[{"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-311":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},1880051,2495,"Chapter 311: 0311 Halloween","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>\"Hermione, before the opening ceremony, Professor McGonagall kept you behind and gave you a device that allows you to appear in three classrooms simultaneously for lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, in her view, Mr. Holmes and Mr. Potter are not suitable to use this device.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Sherlock smiled self-deprecatingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I don't think this is a good idea. Whenever time is involved, things become extremely complicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Hermione seemed about to explain, Sherlock stopped her, then put his hands together under his chin and leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, this matter can't be kept secret with just a little inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Professor McGonagall made you swear not to tell anyone about it—to that I can only say she's far too naive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Sherlock continuously shake his head, Hermione's expression was complex, showing both guilt for having concealed this and some helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, Sherlock. I didn't want to hide it from you. But Professor McGonagall made me swear not to tell anyone about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled. \"It's all right. I deduced this myself, so you're not breaking your oath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock say this, Hermione simply took advantage of her liquid courage to speak openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Time-Turner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione fumbled at the collar of her robes and soon pulled out a fine, long gold chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't remove the chain, but leaned toward Sherlock, showing him the tiny glittering hourglass attached to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor McGonagall wrote countless letters to the Ministry of Magic to get me one. She had to prove to them that I'm a model student who would never use it for anything other than schoolwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as you said, this is how I manage to attend all my classes—you just turn the hourglass backward to relive a period of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock reached out to touch the Time-Turner, still warm from Hermione's body, and smiled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty much exactly as I deduced, but you shouldn't have shown it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if this continues, I'll go crazy, Sherlock,\" Hermione looked at Sherlock. \"You might not know, but you to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione blushed and stuffed the Time-Turner back into her collar, then suddenly grabbed her cup and downed the rest of her Butterbeer in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, thank you for listening to all this. Want another round?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock tapped his cup with his finger, and only then did Hermione notice that his Butterbeer was already finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll get us two more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's heart raced, her face burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been so close, just a little bit closer to saying what was in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me, you're the hero who comes to save me whenever I cry out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it now, even if she had said it, it wouldn't have been such a big deal, would it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning with an anxious heart, Hermione was surprised to see two familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Cho Chang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Harry saw Hermione, he said excitedly, \"Ron said you might be drinking here, and I didn't believe him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione, your face is so red—how much have you had!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho Chang looked at Hermione's flushed cheeks in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much, this is only my fourth cup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione raised the cup in her hand and tilted her head to look at Cho. \"Your face is red too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's from the wind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho removed the scarf from around her neck, matching Harry's and breathed on her palms twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she had given Harry his birthday present, she had knitted one for herself too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ran into Cho on the road... well, okay, actually we arranged before term started to come here for a drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Sherlock's half-smile, Harry told the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron said you and Sherlock might be here too, so he didn't come along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said we should just leave directly afterward and not wait for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Hermione's strong recommendation, Harry and Cho each ordered a steaming cup of Butterbeer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the brandy Sherlock carried with him, Butterbeer wasn't as harsh, and Harry quickly took a liking to the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them chatted happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We went to Dervish and Banges, but the owner said there was nothing wrong with this Sneakoscope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry took out the pocket Sneakoscope Ron had given him. At the moment, it was quiet and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the owner couldn't guarantee it actually works,\" Harry sighed. \"From his tone, it sounded like something used at tourist spots to trick outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still Ron's heartfelt gift,\" Cho said with a smile. \"A goose feather sent from afar, the gift may be light, but the sentiment is weighty. Having friends like this is something many people envy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Hermione's view, Cho was a far better companion than Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful, kind, intelligent, modest—she was practically without flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had to name one, perhaps she was a bit too soft-hearted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from their conversation, Hermione learned that Cho still felt guilty about her former friend Marietta from the eye shadow theft case two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cho, you're far too kind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione couldn't help but defend her. \"That person doesn't deserve to be your friend at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Marietta is also pitiful. Her parents haven't been around for years... becoming like that is understandable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pitiful people must have detestable qualities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said mercilessly, \"Harry's parents haven't been around for years either. Why didn't he turn out like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Σ(っ°Д°;)っ\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, Hermione, and Cho all looked at Sherlock in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dude, when criticizing others, do you have to deliver a heavy blow to your allies too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Cho, she raised her