[{"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-366":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},1880193,2495,"Chapter 366: 0366 The Meal","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-366",366,"\u003Cp>After Mrs. Holmes joined in, the atmosphere in the kitchen became even livelier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three ladies chatted away merrily while preparing lunch for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them be busy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Weasley waved his hand grandly and pulled both Mr. Holmes and Mr. Granger to one end of the long table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His personality was such that he was interested in everything Muggle-related, and it just so happened that both of his son's friends were Muggle-born wizards so naturally, he wouldn't miss such an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he made quite a few blunders when it came to Muggle matters, both Mr. Holmes and Mr. Granger could feel his genuine sincerity, and the three men quickly hit it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation topics ranged far and wide, from automotive mechanics to recreational fishing, then to international affairs. Despite covering such vast territory, the discussion was surprisingly harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius once again expressed his apologies to the three ladies before turning to Sherlock with a smile and asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, how has your holiday been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock answered honestly. \"A bit boring. If Harry hadn't called, I would've wanted to return to school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Harry thought the same thing! He said he wanted to go back to school to try out the Firebolt, though I actually think he could test-fly it here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sirius, I don't want to be scolded by Mrs. Black again,\" Harry said with lingering apprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, don't worry about that vicious old hag. I'm the one in charge now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius showed no respect for his mother in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Harry feel somewhat awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kind-hearted as he was, Harry felt it was rather inappropriate to speak so disrespectfully while living in the Black family house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the lady was Sirius's mother after all, which made her Harry's grandmother by seniority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling her a \"vicious old hag\" was definitely going too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reminded Sirius several times over the past few days, but while his godfather was reasonable about everything else, he was particularly stubborn on this matter and wouldn't listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock observed both their expressions and immediately understood the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around. \"The others aren't here—they've all gone to look at the Firebolt, haven't they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing ever gets past you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was relieved that Sherlock had changed the subject, and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're all upstairs. I figure we can call them down once the food is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the three of them had barely exchanged two sentences before Hermione pulled Sherlock away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius and Harry looked at each other in bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius especially couldn't help but sigh inwardly, it seemed that not only in the Muggle world, but in the wizarding world too, young girls were becoming increasingly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his godson wasn't doing badly in that department either. Judging from the Weasley girl's behavior over the past two days, she and Hermione were neck and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only pity was that his good godson seemed a bit slow on the uptake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter—they were still young. Now that he had regained his freedom and cleared his name, with such a godfather looking after him, Harry's future was nothing to worry about!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere Firebolt was just the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought, Sirius couldn't help but sigh quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lily were still here, she surely wouldn't have let him give Harry the Firebolt, would she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Hermione pulled Sherlock to the other end of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She mysteriously took out a piece of parchment from her pocket and handed it to Sherlock, looking at him hopefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look—this is what I've been organizing over the past few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock took the parchment and saw that it described the troll incident they had encountered on Halloween during their first year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was trapped in the basement, feeling both hungry and tired... First person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I think detective case experiences would be more immersive from a first-person perspective. All of Lockhart's adventure books are written that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Hermione's face flushed slightly, and she unconsciously began twirling her hair around her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling a story from a first-person perspective would indeed be more immersive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this also meant she needed to express her feelings of loneliness and helplessness at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that she had to show it to Sherlock, who had been there himself—although she had mentally prepared herself, it was still somewhat embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of narrative structure, I'd say it's passable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock's eyes quickly scanned the text before offering his assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reasoning process is fairly rigorous. If you can continue writing at this level, it should turn out well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, the content I wrote is factual, so of course it seems rigorous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving Sherlock's approval made Hermione bloom with joy, but then she complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All these events are things you and I personally experienced together, yet I've discovered that expressing them clearly isn't as simple as I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's only natural, Hermione.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Hermione's complaint, Sherlock said with a smile, \"Even when the events themselves are extraordinary enough, making them captivating to read still isn't easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why I said both you and Harry have a talent for recounting and summarizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to you two, Ron is somewhat lacking in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, just being able to tell a story well is enough to qualify you as an excellent writer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's eyes lit up at this, and she grabbed Sherlock's hand, urging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, tell me more details.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the table, only Mr. Weasley was fully engaged in discussion with the other two men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Mr. Holmes and Mr. Granger had divided their attention, keeping part of it on their children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Hermione pull Sherlock aside for a whispered conversation, Mr. Holmes's lips curved slightly up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some ways, his younger son was more successful than his older son!