[{"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-140":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},1879830,2495,"Chapter 140: 0140 Surprise","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>Although Sherlock and Harry prevented the house-elf Dobby from banging his head against the wall and hitting himself with the lamp, he continued to struggle and scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad Dobby! Bad Dobby!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby snuck here to tell tales, revealing his master's affairs to Harry Potter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby is not a qualified house-elf! Let go of Dobby, Dobby must punish himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. You belong to the Malfoy family—Draco Malfoy's family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Sherlock spoke these words, Dobby immediately stopped struggling. Both he and Harry turned to look at Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both faces were filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was that Harry's surprise quickly transformed into understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby, however, became even more shocked, crying out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, you used dark magic on Dobby!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Dobby said nothing, he still exposed his master's secrets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad Dobby! Bad Dobby! Dobby is not a qualified house-elf at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark magic? I don't need such things to deal with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock sneered disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, house-elves aren't something poor wizarding families can afford to own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at your servile attitude, it's clear your master's family is difficult to get along with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, those who meet these conditions and have conflicts with Harry are already obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... what exactly are they planning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but in the end, he only opened and closed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if some mysterious force prevented him from revealing the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad Dobby! Bad Dobby! Dobby almost revealed his master's secrets! Let go of Dobby, Dobby must punish himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Dobby's strength was particularly great, and his determination to punish himself was extremely firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Harry began to feel a headache coming on, Sherlock loosened his grip and released him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once free, Dobby immediately began violently banging his head against the wall without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense impact made Harry's heart race with alarm. Seeing Dobby continue this for over a dozen times while Sherlock showed no intention of stopping him, Harry couldn't help but speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear friend, you don't need to worry—my father and Mr. Granger are both downstairs. Unless it can knock down this wall, they certainly won't come up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... should we just watch him continue like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, I suggest you put away your sympathy for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting self-righteously for others' supposed good, making arrangements for others without permission, moral blackmail through self-abuse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock watched the self-harming Dobby and commented mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kind of creature simply doesn't deserve sympathy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry couldn't help but be stunned by these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, Harry was genuinely a very kind person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Snape's kind of petty goodness, but traditional lawful good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To grow up in the harsh environment of the Dursley household without developing the kind of mentality that would seek revenge on society was truly remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but deep in his heart, he actually had something of a savior complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even though he was somewhat dissatisfied with the house-elf Dobby's various actions, whenever he thought that the other party was doing this for his own good, he couldn't harden his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about watching Dobby self-harm—he couldn't even bring himself to speak harshly to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, if these words had come from someone else, he definitely wouldn't have agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when these words came from Sherlock's mouth, the effect was immediately different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry lowered his head and thought seriously for a long while, then slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sherlock had said, he didn't need to be arranged by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, Dobby was very much like Dumbledore, yet inferior to Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore merely guided him to face Voldemort directly; Dobby had directly made arrangements for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps its intentions were good, full of kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It intercepted his letters, prevented him from going to Hogwarts, yet wouldn't say anything, only banging its head against the wall at every turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behavior was undoubtedly something he disliked—it could even be said to be full of malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who truly cared for him should be like Sherlock, telling him the truth without reservation and letting him make his own choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even after understanding everything, Harry still couldn't remain unmoved while directly witnessing Dobby's behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing that Sherlock had made up his mind completely, he could only turn his head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of sight, out of mind—his heart wouldn't ache if he didn't see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sherlock had said, even though Dobby was making such a commotion, there was still no movement from downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry secretly admired how impressive Sherlock's and Hermione's fathers were, actually managing to restrain Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little did he know that the protagonists in the downstairs parlor had long since changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia, as the actual homeowners, now only had supporting roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After banging his head for a while, Dobby finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, his two eyes had crossed, and considerable blood was seeping from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock watched him coldly, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great, merciful Harry Potter, and this mind-reading... sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby took a long time to focus properly, making his large eyes look toward Sherlock and Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Harry Potter really cannot go to school...