[{"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-291":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},1879881,2495,"Chapter 291: 0291 Death Omen","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-291",291,"\u003Cp>Professor Trelawney stared at Sherlock, her shock beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't believe how this young boy could peel away layers of her past simply through observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sherlock had deduced, due to various reasons, she had long remained in this tower, barely communicating with anyone except when selecting students for Divination class each year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also meant she had no idea that someone like Sherlock had come to the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interrupted Sherlock seemed somewhat disappointed. \"I haven't finished explaining my deduction process yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sherlock like this, even Harry, who had been worried sick, felt somewhat sorry for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, Sherlock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, that's quite enough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Trelawney returned to that particularly vague voice she had used when first meeting everyone. \"I think that's all for today's class. Yes, please pack up your things—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing the confrontation between Professor Trelawney, who represented the \"future,\" and Sherlock, who represented the \"past,\" all the students were in somewhat of a mental state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Professor Trelawney had issued an order to leave, they silently returned their teacups, packed their bags, and quietly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll be late for your next class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Professor Trelawney suddenly said weakly to Neville, \"So you'll need to work extra hard to catch up on your assignments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neville was startled at first, then nodded repeatedly like a pecking chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Professor Trelawney about to cause more trouble, Sherlock immediately snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, you had an argument with a certain colleague not long ago, so it would be best to remain humble and not repeat past mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sherlock could say anything else, Harry and Ron quickly dragged him out of the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn't they see that Professor Trelawney, slumped in her chair, already looked more dead than alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sherlock said anything more, they might literally anger this professor to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, due to Professor Trelawney's behavior, the first class of the new term was hardly pleasant for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Sherlock managed to forcefully win what seemed like a losing battle at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Hermione certainly felt that Sherlock's actions were satisfying, most people still believed Harry's days were numbered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Professor Trelawney's performance just now didn't seem like acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had such good acting skills, she should have been awarded an Oscar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So most of the class began looking at Harry strangely, and even Ron, his best friend, seemed to avoid Harry's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they all believed in divination and prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This state continued into the next Transfiguration class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In third year, Professor McGonagall finally began teaching more advanced Transfiguration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first lesson was explaining Animagi to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her keen senses quickly noticed the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she demonstrated the practical application of Animagi by transforming in front of everyone, more than half the class seemed distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were naturally the students who had just come down from Divination class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall, being straightforward by nature, directly asked Hermione what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, we just had our first Divination class, reading tea leaves, and the result—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to continue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Hermione could finish, Professor McGonagall interrupted her with a frown, \"Miss Granger, just tell me directly—who among you is supposed to die this year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire class looked at her in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Sherlock clasped his hands under his chin, smiling as he asked. \"So this isn't the first time Professor Trelawney has made a death prophecy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly right, Mr. Holmes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall looked at Sherlock approvingly, confirming his statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me put it this way. since Professor Sybill Trelawney came to this school, she has predicted that one student would die every year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And so far, not a single student has died, yet she continues this death prophecy with great enthusiasm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely, Holmes. If I weren't someone who never speaks ill of colleagues—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock immediately understood that the person who had argued with Professor Trelawney in his deduction was none other than Professor McGonagall herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Professor McGonagall was naturally rigorous and serious in character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet both Professor Trelawney and the Divination class she taught seemed like random guessing—no, in Sherlock's view, it was random guessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Professor McGonagall was of noble character, and though she had opinions about Professor Trelawney, she wouldn't speak ill of her in front of students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Professor McGonagall next stopped targeting Professor Trelawney personally and instead aimed her criticism at Divination as a subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems many of you have chosen this course. Of course, that's your freedom, and I won't interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in my personal opinion, Divination is the most imprecise branch of magic, and I have little patience for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, can you tell me who's supposed to die this year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lavender Brown couldn't help but say, \"Professor, Professor Trelawney said she saw the Grim, an omen of death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Trelawney also said that Divination is the most profound of all magical arts!\" Parvati Patil added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha-ha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the two young witches' words, Professor McGonagall's face showed obvious disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing an ominous death omen was one thing—after all, she did this every year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to dare tell students that Divination was the most profound?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What nonsense was she spouting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Divination was the most profound, what did that make Transfiguration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind Transfiguration—even Professor Snape's Potions couldn't be compared to Divination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Professor McGonagall even considered telling Professor Snape what Professor Trelawney had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she immediately realized this wouldn't be appropriate in front of students, so she coughed and looked at Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Potter, I've made myself quite clear. That professor likes to welcome each new class by seeing death omens, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my opinion, you're in perfect health, so please forgive me—I won't excuse you from today's homework.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall had made a rare cold joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not many people laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't mind, turning instead to Parvati Patil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Patil, regarding the claim that Divination is the most profound of magical arts, I personally reserve judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason is simple. true Seers are extremely rare, and Professor Trelawney—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized she had accidentally returned to discussing Professor Trelawney personally and quickly stopped herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, I assure Mr. Potter that if he really dies, he won't need to hand in his homework.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, someone finally laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Hermione. Her laughter was so hearty that it showed several of her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry also felt somewhat relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving that dim red-lit classroom with its stupefying incense made Harry feel much clearer-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone felt the same way. His good friend Ron was still worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil, who had just spoken up for Professor Trelawney, were also whispering, stealing glances at Harry as they talked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione, I think you should consider getting your teeth straightened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Sherlock suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione became excited at once, \"Sherlock, do you prefer teeth that are neater and more attractive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this has nothing to do with personal preference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said seriously. \"All your baby teeth have now been replaced by permanent teeth, but currently, your upper front teeth cover your lower front teeth too much—this is a symptom of deep overbite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to abnormal bite relationships, the upper and lower teeth bite too tightly, causing uneven pressure during chewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, the biting surfaces of your lower teeth will show excessive wear, leading to dentin sensitivity, and in severe cases, it can cause pulp lesions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From my observation, you also have a habit of biting your lips, which will further exacerbate this phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for your health's sake, you should get orthodontic treatment as soon as possible. I believe your parents should be very aware of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's familiar-sounding speech, Hermione felt terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Harry and Ron nearby started laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was genuine laughter from the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Hermione looked their way, both immediately turned around, whistling and pretending to look at the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, for many years, I've been trying to convince them to let me shrink my teeth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione took a deep breath and patiently explained to Sherlock. \"But they hope I'll persist with wearing those orthodontic wire braces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as you said, they're both dentists and very aware of the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But precisely because of this, they think teeth and magic shouldn't be mixed together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Transfiguration class ended, everyone noisily headed to the Great Hall for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheer up, Harry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Harry's low spirits, Hermione coaxed. \"You heard what Professor McGonagall said—don't worry about any death prophecy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what about Neville's teacup? That prophecy came true, and he broke two of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, about to stuff a sausage in his mouth, stopped and said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very simple—because that was psychological suggestion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Psychological suggestion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's words, Harry, Hermione, and Ron all looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1483,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","c9d1cc52c329e42410ae55c609eee3bf58c9da9c647292d463ed5a6f09eefa55","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-292","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-290",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]