[{"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-141":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},1879831,2495,"Chapter 141: 0141 The Letter","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-141",141,"\u003Cp>Being mercilessly scolded by Snape, Dobby couldn't help but burst into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand why, when he was clearly doing this for Harry's good, no one believed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large tears rolled down from his light bulb-sized eyes as he said pitifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What Dobby says is true! Dobby absolutely cannot watch Harry Potter go into danger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year at school, there's a great conspiracy targeting Harry Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then close your eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What conspiracy exactly? Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dobby cannot say! Bad Dobby, bad Dobby!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Dobby immediately jumped up, about to bang his head against the wall again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Snape here, how could he succeed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his wand and cast a spell, and Dobby immediately froze in mid-air as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he couldn't even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape was very familiar with house-elf behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, he knew that under existing contract conditions, using normal methods wouldn't likely get answers from the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he needed to consider which method to use to solve this problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legilimency? Veritaserum? Or... try them one by one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Snape couldn't help but lick his lips, actually becoming somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione nearby didn't notice this detail. Seeing Snape's silence, she couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, should we send it to Headmaster Dumbledore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked this because just a short while ago, Sherlock had asked her to seek Professor Snape's help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, to explain the whole situation clearly, and second, to request his assistance in solving the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had found this somewhat surprising at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming to Privet Drive, she had made suggestions about this problem. Dumbledore was the first choice, followed by McGonagall and Flitwick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had even considered Sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Snape hadn't appeared on her candidate list at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sherlock specifically asked her to seek Snape's help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though puzzled, she still did as Sherlock requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was that Professor Snape, upon receiving the message, came to Harry's current residence with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was so fast it made Hermione gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showed how seriously he took this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Hermione somewhat was that Professor Snape had even greeted Harry's Aunt Petunia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these two had known each other for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Snape's attention wasn't on Aunt Petunia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting her, he immediately rushed to Harry's bedroom and easily resolved the troublesome house-elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the entire process took less than a minute, Hermione was clear that without Professor Snape, they would have had no way to deal with Dobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Granger, I'm not so incompetent as to be stumped by a mere house-elf.\" Snape said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Hermione realize she had misspoken and quickly tried to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, I didn't mean that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Snape didn't listen to her explanation at all, turning directly to Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, you were... somewhat useful this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though your methods were crude and lacked any technique, at least you didn't cause a disaster and managed to bumble through this trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled slightly. \"Professor, your words are as sharp and unique as always, which bears some resemblance to my persistence in pursuing truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape seemed not to have expected Sherlock to respond this way. He was silent for a moment, then said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough with the chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your performance this time was barely adequate, but don't expect me to praise you lavishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wizarding world, the practicality of your methods remains questionable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he looked at Harry again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry immediately tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pot—ter, I hope that brain of yours, stuffed with mud, can occasionally produce something useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Harry's green eyes, his cold gaze softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to your previous ridiculous actions, this time you've finally made some progress, knowing to seek help from others immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,... don't expect me to forget your past stupidity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he waved his wand and disappeared with Dobby before the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually used Apparition to leave directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a convenient ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Hermione couldn't help but praise it, her eyes showing a hint of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to using flying broomsticks, this magic was truly convenient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they couldn't learn this magic until they were 17.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd have to wait another four years...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked completely surprised. \"Just now... did Professor Snape praise me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his incredulous expression, Sherlock laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, I've told you before that Professor Snape is a good person with petty kindness—though sometimes he's indeed not very straightforward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry immediately gave Sherlock a sideways look, thinking. 'Aren't you the same?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The pot calling the kettle black!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wouldn't say this aloud, instead saying somewhat regretfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad he didn't leave behind the letters that the elf intercepted. I really want to know what everyone wrote to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say, you two...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock and Harry discussing Professor Snape, Hermione couldn't help but cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, though I hate to interrupt, now is not the time to discuss this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Hermione's somewhat annoyed statement, Sherlock and Harry looked at each other and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry even said sincerely. \"Hermione, actually, if you hadn't said that, Professor Snape would definitely have praised you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione said angrily. \"Who cares!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry shrugged. 'Great, another person who wasn't straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why am I surrounded by such people?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could voice this thought, an owl whirled in through the bedroom window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dropping a letter on him, it whirled away again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry couldn't help but be stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Such perfect timing?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Dobby's matter had just been resolved, and someone was sending him mail?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he opened the letter, his face immediately darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Potter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have received intelligence that at twelve minutes past eight this evening, you used the Hover Charm and Freezing Charm at your place of residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As you know, underage wizards are not permitted to use magic outside of school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further offenses may result in expulsion from school (Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery, 1875, Paragraph C).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please also remember that according to Section 13 of the International Confederation of Wizards' Statute of Secrecy, any magical activity that risks notice by members of the non-magical community (Muggles) is a serious offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have a pleasant summer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mafalda Hopkirk Ministry of Magic Improper Use of Magic Office\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry: (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Harry's temples throbbed with bulging veins, and rebellious flames burned in his green eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What did the Ministry of Magic mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly Snape who used the magic—what does this have to do with me?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Harry's face as black as the bottom of a pot, Hermione couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock raised an eyebrow, recognizing the envelope—it bore the Ministry of Magic's seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he immediately deduced what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Harry could answer, just like when Snape had disappeared earlier, the bedroom suddenly filled with harsh \"pop-pop\" sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a small witch with fluffy gray hair appeared in their view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Harry Potter... oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw that Harry wasn't the only person in the room, the witch looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she quickly adjusted and said politely to the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I'm Mafalda Hopkirk, Assistant in the Ministry of Magic's Improper Use of Magic Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So can someone tell me what exactly happened here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she added another sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I assume you must be Gryffindors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Mafalda Hopkirk, Sherlock looked her up and down and immediately deduced her personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A woman serious and responsible about her work, kind and gentle in nature, highly curious, age... hard to determine]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subsequent developments completely matched his deduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hopkirk asked what exactly had happened, Hermione was the first to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Respected Ms. Hopkirk, I'm Hermione Granger, Harry's friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though we are indeed Gryffindors, this is a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who cast the spells earlier was Professor Snape from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, not Harry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Granger, you're referring to Professor Severus Snape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, he just left using Apparition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Mr. Potter, Miss Granger, and this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopkirk looked at Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock Holmes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Mr. Holmes... wait, Holmes? You're saying you're Holmes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Hopkirk suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Sherlock with a surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Sherlock immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know Mr. Abbott or Mr. Peasegood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know both of them you mentioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Hopkirk smiled. \"In fact, we have quite a good relationship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems those two cases caused quite a stir at the Ministry of Magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopkirk sighed. \"Exactly so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she heard that Sherlock was Holmes, Hopkirk's attitude subtly changed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, both you and Mr. Potter agree with Miss Granger's account, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I personally suggest you could use the Prior Incantato charm to verify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That might cause the Ministry of Magic to make a second misjudgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she said the word \"misjudgment,\" both Harry and Hermione breathed sighs of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a biased attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll verify with Hogwarts immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopkirk looked somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she took out a quill and began writing furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1531,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","aa40ed3a8ad1790d986f575578265bb7c28ab8fec65912a56697347b3772e4b6","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-142","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-140",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]