[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes":3,"chapter-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-111":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","HP: I AM SHERLOCK HOLMES",{"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},1879801,2495,"Chapter 111: 0111 The Talks","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-111",111,"\u003Cp>Dumbledore gazed deeply at the Mirror of Erised, his expression turning complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sometimes showed a trace of tenderness and nostalgia, sometimes revealed pain and conflict, and sometimes held regret and helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock, standing beside him, saw this scene and immediately connected it to Dumbledore's attitude toward the prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly said: \"I can see that you have quite a complicated relationship with someone from your past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of confusion, he carefully examined Sherlock, as if trying to confirm whether the other had actually used Legilimency on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as this thought occurred to him, he found it somewhat absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sherlock was simply too perceptive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, avoided Sherlock's remark, and turned the conversation to Harry:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, I once told you that Harry is the Boy Who Lived—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And personally marked by Voldemort, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock stared at Dumbledore, speaking word by word: \"I don't understand why you have such a pathologically obsessive attachment to this prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in Hogwarts, and the entire magical world, believes you care for every student in the school, even including the foolish Quirrell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in fact, you have a very cold side in your heart. To achieve your goals, you can sacrifice many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If necessary, you could even sacrifice yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Sherlock suddenly smiled. \"Voldemort is called the Dark Lord, but I think compared to you, this White Lord, he falls far short.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Dumbledore, who had been looking stunned, also smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must admit that despite repeatedly raising my expectations of you, it's still far from enough—now I'm somewhat worried you might go astray.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock's smile faded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you've already experienced something similar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's smile immediately stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore could certainly be considered battle-tested and widely experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Often people felt he could see through their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, that was just the wisdom gained from experiencing too much over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing through people without using Legilimency, purely through observation—that was something he had never encountered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but have the illusion that when facing Sherlock, he had no secrets at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer he spent with him, the more information he revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore could imagine that if Sherlock were an adult, someone like him would definitely not be welcomed by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Sherlock was currently just a 12-year-old boy, so his peers' rejection of him wouldn't be that severe yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was Voldemort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore sighed and told Sherlock the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because he felt that continuing like this, he really couldn't keep it hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I deeply regret not seeing through his true nature, which led to a great disaster—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we can discuss this matter later. Let's go to the office first. I expect Minerva and Severus will arrive soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Dumbledore had said, Sherlock and he had barely arrived at the headmaster's office when McGonagall and Snape hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall immediately drew her wand upon entering the office and tapped it several times on the desk, her gaze sweeping around the office walls:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd appreciate it if you could leave temporarily. We have some things to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some portraits left knowingly, while others muttered under their breath and moved sluggishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like former headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Always like this—always like this. Are we really that much of an eyesore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall gave him a look, and the headmaster immediately quickened his pace and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only empty frames remained on the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Albus, now we can have a proper talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall sat down first. She used Transfiguration to create four cups, her eyes fixed intently on Dumbledore:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need an explanation—why did you let You-Know-Who into the school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Professor McGonagall's series of actions that could be called usurping the host's role, Dumbledore not only didn't object but actually showed an approving look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon hearing McGonagall's words, He calmly corrected her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minerva, someone as understanding as you should be able to call him by his real name, shouldn't you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What You-Know-Who or mysterious person—it's all nonsense. It's been twenty-two years, and I've been trying to convince everyone to call him by his name: Voldemort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall shuddered, and Snape beside her also raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock remained unmoved, appearing somewhat different from the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the only student among the four present, he was already the most out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore waved his wand at this moment, filling his cup with lemonade, seemingly not noticing this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we keep calling him You-Know-Who, everything will be in chaos. I see no reason to fear calling Voldemort by his name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you're not afraid. Everyone knows you're different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall said, half annoyed and half admiringly: \"You-Know-Who—oh, very well, Voldemort—the only person he ever feared was you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter me,\" Dumbledore said calmly. \"Voldemort has powers I will never possess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because you're too—oh—too noble to