hand to cover her mouth in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her contact with Harry had begun earliest when Sherlock helped her solve the eye shadow theft case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she and Penelope went to thank Sherlock, she had also met Harry Potter, Sherlock's good friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when Sherlock and Harry prevented Voldemort from obtaining the Philosopher's Stone at term's end, she visited Harry and learned they shared common interests, which gradually brought them closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho, even she hadn't realized one thing. When facing Harry, her subconscious always had a trace of compassion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Harry was the savior of the wizarding world, he was also a poor boy who had lost both parents at a young age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through deeper interactions with Harry, she understood his heart even better: he would rather not have this glorious identity if it meant his parents could be alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Harry's circumstances had awakened her maternal instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During their usual conversations, she tried carefully to avoid this topic to prevent rubbing salt in Harry's wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seemed that Harry's best friend Sherlock didn't care about this matter at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Harry, after his initial surprise, he quickly agreed with Sherlock's view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... is escaping reality really the right thing to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Cho begin to reflect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, the four had a pleasant conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they left Hogsmeade and returned, it was already dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind had turned all the young wizards' cheeks rosy, but even this couldn't hide their joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the wonderful Halloween feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the previous two years, the Hall had been decorated early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns with nodding heads, swarms of live bats fluttering about, and many flaming orange banners brought the festive atmosphere to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food was delicious too. Needless to say, Ron devoured everything enthusiastically as he did at every such celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sherlock, Harry, and Hermione had seconds of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the staff table, Professor Lupin and Professor Flitwick were chatting animatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall and Professor Sprout raised their glasses to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore was speaking quietly with Professor Snape about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, I keep feeling like Snape is watching Professor Lupin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry couldn't help but say to Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their conversation, Hermione frowned and looked twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... he's probably jealous of Professor Lupin. We all know he's always wanted the Defense Against the Dark Arts position, and Professor Lupin is so popular now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, Hermione, you've spotted something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked away. \"Professor Snape is indeed watching Professor Lupin constantly, but dear Hermione, I don't think it's jealousy or rather, not just jealousy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you mad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, who had been devouring pumpkin pie, looked up from his plate in surprise. \"Snape would be concerned about Lupin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, though this sounds rather absurd, from what I've observed, that's exactly what it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Hermione looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Ron, they were both willing to trust Sherlock unconditionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this matter was as absurd as Sherlock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione looked toward the staff table, trying to detect a trace of concern in Snape's expression, but she couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, even if you gave me three days and nights to think about it, I wouldn't understand why Snape would be concerned about Professor Lupin.\" Harry was equally puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At Hogwarts, everyone has secrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said quietly. \"More than one professor has said this to me, so as long as it doesn't affect us, I have no interest in exploring these issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock say this, the three companions fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Halloween feast ended with a performance by Hogwarts' ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They burst through the walls in formation and glided about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly Headless Nick, Gryffindor's resident ghost, even reenacted his beheading experience, a program that was widely appreciated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Hermione were especially happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because at the same time last year, they had experienced a very unpleasant Deathday Party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I get it! It's because last year all the ghosts were in the dungeons, so they didn't come to perform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, please stop talking about that. It reminds me of unpleasant memories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's all in the past! Today we went to Hogsmeade, experienced such an interesting feast—we should be even happier, shouldn't we, mate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true... but last year's events were still unpleasant, and the year before too. I just hope nothing happens this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halloween 1991. Quirrell, possessed by Voldemort, released a troll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened to trap Hermione in the girls' bathroom, but fortunately Sherlock rescued her in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halloween 1992. Lockhart, controlled by Voldemort from fifty years ago, opened the Chamber and released the basilisk, petrifying Mrs. Norris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, Hermione, and Neville happened to leave the Deathday Party early and were mistaken for the culprits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halloween 1993...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, what are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Harry's worried expression, Ron couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's just coincidence! It can't be that something happens every Halloween, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that were really the case, then let me never find a girlfriend before I'm fifteen... mmph...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Harry clapped a hand over his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked at him in terror. \"Please, stop talking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1794,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","e18c917d3dc87f567b9fca0bc6b8aed69316c3b5196dba7914de6f3e36ccd40e","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-312","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-310",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]