[{"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-142":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},1879832,2495,"Chapter 142: 0142 Hopkirk","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>While waiting for Hogwarts' reply, Ms. Hopkirk from the Ministry of Magic wasn't idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she wasn't inquiring about the details of what had just happened—the school's explanation was obviously far more credible than these three young wizards'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she was curious about was the specific process of how Sherlock had solved the case of Hannah Abbott's father's stolen documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked toward Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione didn't know why, but when Sherlock looked at her, she instantly understood his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she sighed and then began to recount the story voluntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Hopkirk, here's what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Christmas holidays, our classmate Miss Hannah Abbott came to Sherlock to consult him about this case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hermione finished recounting the case in as much detail as possible, Hopkirk couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was absolutely wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Holmes, I must say, your judgment was extremely accurate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we went to arrest Wright Blake, the expression on his face was priceless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even refused to admit it at first, until we presented the evidence to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he still managed to escape in the end, which was somewhat disappointing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you said Wright Blake escaped... what do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly what it sounds like!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had already arrested Wright Blake, but unfortunately, before his formal trial, he injured our colleagues and escaped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ms. Hopkirk's words, Sherlock fell silent for a while before asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was quite a while ago, around Easter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you tell me about the specific process of his escape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, but I hope Mr. Holmes and you two won't spread this around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopkirk's gaze shifted to Sherlock and his two companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, a former Ministry member framing a colleague, then being discovered and injuring fellow colleagues while escaping—this sort of thing isn't very honorable after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for the fact that you originally solved this case, and Abbott and Peasegood spoke so highly of you, I wouldn't have mentioned this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your trust. I'm all ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, we won't tell anyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me neither!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having received assurances from all three, Ms. Hopkirk took a deep breath and began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, the process wasn't very complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main issue was that no one expected Blake would actually try to escape—after all, he had already confessed at that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just the day before his scheduled interrogation, he took advantage of the lax nighttime security and used magic to blast open the interrogation room door, then ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time we discovered it, he had already vanished without a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione suddenly interjected, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, even her accent changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if no one expected this to happen, but... Blake's escape from the Ministry seems far too smooth, doesn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Hopkirk could answer, Sherlock spoke quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Hermione, this is actually quite normal, nothing surprising about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nor-normal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you should remember my evaluation of that Christmas case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember, you mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said before that the Ministry of Magic already has many security vulnerabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Blake was originally closely familiar with the internal structure of the Ministry's security system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the guards unprepared, accomplishing this wouldn't be difficult, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at Hopkirk, his gaze suddenly becoming sharp. \"Blake escaped from the Ministry—didn't you organize a pursuit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that were truly the case, then his evaluation of the Ministry of Magic would have to drop even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We certainly did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Hopkirk couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, Blake's usual disguise was apparently too successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, until this incident, we didn't realize he was far more cunning and sinister than we had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several excellent Aurors working together still couldn't catch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we didn't come away completely empty-handed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you gain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We kept his right hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be precise, two fingers from his right hand—he was injured in the battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly excellent Aurors, what a tremendous gain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's obviously sarcastic remark, Hopkirk didn't get angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because she had been frustrated about this matter for a long time herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this incident, most people at the Ministry recalled Blake's usual behavior and said he was just a guy with a bit of cleverness, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after he framed Abbott, no one took it too seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, thinking about it carefully, they should have conducted a thorough investigation of Blake at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Auror Office did propose such a request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was rejected by the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't investigate everything, can we? What if we actually find something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this guiding philosophy, Blake's case was quickly categorized, giving him the opportunity he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hopkirk's regretful expression, Sherlock said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident just made him further aware of the Ministry's incompetence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, he thought that since the magical world had a Ministry of Magic, it couldn't be worse than Scotland Yard, no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing the Christmas case and the Greek Translator case, he deeply felt that the magical world also had its own Scotland Yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, regarding the misjudgment of Harry's magic use and letting Blake escape, his understanding was further refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Ministry of Magic... was even worse than Scotland Yard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if feeling somewhat guilty herself, Hopkirk quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don't worry, Blake is now on the Ministry's wanted list—someday, we'll send him to Azkaban!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Hermione nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock remained noncommittal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given their current performance, expecting the Ministry to catch Blake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be more realistic to expect Scotland Yard to catch the perpetrator of the London beheading and dismemberment case from a few years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sharp \"pop\" sound suddenly echoed through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Professor Snape appeared in front of everyone with his poker face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Snape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hopkirk couldn't help but show surprise, clearly not expecting this professor to come personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as she called out his name, Snape impatiently threw a letter at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From Dumbledore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he pulled out a thick stack of letters from his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry immediately recognized them as the ones Dobby had been holding earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked at Snape with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't misunderstand, I didn't come here specifically to deliver these useless scraps of paper!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape said coldly, then turned to Hopkirk, \"Dumbledore just asked me to make a special trip here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he glanced at Harry again, made a \"tsk\" sound, and emphasized once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is merely incidental!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then waved his wand again and left directly as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A repeat performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is confirmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an outsider, Hopkirk naturally couldn't understand the intricacies involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the reply that Professor Snape had brought, she appeared calm on the surface but was actually quite excited inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ministry protocol, if an underage wizard performs magic outside school, for a first offense, they usually just receive a warning letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this situation was special, involving Harry Potter—the famous savior of the magical world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the magic had been performed more than once, so she had come personally to handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she hadn't expected this trip to yield far more than anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did she meet Harry Potter, but she also unexpectedly encountered Sherlock Holmes, who had solved Abbott's case and the Greek Translator case last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Sherlock, she was able to understand the entire sequence of events, which greatly satisfied her curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, since this matter involved Professor Snape, a professor and head of house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she tried writing to Hogwarts for verification, just to see what would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Dumbledore to actually reply to her letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but in the reply that Snape had specially brought, Dumbledore's attitude was very friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He not only highly praised her sense of responsibility but also thanked her for trusting his students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he guaranteed in his capacity as headmaster that Harry had not performed magic outside school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was done by that professor named Snape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Hopkirk feel incredibly honored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands trembled slightly as she carefully folded the paper with the reply and put it away safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know, this was Dumbledore's authentic handwriting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, Order of Merlin First Class, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This long string of titles wasn't just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore had earned them all through his own abilities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why else would the current Minister of Magic constantly worry about Dumbledore taking his position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because Dumbledore truly had that capability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, she was just an inconspicuous assistant in the Ministry's Improper Use of Magic Office, so this autograph from such a big shot must be treasured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took two deep breaths, trying to calm her excitement, and after restoring her professional expression, she turned to Harry and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Potter, although our investigation has confirmed that you did not perform magic outside school this time, as a matter of duty, I must solemnly remind you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underage wizards are strictly forbidden from using magic outside school. If violated, you could very well be expelled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this symbolic warning, she frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Mr. Potter, do you need me to communicate with your guardians and inform them about this matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1610,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","cc2f36278f613f6a0a04bc0c1bbf35ad3bd3382522f0175316b5db31d79d41a3","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-143","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-141",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]