[{"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-131":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},1879821,2495,"Chapter 131: 0131 The Case","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-131",131,"\u003Cp>Ron seeing that Gemma Farley had come for Sherlock only felt somewhat surprised and dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he didn't think the Slytherin prefect would have a sister-brother romance with first-year Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be too absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point was that he had just been thinking Sherlock wouldn't find a girlfriend before thirty, and immediately such a beautiful young lady came looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was somewhat awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Hermione, who was with him, was on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Patil twin sisters were the most beautiful girls in first year, then Gemma Farley was among the most beautiful girls in all of Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, girls like Cho Chang at this level might surpass her in two or three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, due to age, she hadn't fully developed yet and temporarily couldn't compare to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Gemma Farley just had to stand there and she had a special aura that would involuntarily draw people's attention to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really hard to imagine that someone like her would be a Slytherin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when she heard Gemma Farley propose to speak with Sherlock alone, Hermione immediately snapped back to attention and reflexively said, \"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock and Farley both looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione appeared slightly embarrassed but still insisted, \"Miss Farley, I don't mean to offend, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gryffindor just achieved a reversal in House Cup points because of Sherlock, and broke Slytherin's attempt at a seventh consecutive cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I believe that at this time, he shouldn't be alone with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Hermione say this, Farley immediately smiled, her sea-blue eyes becoming crescents,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Granger, it seems you, like Mr. Potter, have deep prejudices against Slytherin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think that's prejudice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione raised her head to look directly at Farley, saying in a stiff tone, \"Their performance is indeed not praiseworthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Harry, who had been chatting with three Ravenclaw girls, also noticed this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Hermione and Farley seemed somewhat confrontational, he said something to Cho Chang and the others, then hurried over,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Farley!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Mr. Potter,\" Farley looked at Harry and gave him a friendly smile, \"You seem to have recovered well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, thank you for your concern,\" Harry nodded, then looked somewhat puzzledly at her and Hermione, \"May I ask what this is about...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to find Mr. Holmes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley said lightly, \"It's just that Miss Granger is being overly nervous. She seems to think I would harm Mr. Holmes because of the House Cup matter—what do you think, Mr. Potter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was stunned, \"Hermione, I think Miss Farley isn't that kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione: (ー`ー)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which side are you on, you guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because you think she's pretty, you're jumping ships?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley nodded to Harry, \"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Potter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Cho Chang and her two roommates also followed Harry over. Seeing this scene, they couldn't help but be stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her elegant and composed movements combined with her beautiful appearance indeed gave people a pleasing feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Sherlock, who had been silent, spoke, \"Miss Farley is indeed not that kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked at Sherlock in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry judging by appearance was one thing, but how did even you, with your honest clever eyes, also defect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't you speak very well when facing the Patil twin sisters just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Hermione felt somewhat wronged and even angry, Sherlock, who had said this, suddenly changed his tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if this prefect miss came because of Marcus Flint's matter, then there's no need to talk privately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, everyone except Farley was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus Flint?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't he that fifth-year Slytherin student, the Quidditch team captain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had maliciously fouled Harry during the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match, almost knocking him down from the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened to this guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You indeed already know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock mention this name, Farley's eyes became deeper. She looked around, \"Mr. Holmes, are you sure you want me to speak directly here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley's meaning was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides herself and Sherlock, there were also four Gryffindors and three Ravenclaws standing nearby—quite a crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she said this, Harry, Ron, and Neville didn't find it problematic, but the four girls simultaneously glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What, you find us an eyesore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock shook his head slightly, \"I'm all ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sherlock say this, Farley no longer insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, her first sentence made the others present unable to keep their composure,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the graduation ceremony banquet, some Slytherin students went to the Black Lake to drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drink?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were drowning their sorrows in alcohol, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Slytherin managed to keep the Quidditch Cup championship thanks to Ravenclaw's stable performance, they ultimately lost the House Cup, missing the chance for seven consecutive championships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley continued. \"Marcus Flint was among them, but he has poor alcohol tolerance and poor drinking behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after getting drunk, he could only return to the common room alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley spoke simply, but the meaning was conveyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted to deal with a drunkard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Harry immediately felt a surge of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have this day too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But he didn't return to his dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until the next day that he was found lying by the Black Lake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, poor alcohol tolerance—he probably treated the grass as his own bed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron sneered, \"I said before that guy looks like he has troll blood. It's not surprising at all that this happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Farley, there's no need to consult Mr. Holmes about such matters, right?\" Cho Chang couldn't help but say, \"It's just getting drunk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing everyone's doubts, Farley shook her head gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is that when Flint was found, his school robes had been stripped off, and he was only wearing underwear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a bruised and swollen face with obvious signs of being beaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the grass beside him was a piece of parchment with a sentence written on it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Those who can't afford to lose must accept punishment]\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Farley paused and looked at Sherlock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flint is still lying in the hospital wing. I came to find Mr. Holmes to ask you to investigate this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley's words left everyone dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fifth-year student, the Quidditch team captain, had been beaten up like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too delightful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase \"well done\" almost burst out from Harry and Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he seriously injured?