group, especially feeling the excitement of Hogwarts, whispered about the handsome boy to their newly made friends with blushing faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Sorting Hat, John saw a spider working on the hat's brim and almost recoiled in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already formed an impression that wizards were quite untidy compared to Muggles, but this was too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Professor McGonagall hold this without feeling disgusted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorting Hat was placed on his head, and an indignant voice came from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What an impolite little wizard, just as arrogant as the previous platinum-head kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was embarrassed, not expecting the Sorting Hat to read his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, he asked, \"Is this Legilimency?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Legilimency? A little wizard knowing such advanced magic, but no, it is not,\" the hat responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the hat of the founding persona of Gryffindor, it used something even more advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a difficult choice... You have courage and a spirit of exploration, diligence and compassion, cleverness and ambition, a strong desire for honor... in that respect, you align well with Slytherin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorting Hat muttered to itself, leaving John stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, you didn't mention wisdom at all—does that imply I'm stupid? That's going too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why am I aligned with Slytherin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not a pureblood, and Slytherins are all pureblood supremacists, naturally opposing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for ambition, John was innocent; he only wanted to become a wizard on the level of Dumbledore. What's wrong with that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you say you've never dreamed of being Superman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, he wanted to lead a house, like being class president. How is that overly ambitious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slander, pure slander!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, no matter how much he tried to reason, the Sorting Hat, after much hesitation, finally shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slytherin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John was dumbfounded. A Muggle-born in Slytherin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knows Slytherin is pureblood-centric, and I'm not even a half-blood—just a Muggle-born.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sending me there is just setting me up to be bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorting Hat coolly replied, \"Don't worry, little wizard, your honor will make Slytherin admire you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect you're getting back at me for bad-mouthing you,\" John muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sorting Hat's decision was final, something even Dumbledore couldn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resigned, John walked heavily towards the Slytherin table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Gryffindor table, Hermione and Neville looked at him with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... life is tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unluckily, the only seat left at the Slytherin table was next to Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John sat down, and Malfoy, seeing how good-looking and polite he was, assumed he must be a pureblood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Malfoy, only purebloods could be so elegant, never thinking a Muggle-born could be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Malfoy, who disliked being ordinary, having an ally was a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proudly, he extended his hand in friendship, \"Draco Malfoy, of the Sacred Twenty-Eight pureblood families.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head arrogantly, looking down his nose at John.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a peacock eager to show off for a mate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John glanced at him, shook his hand politely, and said calmly, \"John Wick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy appreciated his sensible behavior, unlike that Harry Potter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though John wasn't from one of the Sacred Twenty-Eight pureblood families, Malfoy thought John was from other wizarding families. Well, even if he were a half-blood, it was still good enough as his sensible attitude earned Malfoy's favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, proudly, he asked, \"Are you pureblood or half-blood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John glanced at his proud demeanor and replied indifferently, \"Neither.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy's expression stiffened. Neither?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would mean entirely Muggle-born?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a Mudblood—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term popped into his head, and Malfoy blurted it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw took a hit, and he saw the scene in front of him change dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crabbe's scream and Goyle's yelp rang in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the commotion of the entire house, followed by Professor McGonagall's scolding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy spent his first night at school in the hospital wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Thursday of the school year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, life is always so unpredictable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, life, so short and fleeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the trophy room, John elegantly wiped a plaque bearing James Potter's name as if he were a waiter holding a pristine handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filch, supervising, turned his head away in exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having punched a fellow student in the great hall on the first day, John was lucky to be merely polishing trophies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he had also stuck a fork into Goyle's hand and slammed Crabbe's head against the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Malfoy had started it with his insult, John's retaliation was too harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slytherin lost most of their points right after the term began, leaving Snape's face dark enough to drip water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Dumbledore hadn't intervened, John might have been expelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As punishment, John had to clean the trophies in the trophy room for two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, John's notoriety spread throughout Hogwarts right from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became the most talked-about student of the term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Norris, Filch's cat, licked her paw. This Maine Coon, though large, was alarmingly thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing his day's work, John waved at Mrs. Norris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, Mrs. Norris. I'll bring you some cat food tomorrow. Look how skinny you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the trophy room before Filch could get angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Slytherin common room, John's entrance silenced the students inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They feared him for his ferocity on the first day, with some even dubbing him 'Boogeyman.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nickname arose from his appearance and formidable skills that day, conveying their fear of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John didn't mind. That fight had a purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a wizard from a Muggle family, if he didn't want to be the Slytherin punching bag, he had to establish his authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The downside was having no friends in Slytherin, but it wasn't without benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unlocked a quest series called 'Boogeyman.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Completing 100 hours of nighttime wandering would grant a 'Boogeyman' blessing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid further conflicts, he was given a single room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was pleased, as it allowed him to keep a dog and train without issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three-month-old Tom was in a lively phase, jumping around the room and sometimes provoking his snowy owl, Basil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This usually ended with Basil swatting him, calming him down only briefly before he resumed his antics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's first task upon returning was to start his workout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his daily routine and a method to accumulate magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strengthening the Body:Enhance magic compatibility through exercise, absorbing magic during workouts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's the magical apprenticeship in this? I feel like I'm becoming a berserker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John touched his noticeably growing muscles after finishing his workout. Was it normal for a first-year to have an eight-pack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accumulating magic by training his body seemed unusual, but he had grown used to it over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who can accumulate magic power by exercising? But I have been doing this for many years and it has become a habit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a shower, he ended his day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN: Sorry guys, I forgot the password to my account but now I'm back!♥\u003C\u002Fp>",1264,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.053Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c3d5fb21ca025eb4e899e522a747c323d2de315a2682a3a9d7b707bb33fb68d","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-7","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-5",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]