[{"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-442":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},1879932,2495,"Chapter 442: 0442 The Visit","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-442",442,"\u003Cp>Sherlock never told anyone that he had specifically spoken to Dumbledore about Harry's unfortunate childhood experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked Dumbledore whether it was because Dumbledore himself was born in the Victorian era, accustomed to that wicked age when three-year-old boys cleaned chimneys, that he naturally considered Harry's abuse to be acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's response was as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, I believed Harry's situation was extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Voldemort had vanished, those Death Eaters who remained loyal to him had not all been captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could guarantee they wouldn't target Harry, so I refused all those wizarding families who wanted to adopt him and insisted on leaving him on the Dursleys' doorstep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, it was for the protective magic of love to continue shielding him. As long as Harry could still call that place home, he would receive powerful protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, it was to keep him away from the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defeating the Dark Lord who had ruled the wizarding world for over a decade—this feat was enough to make Harry famous before he could walk or talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want him to become someone like Gilderoy Lockhart, so I hoped he would grow up far from his past, until he could accept it all before letting him know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, I left a letter explaining to the Dursleys that Harry's parents had been killed, and I hoped they would care for him as they would their own child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they didn't do as I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never treated Harry as their own son. What Harry received from them was only neglect and regular abuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you knew all along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock sneered; his tone full of undisguised contempt. \"I thought you considered this normal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—of course I knew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore sighed deeply. \"The silver lining in this misfortune was that Harry at least escaped the terrible damage they inflicted on their own child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock naturally knew Dumbledore was referring to Dudley Dursley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's cousin, spoiled rotten by the Dursleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They held him in their palms fearing he'd fall, held him in their mouths fearing he'd melt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Harry, growing up in such an environment, still maintained his kind and pure nature, not consumed by hatred—it was simply a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your statement gives me the feeling of having to choose the less foul of two piles of dog shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either abused or spoiled like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't believe you, as the Great White Wizard, would have such a black-and-white mindset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore couldn't help but show an embarrassed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point, it seemed, had no explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, Sherlock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Dumbledore didn't evade but simply admitted his mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm truly grateful that Harry met you, and that you stand with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you were our enemy, I can't imagine what this world would be like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this obvious praise, Dumbledore continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how miserably Harry lived there, how unwelcome he was, how abused, they at least very reluctantly gave him a place to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Harry turns seventeen, that is to say, when he becomes a man, this magic will expire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, my requirement isn't high: I only hope they'll allow him to return to this home once more before his seventeenth birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This will ensure that protective power continues until that time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The requirement is indeed not high, and what you say is indeed correct, but unfortunately others won't see it that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock withdrew from his thoughts, his gaze falling on Sirius, who was reading nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, Sirius, as godfather, was one of those \"others\" he had mentioned to Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning of Harry's childhood experiences from Harry himself, he had immediately declared he would go to Privet Drive to teach that family a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was with Harry holding back in his telling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, although the Dursleys had improved their relationship with Harry, Sirius clearly hadn't let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he seized every opportunity to take Harry away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Sirius's current behavior, he naturally planned to have Harry continue spending the rest of summer vacation at Grimmauld Place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, shouldn't we make some preparations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slughorn is quite good, though he's a Slytherin, he's not as annoying as other snakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius, who was reading, suddenly looked up at Harry upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock already wrote to ask me about him. Regulus had a high opinion of him back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he taught us Potions, he always liked to tell stories about famous people while the cauldrons were boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's indeed an interesting old man. If we're going to see him, I don't think any preparation is necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sirius say this, Harry couldn't help but hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced unconsciously toward Sirius, seeming somewhat concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This subtle action naturally didn't escape Sherlock's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sirius was the person closest to Harry in this world, Harry hadn't told Sirius the true purpose of this visit to Professor Slughorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he hadn't told Sirius about Professor Snape's secret either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this point, Sherlock had anticipated it early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dumbledore had once said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry excels at decisive action, Ron at strategy, and Hermione at eloquent discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These personality traits meant that Harry and Hermione were more mature than their peers, while Ron was somewhat more childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, one couldn't really call it childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron's various behaviors were what boys of this age should be like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because Harry and Hermione were more mature than their peers that they made him seem somewhat childish by contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Sherlock, he wasn't normal at all and shouldn't be counted in the consideration from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having understood the whole story, Harry would naturally think deeply and consider the consequences of telling Sirius about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, although Sirius was a very intelligent person, he appeared insufficiently rational in most situations and somewhat impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from his attitude toward Vernon Dursley during the holidays, one could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Harry had repeatedly said he'd repaired his relationship with the Dursleys, Sirius just couldn't help wanting to needle them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also led Harry to decide not to tell Sirius about this matter for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, with his personality, he'd