[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-john-wick":3,"chapter-hogwarts-john-wick-hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-98":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},1646032,2109,"98: Lucius and the Letter","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>Malfoy Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius Malfoy hadn't been doing well lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had threatened the other Hogwarts governors, forcing them to sign a notice suspending Dumbledore from his duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, he was expelled from the school board after Dumbledore's return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was bad news for the Malfoy family, but even worse was the issue of the Malfoy family's Dark artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every ancient pure-blood family possesses two things: a house elf and Dark artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Malfoy family was no exception, and having once followed Voldemort, the Malfoy Manor was practically filled with Dark artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort did not trust the Malfoys, but considering their ancient lineage and those Dark artifacts, he treated Lucius with special favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, that damn Arthur Weasley was keeping a close eye on Malfoy Manor, and Lucius didn't yet know that his son had mentioned the cellar where the Dark artifacts were hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely afraid that one day Arthur Weasley would kick open the doors of Malfoy Manor and drag the entire Malfoy family off to Azkaban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius wanted to sell the artifacts, but the Borgin and Burkes antique shop, with which he had close dealings, was long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of Sean Shafiq; that old buzzard would certainly be interested in these items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that man was notoriously greedy and would drive the price down to the point where there was no profit, so Lucius hesitated for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn't expect that in his moment of hesitation, when he returned to the Shafiq residence, it was already deserted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn Weasley, damn Harry Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius slammed his fist on the stair railing, frustrated and angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm your temper, Lucius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcissa Malfoy, noticing him, raised her chin slightly, looking very proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Narcissa, Arthur Weasley could come running over here at any moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius, on the verge of venting his anger, had to hold it back due to his wife's presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he could do was grasp the railing furiously, seething with impotent rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can hide the Dark artifacts or sell them, Lucius. Do not show weakness in front of Draco.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Malfoy approached Lucius, her gaze passing through the window to rest on their son, who was practicing magic outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel that her son had changed a lot at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used to be well-behaved, but because of his parents, he became a crybaby who always called for his father. The current Draco was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a daughter from the ever-pure Black family becomes sentimental when she becomes a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco's transformation made Narcissa very pleased, and she also comforted her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius was feeling irritable, raising his voice slightly as he said, \"Of course, I know that, but that Arthur Weasley seems to know about my storage. He swore that day he would make me spend the rest of my life in Azkaban.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to sell the Dark artifacts now, but Borgin and Burkes has been taken to Azkaban, and that old vulture, Sean Shafiq, has relocated his family. I have no idea who to turn to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Malfoy family wasn't short on money; what he needed was a temporary place to store his family's belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borgin and Burkes used to be such a place; items sold there could be bought back at the original price, a mutual understanding between the two families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Johnny Silverhand's specialty shop has replaced Borgin and Burkes, he heard that the people there seemed to have close ties with the Ministry of Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius didn't dare to gamble. If the other side turned him over to the Ministry, he'd be stuck in Azkaban, receiving daily kisses from Dementors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought of it sent shivers down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcissa noticed his concerns and said, \"You have to try. I don't want our son to have a father who's locked up in Azkaban.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius's expression changed several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a long-eared black owl arrived at Malfoy Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A letter dropped onto the windowsill. Lucius glanced at it but didn't go over to pick it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively thought the house-elf Dobby would pick it up and carefully bring it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had forgotten how he had been tricked by Harry. Realizing this, his face darkened, and he stomped over to the letter with a vengeful heavy tread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a special letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no name on it, only a black wax seal with a silver handprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius thought of the current king of Knockturn Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Johnny Silverhand.