[{"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-397":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},1880224,2495,"Chapter 397: 0397 The Match","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>The winter wind swept across the Quidditch pitch with its chill, the blue-and-bronze and green-and-silver banners whipping wildly in the cold wind, as if drumming for this confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the weather, the entire stadium was filled with a somber atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match between Ravenclaw and Slytherin entered its intense phase right from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Cho Chang had told Harry before the match, Ravenclaw was taking this game very seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the new term began, captain Roger Davies had led by example, leading all team members in rigorous training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the match officially started, the Ravenclaw players' broomstick trails wove a dense net in the air as they surged onto the field in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although most Ravenclaw players' brooms were from the Cleansweep series, a notch below Slytherin's Nimbus 2001s, the Slytherin players clearly hadn't anticipated such a fierce offensive from their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Chasers hadn't even reacted before being thrown into confusion by this wave of coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw's three Chasers exchanged a knowing glance—after Randolph Burrow seized the Quaffle, he used another teammate's cover and with a side turn passed it to Jeremy Stretton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeremy Stretton caught the ball and did a nimble somersault in the air, avoiding an incoming Bludger while flicking his wrist to send the ball toward the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final attack was completed by captain Roger Davies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his arm straight, his fingertips almost brushing the inside of the goal post, sending the ball through the hoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goal! Ravenclaw scores first! The captain really leads by example!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Lee Jordan's commentary, the stands erupted in a wave of blue-and-bronze cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Davies landed, he pounded his teammate's shoulder hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following match, Ravenclaw firmly grasped the initiative, directly scoring a 70-0 run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't let the score fool you—since each goal scored ten points, it was actually just seven consecutive Quaffle scores, so it really could only be called a small surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Slytherin wasn't to be underestimated either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly tightened their formation, adopted man-to-man tactics, and soon broke the deadlock, successfully breaking zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like unleashing a storm, they scored multiple times in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoreboard numbers jumped wildly, and they quickly returned the favor to Ravenclaw, tying the match at 90-70.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this situation, Ravenclaw decisively called a timeout, disrupting Slytherin's rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the timeout ended and they returned to the field, there was more calmness in the Ravenclaw players' eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they regained the advantage and pulled the score gap wider again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at that feint! Merlin's beard! Ravenclaw's Beater is like a Bludger himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh! Slytherin's Beater swings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two inches away from hitting the Bludger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commentator Lee Jordan was spitting with excitement, full of passion and eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the unfavorable situation, Slytherin also decisively called a timeout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the spectator seats, Wood frowned tightly, watching the two teams' fierce contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Ravenclaw or Slytherin, both were their upcoming opponents, so he observed very carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the timeout, Wood withdrew his gaze and turned to Harry. \"Harry, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly called on by the captain, Harry was startled, then answered thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just looking at both teams' strength, Slytherin is still stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the match continues, Slytherin's score will definitely catch up to Ravenclaw, and might even overtake them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Harry's words, Hermione was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her perspective, Ravenclaw clearly had the upper hand right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively looked toward Sherlock beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Harry also looked toward Sherlock, wanting to hear what he had to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock nodded. \"Harry's right. When both sides are close in strength, seven Nimbus 2001s provide a significant advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Malfoy's Nimbus 2001 was destroyed by the Whomping Willow, he brought a new Nimbus 2001 this term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, his parents had purchased a new one for him during the holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sherlock had analyzed before, in his parents' view, the Nimbus 2001 was sufficient for Hogwarts' Quidditch Cup matches, so they hadn't paid extra for a Nimbus 2001 Super.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally their thinking was perfectly correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that Harry had a godfather who didn't play by the rules and got Harry a Firebolt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Ravenclaw is definitely going to lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ron immediately said with displeasure, \"I really don't want to see Malfoy's smug face again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wood looked intently at the field. \"Not necessarily. The key still depends on the Golden Snitch. The timeout's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that Sherlock and Harry's analysis was completely correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the match resumed, Slytherin indeed caught up to the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, Ravenclaw gradually showed signs of decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the deciding factor of the match, both Seekers Cho Chang and Malfoy desperately searched for traces of the Golden Snitch on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, Cho Chang had clearly seen the Golden Snitch, but unfortunately was disrupted by a Bludger thrown by a Slytherin Beater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she tried to search again, the Golden Snitch had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ravenclaw's Beaters returned the favor, several times sending Bludgers after Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this meant Slytherin's three Chasers scored repeatedly, rapidly closing the score gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Sherlock suddenly said, \"Ravenclaw is going to lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearby companions all showed surprised expressions. \"Aren't they tied right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said calmly. \"Ravenclaw can no longer stop them from scoring. The gap will only widen further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Slytherin scored again, and the score became 140-150.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flint scores! Slytherin gets another ten points! This is Slytherin's first lead in this match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the Gryffindor Quidditch team members looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their professional understanding already made them grasp Sherlock's meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and Luna blinked, not understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's gaze was fixed tightly on Cho Chang flying on the field, his concern evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In first year, Ron had once said to Malfoy that a Comet 260 was pretty flashy, but couldn't compare to a Nimbus at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, at that time Harry's broomstick was still a Nimbus 2000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy's current broomstick was the superior Nimbus 2001.