probably want to tear Snape limb from limb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as Sirius said, no preparation is needed. Leave everything to Professor Dumbledore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" Hearing Sherlock's words, Harry nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius frowned slightly, \"Dumbledore—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sherlock's mind became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now completely sorted out the relationships among these main members of the Order of the Phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People like Minerva McGonagall and Rubeus Hagrid trusted Dumbledore without reservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Dumbledore made a decision, they would support it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall might pound the table at Dumbledore's decisions, but once Dumbledore insisted, she would ultimately compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was like a loyal hound—if Dumbledore pointed east, he would never go west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James and Lily Potter, Sirius, and Remus Lupin of that generation were considerably less trusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Lupin trusted Dumbledore the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without last year's incident of Dumbledore inviting Lupin to return to Hogwarts to teach, back then it was he who had defied everyone's opposition to let a werewolf study at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James and Lily were somewhat less trusting. Sirius was the least trusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could say that without James and Lily, Sirius would treat Dumbledore with just the ordinary attitude of a student toward a headmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even less than toward Professor McGonagall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this mistrust that after Sirius persuaded James and Lily to change their Secret-Keeper, he didn't tell Dumbledore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, this wasn't his concern either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Dumbledore arrived later, he would naturally handle Sirius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was very interested in Sherlock's experiences in Hawaii this month and kept pressing for details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Sherlock it was actually quite simple—just two things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning Bartitsu and writing that monograph on cigarette ash identification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped away imperceptibly, and when the minute hand in the living room pointed to twelve, the doorbell rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled slightly: \"Unexpectedly punctual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry jumped up as if electrocuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could reach the door, Mr. Holmes appeared from somewhere and had already opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, thin man appeared at the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silver hair and beard hung down to his waist, he wore half-moon spectacles on his hooked nose, dressed in a black traveling cloak and wearing a pointed hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good afternoon. You must be Mr. Holmes, I presume?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I believe Sherlock must have told you I was coming to pick him up, hasn't he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mrs. Holmes, hearing the doorbell, also hurried from the kitchen, her apron still dusted with flour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw Dumbledore, her eyes lit up, and she immediately showed an enthusiastic smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you must be Headmaster Dumbledore! Please come in! It's windy outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you very much, Mrs. Holmes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore nimbly crossed the threshold and closed the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, Harry, good afternoon—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across the living room, pausing when he saw Sirius, his smile deepening: \"And Sirius. It's truly a pleasure to see you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't stand there talking, sit down quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes was undoubtedly enthusiastic. Dumbledore received the same hospitality as Harry and Sirius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like sugar, Professor? I remember Harry once mentioned you're very fond of sweets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes held a cup of coffee, asking somewhat hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be wonderful, madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore looked at Harry with some surprise, then showed a genuine smile. \"I do indeed love sweets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the sweetened coffee from Mrs. Holmes, Dumbledore carefully took a sip, and his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed a surprised expression, even his silvery eyebrows raised, generously offering praise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is truly a delicious beverage. Thank you for your hospitality. The taste is excellent—it would be even better if there could be more sugar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't do. Any more sugar would damage your teeth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Dumbledore's conspicuously wizardly demeanor, Mr. Holmes smiled slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, even if you weren't Sherlock and Harry's headmaster, as a visitor to the Holmes home, there's naturally no reason to treat you poorly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, you're a knowledgeable and respected teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore couldn't help but show a bitter smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't mean to be impolite—but I must say, if only you two could have been Harry's uncle and aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the living room fell into a brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore had obviously been moved by the scene, seeing the Holmeses' attitude toward Harry and even wizards, reminded of Harry's experiences over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of heartache and sympathy passed over Mrs. Holmes's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Mr. Holmes both instinctively looked toward Harry, their gazes gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at Dumbledore and said without courtesy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that were the case, Harry would have understood from childhood what a family should truly be like, rather than just being a cold coordinate under a magical protection mechanism.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he obviously also recalled that conversation with Sherlock about Harry's childhood experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius looked coldly at Dumbledore without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, he would have been roaring already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about the Dursleys keeping Harry in the cupboard under the stairs made anger nearly prevent him from sitting still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Harry had told him more than once that it was all in the past, and Harry himself had forgiven them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, this was Sherlock's home—Sirius didn't want to lose composure here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, Harry, the protagonist of this matter, wasn't as deeply affected by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his relationship with the Dursleys had been thoroughly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, this summer's first month, Harry had spent very pleasantly at the Dursleys'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So pleasant that even if he continued spending the rest of the entire summer vacation at Privet Drive, he wouldn't have any resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore was right. If Sherlock really were his cousin, then his childhood environment would naturally have been completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at it now, even if he wasn't, it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from their first meeting, Sherlock had already been like a big brother to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",2014,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","101c1adf05c9aadea3b733beb3c2d37f3459b30d6f0a9eb7e48654710fc69e36","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-443","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-441",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]