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emblem on the letter was the same as the one for Johnny Silverhand's specialty shop, which made him inexplicably nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just been thinking about Johnny Silverhand's specialty shop, and now they had sent him a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew it was a coincidence, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he opened the letter, his expression changed several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcissa took note of everything, walking over to pick up the letter and read it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Lucius, Narcissa became puzzled and asked, \"Do you know Johnny Silverhand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius shook his head, his expression peculiar as he said, \"We've never met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple exchanged a glance. The letter mentioned a willingness to provide a hiding place for the Malfoy family's Dark artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but Johnny Silverhand also expressed his willingness to help Lucius regain his position on the Hogwarts board of governors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of these things was fraught with risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why would Johnny Silverhand be willing to help?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple couldn't figure it out, and Lucius hesitated, saying, \"Could it be that he is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucius's lips moved slightly, and his gaze instinctively shifted to his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcissa's face grew stern. Regarding the matter of the Death Eaters, whoever was discovered would undoubtedly be sent to Azkaban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being a Death Eater, Lucius truly couldn't fathom why Johnny Silverhand would want to help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the letter, the couple fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Draco Malfoy, unaware of the choice his parents were facing, was fully endorsing John's words at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only your own strength is the greatest glory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He aimed at a human-shaped target, imagining it as Harry Potter, casting spells at the target repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing the cold reception from his team and his father's dismissal, he had undergone a complete transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when Goyle and Crabbe arrived, they could only serve as sparring partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depleted Junior Wizard Fund was replenished, making Mundungus feel as though he was being carved up with a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed Johnny Silverhand's strength, the wizards who had previously refrained from visiting due to the Shafiq family's influence could finally patronize freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short amount of time, the sales at Johnny Silverhand's specialty shop multiplied several times over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Ladislay's bright smile never faded, accompanied by the constant sound of Galleons clinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John had prepared an office for himself; he was sitting inside, holding letters sent from various sources in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your hard work, Riddle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John reached out and petted the long-eared black owl, feeding it a piece of dried fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many letters, most of which were from the dark wizards of Knockturn Alley, paying their respects and inquiring about the new rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, these matters were controlled by the Shafiq family. Now that a new king had taken over, they were quite tactful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were also some who were less tactful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those cases, John would offer them an offer they couldn't refuse, like a trip to Azkaban or a bite from a werewolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These individuals quickly became compliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before taking action, John would send a letter of condolence to those individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This letter was also known as the Silverhand Letter. The content was simple, expressing regret over not becoming friends, with a large silver handprint stamped on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who received such a letter would either come crawling to make amends the next day or disappear from Knockturn Alley altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such intimidation, everyone knew that Johnny Silverhand was even more ruthless and decisive than the previous Sean Shafiq.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? A reply..\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A letter from Malfoy Manor caught John's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content inside made the corners of his mouth curl up slightly, and he smiled, saying, \"Lucius Malfoy is a sensible person, but the matter of the Death Eaters still needs to be handled carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that Lucius is a Death Eater, it's clear he's not a very loyal one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During Voldemort's peak power, he strutted around with arrogance, but once Voldemort fell, Lucius was one of the first to actively sever ties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aligns perfectly with the traits of a Slytherin: following the powerful, being cunning, and prioritizing self-preservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Voldemort is resurrected, Lucius will return to his side, but he is certainly not a die-hard follower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true loyalists of Voldemort are all sitting in Azkaban; the ones outside are merely the lackeys cheering from the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to make good use of this identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John stroked his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Johnny Silverhand, he had already become a figure of some influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that Knockturn Alley was a focus of his efforts, naturally, John wouldn't just remain there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diagon Alley was where the real action was, as it's the place all wizards across the country visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reapplying his mask, John descended the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every wizard who saw that mask would bow with a mixture of fear and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene did not go unnoticed by the Aurors keeping watch; they realized that someone even more troublesome than Sean Shafiq had emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 12 chapters ahead at my Patreon!♥\u003C\u002Fp>",1603,"2026-06-06T11:45:53.361Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ae814cf2eacce574643c1a2d838190dc35fa1b89bf886a23e3f36e8c40c7126","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-99","hogwarts-john-wick-chapter-97",577,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-john-wick-cover.jpg"]