use them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to have said similar things before? I mean—the last time I feel embarrassed like this was the last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor McGonagall, I think meaningless flattery is unnecessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape suddenly spoke, saying coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem now is that our headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, knowingly allowed Quirrell into the school despite knowing he was the Dark Lord's servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward Professor McGonagall, Snape was relatively polite, privately using her name to address her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock took all of this in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, although both McGonagall and Snape were dissatisfied with Dumbledore's decision to let Harry face Voldemort directly, after their brief separation, their attitudes had already shown subtle differences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape remained coldly confrontational, showing no mercy whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though McGonagall had come in aggressively, compared to her earlier appearance as a protective lioness in the underground chamber, she had already changed significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, this was the first time Sherlock had heard Snape's term for Voldemort: Dark Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a different nickname from \"You-Know-Who.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It implied respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Was it simply awe toward the strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or were there other reasons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, it was interesting!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Snape had even more secrets than he originally anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he heard McGonagall say: \"Albus, I trust you, I always have, so please tell me your reasons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement was an obvious taking of sides, and her gaze also seemed to glance at Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Snape didn't speak but turned his head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, he met Sherlock's mocking gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape: (－_－)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Dumbledore finally spoke at this moment, interrupting the awkwardness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Voldemort was at Hogwarts, he was an excellent student. He advanced to seventh year with top marks in every subject—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he appeared polite and quiet, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Almost everyone had an excellent impression of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did that include you, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock suddenly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McGonagall and Snape didn't reproach Sherlock for interrupting Dumbledore but also looked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore understood all three of their thoughts and said with a bitter smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do bear great responsibility for this matter—before Voldemort entered Hogwarts, I was the one who found him in the orphanage when he was only 11 years old and told him he could attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock showed a look of understanding. His deduction had been correct: Voldemort was indeed a psychopath who had lacked family affection since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So not only this time, but you were also the one who brought him into Hogwarts back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A repeat performance, it seemed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore maintained his bitter smile: \"Yes, though he refused my accompaniment and chose to go to Diagon Alley alone, and was sorted into Slytherin during the Sorting Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His performance at school was exactly as I had said—almost impeccable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduating, he applied to become a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Snape's eyelid twitched noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the headmaster at the time, Armando Dippet, politely declined, saying he was too young and lacked sufficient experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I know, Headmaster Dippet actually thought very highly of the Dark Lord,\" Snape said coldly. \"He shouldn't have refused.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock immediately said: \"So this was actually the result of your influence, Professor Dumbledore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore nodded. \"You're right, Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Armando suggested he return in two years, but he didn't appear again until ten years later. Ten years later, when I had become headmaster, I refused him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, the Defense Against the Dark Arts position has been cursed—no professor has ever held the position for more than one year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which—it looks like we'll need to recruit a new professor again next year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's voice became somewhat melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This doesn't seem to have much to do with your allowing Quirrell into the school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore slowly began:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, even after Quirrell entered Hogwarts, I wasn't certain about the relationship between Voldemort and Quirrell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing Quirrell into Hogwarts actually made it possible to observe his every move and better understand Voldemort's plans and actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, after the incident in the Forbidden Forest, although our Mr. Sherlock made the correct deduction, there was still no substantial evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I decided to create the illusion of temporarily leaving, testing Harry while also exposing Voldemort and Quirrell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, I always believed that even if Quirrell was truly influenced or controlled by Voldemort, he could still be saved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he looked deeply at Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being looked at by Dumbledore with such a loving gaze, Snape felt uncomfortable all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly understood the subtext.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one understood the concept of turning back from the wrong path better than he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, wasn't Dumbledore underestimating him by comparing him to Quirrell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Severus, am a good man—how could I be mentioned in the same breath as such a person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1623,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","232b5d3e4a0953d7666f094e15471bfade275d8a85a627e6c8d9309005300c22","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-112","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-110",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]