[{"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-450":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},1879940,2495,"Chapter 450: 0450 The Questions","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-450",450,"\u003Cp>\"In any case, knowing all this before Voldemort's return is definitely good news for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the truth came to light, Dumbledore felt deeply relieved, and even the wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Voldemort's return—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Sherlock looked deeply at Dumbledore. \"Sir, don't you think you're taking that prophecy a bit too seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"False prophecies we can naturally disregard, but true prophecies do exist in this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if true prophecies exist, I still believe that destiny is in one's own hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Dumbledore looked deeply at Sherlock as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So similar, too similar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock came from a Muggle background and was originally someone who firmly believed in science, so it was understandable that he didn't believe in prophecies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Sherlock—even Dumbledore himself had once considered discontinuing the Divination course at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back, his willingness to meet with Professor Trelawney was entirely because she was a descendant of a true Seer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that this Seer's descendant would, in an unconscious state, make that genuine prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was for protective purposes, Dumbledore had continued the course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Professor Trelawney's usual predictions were truly unreliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until many years later that she made her second true prophecy, again while unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore knew a true Seer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but this Seer was closely connected to him—an old acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Seer, like Sherlock, had always believed that destiny was in one's own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this that he and Dumbledore had become kindred spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Dumbledore's thoughts involuntarily returned to that wind-swept summer in Godric's Hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That year, he and he were both young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Dumbledore didn't notice that while he was lost in memories, Sherlock was staring intently at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the first time Sherlock had seen Dumbledore wear such an expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn't deduce something from this, he wouldn't be a Holmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock was well aware that something in his recent behavior had once again reminded Dumbledore of an old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had thought that friend might be Nicolas Flamel, but later discovered it wasn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he thought it might be Newt Scamander, but that proved incorrect as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main issue was that Dumbledore had lived too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant he knew many legendary figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he continued living, he himself would become a legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—in a sense, he was already a legendary figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like many Muggle university students who didn't realize it while in school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after leaving school and entering society and workforce, they would be surprised to discover that the highest-level individuals they'd ever encountered up close were none other than their own teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's gains were undoubtedly satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore ended his reminiscence, withdrew his gaze, and looked at Sherlock and Harry with a smile. \"I think we can end today's journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Sir, just a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry became anxious immediately and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, if you find other Horcruxes, can we go with you to help destroy them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, I'm very touched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore looked at Harry very seriously for a while, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don't think that's possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Dumbledore who was very moved yet refused his request, Harry was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This—this wasn't right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very sorry, but destroying Horcruxes is extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were able to successfully destroy the diary last time because it was the first Horcrux Voldemort created, and he had used it as a weapon. I can assure you that for the remaining Horcruxes, Voldemort has definitely placed extremely powerful protective spells on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although you're outstanding among your peers, dealing with Horcruxes is simply too demanding for those of you who aren't yet of age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to go destroy Horcruxes with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore said in surprise, \"Sherlock, what do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at Dumbledore. \"My request is simple. When you're certain you have information about a Horcrux, you must inform us before you set out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore pondered for a moment upon hearing this. \"Inform you in advance? That wouldn't be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he looked at Sherlock again and changed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However—if it's not about destroying a Horcrux, but merely retrieving it, I think you can come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was startled. What was going on? Dumbledore had just said it wasn't possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, yes,\" Dumbledore said with a slight smile, \"I think you've earned that right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's heart soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, finally hearing something other than caution and protection for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling... was wonderful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock, however, remained composed, as if he had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have one last question, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, you certainly have an extraordinary number of questions today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly Dumbledore was in a very good mood. \"This really is the last question, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise—I want to ask, when a Horcrux is destroyed, will Voldemort know? Can he sense it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore didn't answer immediately, but turned to Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry: (⊙_⊙)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt like Dumbledore was being lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the first time. Whenever he asked a question, Dumbledore would say, \"Sherlock, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Sherlock would directly give the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Harry also realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, why bother asking Dumbledore at all? Why not just ask Sherlock directly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Sherlock gave the answer directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on the current situation, Voldemort won't notice, because the soul fragment contained in the diary has been separated from him for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Voldemort's personality, if he truly knew one of his soul fragments had been destroyed, he would definitely fly into a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that situation, our Headmaster here couldn't possibly not know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you think I would know?\" Dumbledore looked at Sherlock with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After he left Quirrell's body, you once said he was currently hiding in the forests of Albania. This indicates you have your own intelligence sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although you can't pinpoint his exact location, you must have some grasp of his movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're not merely a headmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You give me too much credit, Sherlock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore laughed again. \"I do have my own intelligence sources, but they're not as impressive as you imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I do share your view and also believe Voldemort won't notice the destruction of his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Voldemort is now too steeped in evil, and these important parts of him have been separated for too long. I believe his perception is far less acute than ours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only when his life is about to reach its end will he sense something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, when we destroy his last Horcrux, he'll sense it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily the last one—it could also be the second to last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many years ago, when Voldemort was confident he could create multiple Horcruxes, he scattered them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Horcrux was entrusted to Lucius Malfoy. I believe Voldemort wanted Lucius to bring it into Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lucius had to wait for Voldemort's permission to act, and shortly after entrusting the diary, Voldemort disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he wasn't worried about the diary's safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Voldemort was too arrogant. He believed that aside from carefully guarding the Horcrux, Lucius wouldn't dare do anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he placed too much faith in Lucius's fear of his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You see, for Lucius, this master had been missing for over ten years without appearing, so naturally he was presumed dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even now Lucius doesn't know what that diary actually was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think Voldemort only told him the diary was enchanted with ingenious magic that could reopen the Chamber of Secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lucius had known he was holding a piece of his master's soul, perhaps he would have treated it with more respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact is, he devised a plan for his own purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To place the diary on Arthur Weasley's daughter, hoping to discredit Arthur, get me expelled from Hogwarts, and dispose of a very incriminating piece of evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he never expected was that his fine plan would be disrupted by a house-elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know what happened after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he discovered the house-elf was missing, he could only change his plan and slip the diary to Gilderoy Lockhart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, poor Gilderoy. Controlled by the Horcrux due to his own selfishness, he remains unconscious to this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Madam Pomfrey has told me some good news—he's recently shown signs of recovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't consider that good news—\" Harry muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sherlock shook his head. \"No, it is indeed good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry looked surprised. He really didn't understand why Lockhart's awakening would be good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't dwell on it and raised another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, if all the Horcruxes are destroyed, can Voldemort truly be killed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, you just said that was your last question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, sir, I won't ask anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry said sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all right, I can answer this question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, surprisingly, Dumbledore didn't say \"Sherlock, what do you think?\" but directly gave the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1503,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","708ffe3d8c16264cd7471fdeb39682cca968ee116d3d817fdb76fe15a671aa26","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-451","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-449",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]