\" Hermione couldn't help but ask, \"Why is he still lying in the hospital wing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the attacker didn't go easy, with Madam Pomfrey there, these injuries aren't a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key issue is that he lay on the grass all night wearing only underwear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what? It couldn't be that he caught cold because of this, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia couldn't help but interject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, he was poisoned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poisoned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione felt baffled—what did wearing only underwear have to do with poisoning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, poisoned—in that situation, he was bitten by various insects all night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the large number and variety of insects, various toxins mixed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, detoxification isn't difficult, it just takes time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, when he was found, his face was so swollen it was unrecognizable—that was the result of toxin accumulation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone's expressions were quite colorful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock remained expressionless, as if all this had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked up at the sky, Neville looked down at his pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione pretended to look around at the scenery, while the three Ravenclaw girls tried hard to suppress their laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ron couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw Farley looking at him, he immediately straightened up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I just thought of something happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley looked at Ron meaningfully but didn't dwell on this issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her gaze to Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam Pomfrey says Flint isn't in life-threatening danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he needs to stay in the hospital wing for three more days—exactly the same amount of time Mr. Potter spent in the hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked at Farley in confusion, and thought. 'why are you telling me this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm not interested in this kind of coincidence at all.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Farley looked at Sherlock again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We hope Mr. Holmes can help us investigate this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, I will do everything in my power to provide you with every convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one Galleon is a small token of my personal appreciation. I hope Mr. Holmes will accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can find the culprit, we will reward you handsomely. In any case, we will definitely satisfy Mr. Holmes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Farley's offered conditions, the nearby young wizards were all shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Cho Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Easter case, Penelope paid one Galleon after solving it, which Sherlock already thought was too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Penelope gave so much because, in addition to the agreed payment, there was gratitude for Sherlock defending Ravenclaw's honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hush money hoping they wouldn't speak about the matter—though this approach seemed rather embarrassing now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Farley's performance today was even more generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to get Sherlock to agree to take the case, she was already paying one Galleon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This highlighted her wealth and capriciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could imagine how generous the reward would be if Sherlock actually agreed to Farley's request and solved the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in Cho Chang's view, with Sherlock's abilities, achieving this was almost without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, everyone's eyes focused on Sherlock, waiting for his response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone's gaze, Sherlock shook his head and said three words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sherlock firmly said \"I refuse,\" Farley's face showed no trace of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head, her smooth long hair swaying gently, her sea-blue eyes bright and deep, with a hint of inquiry,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, could you tell me the reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're dissatisfied with the payment, we can certainly negotiate further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said this, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a confident shallow smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if indicating to Sherlock that as long as he was willing, everything was negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has nothing to do with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock waved his hand. He looked up at Farley and said calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason I'm passionate about solving puzzles is because in this process, I can gain unique pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this matter doesn't arouse any interest in me at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock say this, Farley immediately showed great interest: \"Please elaborate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flint hurt my friend in the Quidditch match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said straightforwardly, \"I think his current plight is well-deserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, who had been standing quietly nearby, suddenly looked up upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were moist, lips trembling slightly, filled with emotion and surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock actually remembered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered Flint's harm to him in the Quidditch match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling of being remembered and cared about made a warm current surge through Harry's heart, and his eyes became hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I admit Flint's behavior in the Quidditch match was excessive, but Madam Hooch had already punished him then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley frowned slightly, her eyes showing a trace of perplexity,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, are you serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of behavior constitutes private revenge, which is not advocated or allowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at her unflinchingly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Farley, I believe that when rules cannot bring justice to the parties involved, private revenge becomes legitimate and even noble from that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this time, I've decided not to take this case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had originally thought Sherlock's reason for refusing would be simple—perhaps insufficient payment, perhaps the case was too complex, perhaps what she thought was something else entirely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she never expected Sherlock would give such an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing her head in thought for a while, she suddenly looked up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, I must admit, your words have moved me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at her without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came here today also at someone's request. Whether to take this case was originally your freedom, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley's gaze fixed intently on Sherlock, her eyes revealing a hint of cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to use this reason to refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried a hint of probing, as if giving Sherlock another chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sherlock nod without hesitation, Farley suddenly smiled, like flowers blooming in spring, bright and moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently raised her hand and flicked her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Galleon that had been in her palm, glittering golden in the sunlight, flew directly toward Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock reacted quickly, reaching out to catch the Galleon steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prefect miss, I said I wouldn't take this case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock frowned, not understanding what Farley meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep it as a memento!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farley smiled charmingly again, her smile carrying a hint of playfulness and freedom:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Refusing a gift from a lady is not gentlemanly behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also... I hope next time we meet, you can use a different form of address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won't speak of today's events. I hope you won't either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she swept her gaze around the others present, her eyes carrying a hint of warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Gemma Farley left with light, graceful steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",2181,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0e1e7bec080451e9930a8a6aa01586b5644fdb08fbf8df908e0b0f51bba2d57","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-132","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-130",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]