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Harry's perspective, Cho Chang was also a formidable opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her excellent technique, she had agilely shaken off Malfoy's pursuit at times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even one moment when she was just a little short of catching the Golden Snitch, which would have ended the match and helped Ravenclaw win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, a little short was still short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in the fiercely competitive field, the smallest difference leads to vastly different outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the match progress, Harry had a growing sense of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His keen judgment for Quidditch told him that Cho Chang might very well meet defeat on the field this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two hundred seventy points, two hundred eighty points, two hundred ninety points—this is bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry had been calculating the score gap between both sides. When the score between Ravenclaw and Slytherin became 150-290, Harry couldn't help but stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time is running out for Ravenclaw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred Weasley said with a frown, his hand rubbing his red hair, a hint of regret in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a deafening cheer came from the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slytherin's Chaser had successfully scored again, and the score became 150-300.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no chance now.\" George Weasley sighed, his eyes full of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny also understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ravenclaw's situation was hopeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cho Chang could catch the Golden Snitch before the score gap widened to one hundred fifty points, they still had hope of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was too late!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Golden Snitch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Ginny, who hadn't spoken much, suddenly called out, drawing everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Cho Chang lower her body and fly toward the other end of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malfoy reacted half a beat slower, but also followed closely behind, pursuing directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho Chang knew very well in her heart that if she continued to let the match proceed, the gap would only widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she had to seize this opportunity to catch the Golden Snitch and end the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, both sides could still tie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it would be a loss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beaters from both Ravenclaw and Slytherin saw Cho Chang and Malfoy's movements and tried to use Bludgers to interfere with the opposing Seeker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, both were in peak condition at this moment, nimbly adjusted direction in the air and avoided the Bludgers attacking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Golden Snitch is ahead! Cho Chang dodges another deadly Bludger attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excellent! She's already a full body length ahead of Draco Malfoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Malfoy still hasn't given up—his broomstick is a Nimbus 2001!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, the Comet is indeed very flashy, but it can't compare with a Nimbus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between them is constantly shrinking. Who will prevail is still unknown!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan's commentary drove the entire audience into a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most exciting moment of this match was about to arrive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously spotted by two excellent Seekers, the Golden Snitch had no escape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it just depended on who could catch it first, thus ending this tense match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho Chang's flying technique was ultimately slightly better than Malfoy's, and having spotted the Golden Snitch earlier than Malfoy, she had gained the first-move advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Malfoy's broomstick had superior performance, and at the critical moment, he held on tight without giving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Cho Chang maintained her advantage. At the last moment, she performed a nimble flip, reached out suddenly, and grasped the Golden Snitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just like Harry, she raised her right hand high, letting everyone see she had caught the Golden Snitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done! Ravenclaw's Seeker Cho Chang catches the Golden Snitch first, winning Ravenclaw 150 points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match is over—both sides have tied!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What an intense and exciting match. Let's thank both teams' players for their spectacular performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must say, that final chase was extremely thrilling. If the Golden Snitch had persisted a bit longer, Cho Chang might have been overtaken by Malfoy—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry let out a long breath. He was in no mood to listen to Lee Jordan's analysis anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all correct but meaningless talk. If time had been longer, Cho Chang might indeed have been overtaken by Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the playing field, there are no \"ifs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that both sides could tie, this result wasn't bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to speak to Sherlock when Lee Jordan's excited voice directly interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, it's not a tie!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee has signaled that the goal just now was valid—this match is won by Slytherin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry whirled around to see Slytherin's players embracing and cheering together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Ravenclaw's players all looked dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoreboard displayed 300-310—Slytherin had suddenly gained 10 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Why did the score change?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because the second before Cho Chang caught the Golden Snitch, Slytherin scored another goal.\" Fred Weasley said with displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam Hooch just ruled the goal valid, so the final score is 300-310, Slytherin wins.\" George Weasley said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry stared in amazement. \"How could this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match between Ravenclaw and Slytherin finally concluded in this manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they thought was a tie turned out to be a Slytherin victory—a narrow victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a team that had won championships multiple times, Slytherin's players not only had strong abilities but also rich competitive experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely this experience and powerful ability to withstand pressure that enabled them to seize the opportunity in the final stage and win this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talk about a narrow victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A win is a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This result surprised everyone. But this didn't include Wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He excitedly told the Gryffindor Quidditch players that this was good news for Gryffindor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not how it works, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Gryffindor common room, hearing this news, Ron said with confusion, \"Only if Ravenclaw had won would it be good news for us, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're absolutely right, and Wood thinks so too—so he increased team training to five times a week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My condolences, mate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron patted Harry's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry let out a long sigh and looked at Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Wood doing this, it meant he only had one evening per week to write homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every Thursday he had to follow Sherlock to receive the special Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons Professor Lupin gave them—resisting Dementors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Harry, this was even more exhausting than the five Quidditch training sessions per week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Quidditch training brought physical fatigue, while resisting Dementors training brought both physical and mental exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock naturally noticed Harry's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled slightly and tilted his head to look at Hermione sitting beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry followed Sherlock's gaze and, upon seeing Hermione, couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",2107,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","78ae721c3698189b4047643fe4890e90e9d4a9b8ac132c7e144fd6a9f41a622a","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-398","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-396",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]