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Granger watched the proactive Hermione and shook his head secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When daughters grew up, they couldn't be kept at home. Hermione was already fifteen years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the radiance on her face when talking to Sherlock, Mr. Granger sighed quietly, as long as she was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, even the critical him had to admit that Sherlock was indeed an excellent child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from being arrogant, emotionally distant, controlling, tactless, and eccentric in personality, he had no real flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, that still wouldn't do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his daughter was fifteen, it was still too early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, looking at Sherlock's demeanor, it seemed like his daughter's feelings were entirely one-sided, and that wouldn't do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he needed to keep a close watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ginny also came into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't gone to see the Firebolt but had gone to the bathroom instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, she had just missed Harry and Hermione going to meet Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made her somewhat annoyed, so after greeting Sherlock, she sat down next to Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sirius tactfully left and joined the three men at the other end of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two wizards and two Muggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizards were both members of the Sacred Twenty-Eight pure-blood families, this combination was indeed rather odd, but both pure-blood representatives happened to be pro-Muggle, so the four men's conversation was very harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed gradually, and with the combined efforts of three skilled ladies, lunch was finally ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large pot of stew and a big iron kettle of Butterbeer were first brought to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ginny, go call those boys down,\" Mrs. Weasley said, her gaze sweeping across the kitchen with some dissatisfaction. \"Look what time it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ginny reluctantly left Harry's side to go upstairs and call her brothers down for lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you so much, three beautiful and kind ladies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Sirius, as the host, immediately stood up to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry wanted to follow, but was pressed back into his seat by Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Weasley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since my dear mother passed away, no one has lived here, unless you count the house-elf she left behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius said with some emotion. \"But that elf has gone quite mad. It hasn't done any cleaning for a long time, and as for cooking, don't even think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Black, I think you treat Kreacher too badly,\" Hermione couldn't help but interject. \"You ignore him completely and always call him a useless waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He IS a useless waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius sneered, making no effort to hide his disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't clean, can't cook, can't take care of people...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione, I know you're kind-hearted, but you should have seen his attitude toward me too—even though he's gone quite mad, he still doesn't regard me as his true master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know he despises me, and I don't like him either. Because I have no affection for this house, and that creature only makes me constantly recall all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, if it weren't for Harry, I would never have returned to this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone heard the resolute tone in Sirius's voice and looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at Harry, who silently mouthed a sentence to him. Seeing this, Sherlock nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke for the next few minutes, until Ginny and her brothers came to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Sherlock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron rushed over as soon as he saw Sherlock, saying excitedly, \"You really should have come upstairs to see the Firebolt—that thing is absolutely brilliant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Ron, you've said that eight hundred times in the past two days,\" said Fred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our ears are about to be lump,\" said George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron immediately retorted indignantly. \"But you said the same thing yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but we don't go on and on about it endlessly like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred turned to Sherlock, \"You think our brother is annoying too, don't you? Anyway, did you have a pleasant holiday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, Fred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm George, Sherlock, you've got the wrong person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you're Fred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really am George, right, Fred?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, he's George, I'm Fred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you're Fred. That trick doesn't work on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright... I'm Fred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sherlock's determined gaze, Fred could only give up his pretense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don't understand—why can you always tell us apart accurately? Even Mum and Dad get confused sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just need to observe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting Sherlock's family, everyone sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was curious about the Holmes couple, wanting to know what kind of parents could produce the Holmes brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after interacting with them, they found that the couple wasn't particularly unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Holmes was refined and cultured, Mrs. Holmes was gentle and gracious, and both were very easy to get along with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone was seated, all eyes turned to Sirius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, then began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, before we dig into this lunch that smells absolutely top-notch—Mrs. Weasley, Mrs. Granger, Mrs. Holmes, I must first say seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you three for your hard work today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were properly invited as guests, yet ended up taking care of this bunch of kids for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what we should do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we waited for you to prepare lunch, we'd be waiting until evening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the three ladies' words, everyone laughed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1876,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","f865fdaada46f34ee42d1ba04c53ff7ec921782fb493806a4e03f9845378228e","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-367","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-365",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]