[{"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-449":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},1879939,2495,"Chapter 449: 0449 The Deduction","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-449",449,"\u003Cp>Hearing Harry's somewhat naive question, Dumbledore couldn't help but sigh. \"Yes, Harry, we all know it's terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horace was already horrified when he heard that creating a Horcrux required killing someone, but Riddle didn't care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to make more Horcruxes, he didn't care about committing murder after murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, we all know that the reason he's so terrifying is because he personally killed hundreds of people over decades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry couldn't help but shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To kill hundreds of people single-handedly was truly terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock hesitated to speak but ultimately said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore paused, then said to Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the Philosopher's Stone you mentioned, we know that two years ago, that's exactly what he tried to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I think the Philosopher's Stone ultimately doesn't suit Voldemort's taste as much as Horcruxes—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Dumbledore turned to Sherlock. \"Sherlock, I think you understand this clearly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elixir of Life can indeed extend life, but one must continue taking it to remain immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the potion runs out, becomes contaminated, or the Philosopher's Stone is stolen, then immortality becomes a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, achieving immortality through that method means complete dependence on the potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by Voldemort's personality, this is something he cannot tolerate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly right. Voldemort would not allow himself to be controlled, even by a potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if it was just like two years ago, to escape that half-dead state after attacking Harry, he would be willing to obtain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would only be to regain a body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he would definitely still plan to continue relying on his Horcruxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By that time, he would need nothing else—as long as he could regain a human body, he would be immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, closer to immortality than anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry nodded to show he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore's expression became excited again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact, with this crucial memory you've obtained, the truth has finally surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now we're closer than anyone to the secret of how to destroy Voldemort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You both heard what he said. 'Wouldn't splitting it into more pieces be better, making you more powerful? Isn't seven the most magically powerful number?'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously, this madman actually split his soul into seven pieces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock's voice contained uncontrollable anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to achieve immortality, planning murders, splitting his soul, making Horcruxes—this was something Sherlock could not tolerate. It was at this moment that he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort must be destroyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're saying he really made seven Horcruxes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was even more shocked. \"Is he insane? Sir, are you saying they could be hidden anywhere in the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, Harry, I'm glad you both see the seriousness of the problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the shocked Harry and angry Sherlock, Dumbledore seemed quite calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I must correct one point—not seven Horcruxes, but six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps Sherlock's phrasing is more accurate. he split his soul into seven parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the seventh part of the soul, however broken, it remains in his resurrected body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this part of him that existed in a ghostly form during his years of exile. Without it, he would have no self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seventh part of the soul will be what anyone wanting to kill Voldemort must finally attack—the piece within his body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But those six Horcruxes,\" Harry said somewhat impatiently, \"how can we find them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Harry. Have you forgotten? Your good friend has already destroyed one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked at Sherlock, his eyes full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom Riddle's diary had been destroyed by Sherlock using the Sword of Gryffindor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, we can't celebrate too early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the guess about seven pieces of soul is correct, there are still five Horcruxes left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry immediately started thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Horcrux could split a complete soul and hide it in some object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voldemort made six Horcruxes. They could be anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only known Horcrux was Riddle's diary, which had been destroyed by Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore said the truth had surfaced, but Harry was still completely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry suddenly turned to look at Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sherlock here, I don't need to think at all, do I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, Dumbledore made the same movement at this moment. He looked at Sherlock and asked expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, unfortunately I don't know Voldemort well enough to make accurate deductions about this, so I can only offer a few directions for your reference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem. I think the directions you provide will be very useful to me—this has been proven more than once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I understand, Voldemort is a proud, arrogant person full of superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his selection of Horcruxes would definitely not be like Portkeys, choosing easily overlooked everyday items like old tin cans, empty medicine bottles, or broken shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first Horcrux was that diary. His own memory told us personally that the diary could prove he was the Heir of Slytherin, which held great significance for Voldemort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I deduce from this that Voldemort would choose items that already possess special value, particularly commemorative significance, to serve as Horcruxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked intently at Dumbledore. \"Sir, I'm afraid you must first answer two questions for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, did all four founders of Hogwarts leave behind relics? Second, does each founder have only one relic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore was first stunned, then a smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, this smile turned into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked at Dumbledore in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen Dumbledore so happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup, winning the House Cup three times in a row, or even recently successfully obtaining Slughorn's memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore laughed so happily that tears came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, Sherlock...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore placed his hand on Sherlock's shoulder. \"Because of you, I'm becoming more and more confident about the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally,\" Sherlock said without any modesty. \"Being enemies with Sherlock Holmes is the misfortune of those criminals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right. Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin—every founder of Hogwarts left behind relics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I'm certain that Gryffindor's only known relic is safe and sound, and you used it in your second year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sword of Gryffindor—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the Sorting Hat? Didn't you say the sword was Gryffindor's only relic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, my phrasing was problematic. The Sorting Hat was indeed the hat Gryffindor used during his lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the four founders of Hogwarts infused their thoughts into it, allowing the Sorting Hat to sort students into various houses based on their talents and qualities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But don't worry, it's still in my office now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the next thing is quite obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. From now on, I will carefully search Voldemort's past to see if I can find traces of items like Hogwarts relics disappearing around him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have another suggestion,\" Sherlock added. \"That ring Voldemort wore on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Slughorn obviously didn't notice this detail, so the ring's details aren't very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I just said, that ring holds great significance for Voldemort—this can be deduced from his behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I have reason to deduce that he soon after turned it into a Horcrux as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so good to have you, Sherlock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore looked at Sherlock, the affection in his eyes almost overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mentioned before that after graduation, Voldemort twice wanted to return to Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seems one reason was naturally to develop and strengthen his power through the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other reason, it was to find relics of the other founders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A very reasonable deduction,\" Sherlock nodded. \"Then now the matter is quite clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock stood up, as if summarizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I'm afraid for some time to come, you'll be searching for Voldemort's past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right. In fact, since you gave me the diary two years ago, I've already started doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that afterward, other things came one after another, fortunately you successfully resolved them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever that happens, I'm always grateful you're on the side of justice, allowing me to free up more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry understood Dumbledore was referring to the matter of Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, without Sherlock, Hogwarts would definitely have been unsettled all last year, just like in second year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Sherlock raised an eyebrow. \"So, you've taken on another big job this year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore. '(°一°)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you tell me how you figured that out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're too rushed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock sighed. \"Harry had just stayed at the Dursleys' for exactly one month when you wrote telling us to come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From picking us up to going to Slughorn's house, you seemed calm, but some details proved you were in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, being unable to wait to view the memory at his house after obtaining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more familiar I am with someone, the easier it is to see these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, your outfit clearly shows you've traveled from afar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore looked down at his black traveling cloak and couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hearing you say that, it really is simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard that countless times, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1507,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","af209b2d8e7864d76e6b4dde4826c5630efbef2adf9bb167de2889e9a9290184","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-450","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-448",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]