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you still don't intend to reveal the truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad Dobby, bad Dobby, Dobby cannot expose his master's secrets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dobby spoke, he grabbed the desk lamp and smashed it against his head. The lamp fell apart, but Sherlock continued to watch coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, however, felt deeply pained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this was an old desk lamp that Dudley had discarded, it was still functional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was smashed to pieces—what a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you finished? If not, go back to banging your head against the wall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Dobby clearly realized that this new young wizard was different from the easily swayed Harry—he was a tough opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped his self-abusive actions, looked at Sherlock, and said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Harry Potter absolutely cannot return to school!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if we say no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock stared at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry clenched his fists secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Dobby can only do this, sir. This is for Harry Potter's good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he had planned to do this all along, the moment Dobby finished speaking, a massive magical aura surged from his small body, filling the entire bedroom almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Harry felt the surging magical power from the house-elf Dobby, he was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was happening? This little elf who seemed to only know self-abuse was actually this powerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock remained calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his words left Harry somewhat unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you were tough—is this it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Harry could finish, the situation changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An even more massive magical aura suddenly appeared, coming from behind and directly crushing Dobby's magical buildup like a steamroller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but Sherlock and Harry even felt the air in the room develop a gel-like, viscous quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby's face immediately changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, the magic he was about to cast was Apparition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike wizards who had to undergo difficult training to master this advanced magic, almost all house-elves were experts at Apparition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was precisely why he dared to come alone to tip off Harry behind his master's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his ace in the hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never did he expect that this time, his signature move would fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked shocked and incredulously snapped his fingers twice more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the bedroom door was pushed open, and a person in black robes with greasy hair appeared alongside Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Severus Snape, Head of Slytherin House at Hogwarts, Potions Master, and contemporary Serpent King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Snape's gaze swept over everyone in the room before finally settling on Harry, his eyes cold as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pot—ter, you're absolutely useless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry. \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, when Dobby saw Professor Snape appear alongside Hermione, he finally realized what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed and jumped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar! Harry Potter is a big liar! He deceived Dobby!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock remained expressionless, Hermione looked curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was even more annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Snape calling me useless—I can barely accept that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you saying I lied to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this have to do with me?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape also found Dobby's chattering annoying and frowned as he waved his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spell shot out, precisely hitting Dobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby instantly froze in mid-air like a wooden puppet, with only his terrified eyes still moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What idiots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere house-elf has already left you helpless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at yourselves—you're like a bunch of crazed Muggles putting on a monkey show!\" Snape said with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze fell on Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pot—ter, you just let this farce happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry. (╬☉д⊙)━☆.*#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What could I do? I'm desperate too!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione quickly explained. \"Professor, this house-elf suddenly appeared and said something about Hogwarts being in danger. We can't use magic outside school, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape rudely interrupted her. \"Whatever the reason, you shouldn't have let the situation get so out of control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Harry and Hermione were thoroughly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Good thing this isn't at Hogwarts, or would you deduct points too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this situation something we could have handled?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Snape ignored the two and turned to look at Dobby suspended in mid-air, lightly tapping his wand to release the spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dobby fell to the ground with a \"thump,\" immediately standing up timidly again, not daring to look directly at Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak. Why are you causing trouble here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape's snake-like eyes bore into Dobby, who trembled all over, his ears pressed tightly against his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the pressure that Snape had just displayed far exceeded what the three of them could exert on this house-elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After trembling for a long time, Dobby finally gathered the courage to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, Dobby... Dobby is for Mr. Harry Potter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hogwarts is really in danger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A great conspiracy will harm Mr. Harry Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape frowned, a flash of doubt crossing his eyes, but he quickly returned to his cold demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without evidence, do you think I'll believe you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere house-elf dares to leave its master's house without permission and disturb the peace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1705,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","5ef8b74c6a80b7a3d2ee39c54410eed047024d4688d8d38262c114b4130e39b0","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-141","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-139",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]