[{"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-143":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},1879833,2495,"Chapter 143: 0143 Relief","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>\"Please, absolutely not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ms. Hopkirk mention communicating with his family, Harry's eyes widened as he frantically waved his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, don't add to my troubles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright—we'll go with your preference then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Hopkirk nodded, a gentle smile appearing on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned to look at Sherlock, speaking with genuine sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, if you ever encounter anything that needs help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Hopkirk's intentions were good, but as for the Ministry's capabilities...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they were better than nothing, just acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Hopkirk waved her wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue light flickered from the tip of her wand, quickly enveloping her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, she disappeared from before the three of them, just like Snape had earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swift and efficient, leaving only a faint trace of magical essence in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was deliberately demonstrating Apparition for us,\" Hermione said with some surprise, \"She was very kind to us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right. Mr. Peasegood and this Ms. Hopkirk can be considered the elite among that bunch of rubbish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Sherlock, aren't you being a bit too harsh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just stating facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Professor Snape did indeed cast the Hovering Charm and Freezing Charm earlier, don't forget that both the house-elf and Professor Snape used Apparition—but they didn't mention this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, it seems the Ministry can only detect the location where wizards perform magic, but cannot pinpoint specific individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they detect magic being used at a residence, they assume it was Harry based on experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, they've done this more than once or twice before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How superficial!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—but Ms. Hopkirk did listen to our explanation seriously and even verified with the school!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I said they're the elite among that bunch of rubbish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Peasegood can indeed be called sharp-eyed and capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they're still bound by convention—and bound tightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione. \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You make such a good point, I can't argue with it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Sherlock was still the same Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that mouth alone would offend countless people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sigh, it seems someone like me is still needed to cover for him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, however, was long accustomed to Sherlock's attitude. Without hiding anything in front of his two friends, he let out a long breath and flopped onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First the house-elf Dobby, then Potions professor Snape, and just now a Ministry official—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that Harry had been thoroughly exhausted today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the final result was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't been abandoned by the magical world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after completely relaxing did he turn to Sherlock with an inquiring look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, what do we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is solved. See you in half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said concisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't explain the reason, but Harry understood perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Dumbledore, Harry had to spend a full month each year with his only living relative in this world—Aunt Petunia's family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was mainly to maintain that ancient magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the power of that charm, they had both witnessed it when dealing with Quirrell, who had been possessed by Voldemort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this month was absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Harry heard Sherlock say \"see you in half a month,\" he immediately remembered something Sherlock had mentioned to him the previous school year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Springing up from the bed, Harry looked at Sherlock with burning eyes, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, you mean—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock nodded. \"I'll come find you again in half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem! I'll wait for you!\" Harry nodded emphatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Hold on a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked suspiciously between the two of them. From their conversation, she caught a whiff of adventure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you two hiding something from me again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm telling you, last time with Professor Quirrell—I mean, don't think you can hide things from me like last time when you fought Quirrell in the Forbidden Forest without telling me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hermione's indignant expression, Harry looked toward Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action immediately made Hermione dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She put her hands on her hips. \"Why do you always look at Sherlock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry felt somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to put it—even he hadn't decided whether to invite his other two companions along when going home, besides Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Sherlock spoke up to help him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Godric's Hollow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In half a month, we're going to Godric's Hollow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—you mean you're going with Harry to his ancestral home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked at Sherlock in amazement, her eyes full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Potter family's ancestral home in Godric's Hollow wasn't a secret in the magical world, especially not to someone like Hermione, the academic overachiever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when Sherlock mentioned the name, she immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. Do you want to come along?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding? How could she miss something like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already missed similar adventures more than once. Last year's Christmas, the Forbidden Forest battle, the Greek Translator case—every time Sherlock ran off with Harry,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'hmph, I was here first!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time she absolutely couldn't miss it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry never objected to Sherlock's decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also suggested not leaving Ron behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, that guy would definitely be heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last rays of sunset lazily spilled across the Dursley's garden, casting dappled shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dursley family, along with Harry, escorted Sherlock, Hermione, and her father out of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's Uncle Vernon was red-faced, his eyes gleaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a short while ago, thanks to the clever assistance of Mr. Holmes and Mr. Granger, Mr. Mason had finally agreed to give him that long-coveted drill order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This delighted him beyond measure, and even his view of Harry unconsciously changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original disgust and disdain faded somewhat, replaced by a rare hint of recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself that this nephew of his might not be completely useless after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in this matter, he was stronger than his father James.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of James Potter, Uncle Vernon pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his limited memories, his sister-in-law's husband never spoke properly and didn't show enough respect to him and his wife, which really rubbed him the wrong way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, no point thinking about him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the original plan, after securing this drill order, they should be going to select a villa in Majorca tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when his gaze inadvertently swept over his wife Petunia, his smile instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled his wife's expression when she saw that Blake-robed man who had appeared with Hermione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kind of terror and panic he had never seen before, as if she had encountered her worst nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man he had never heard of, never met, could make his wife show such an expression...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Vernon's brow furrowed into a deep frown, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists, unease and anger surging in his heart like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this moment, his resolve became absolutely firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, this matter was more important than anything else and had to be investigated thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All other plans would have to give way to this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vernon's mood was complicated, but Harry was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having resolved the issue with the presumptuous house-elf Dobby, his life had finally returned to its former peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, he could finally connect normally with his friends!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kept Hedwig very busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poor snowy owl spent every day in the following period shuttling between different regions, busy delivering letter after letter for Harry and his friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock and Hermione were better off, since they had been present at the scene and didn't need special explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for everyone else, Harry naturally had to write letters explaining everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape had finally done something good—when he took Dobby away, he left behind all the letters it had previously intercepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he hadn't come back specifically for this purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Harry now, re-reading these overdue letters was also quite interesting, because through reading these letters, he could feel his friends' strong concern for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After writing to each of them explaining his situation, Hedwig naturally brought him new replies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bloody hell! You were actually trapped by a house-elf, that's incredible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock and Hermione really weren't fair—they should have called me along for something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as you're okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good buddy, don't forget about coming to my house. My dad and mum are still waiting for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ginny too, you know she's always wanted to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, forgive me, Harry, my brain has never been very bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never would have thought you'd encounter something like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had known, I should have gone straight to find you—just like last year!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How are you doing now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank goodness for Sherlock. He's truly a trustworthy person, and I'm happy that you can make such a friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, I can finally rest easy knowing you're safe and sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just didn't expect you to encounter such an incident—it's truly surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it carefully, you always seem to attract various troubles (laugh).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could you tell me about this incident in detail? I'm very interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, this is really terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grandmother says house-elves generally don't do such things. You must be more careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you have time, ask Holmes for more advice—he's really amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Potter, you finally wrote back to me, it's truly worth celebrating—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what I want to say is, summer vacation is long, don't forget to practice Quidditch—this year we absolutely must win the championship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1589,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5252ccdbe3efee122eadac43c3dfcbe84c5348b9109f3128a386dbaed5fcdb7","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-144","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-142",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]