[{"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-473":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},1879963,2495,"Chapter 473: 0473 Shopping","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>Barty Crouch was the Director of the Department of International Magical Cooperation at the Ministry of Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a serious and proper man, fluent in multiple languages, and had previously been the head of the Ministry's largest department—the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the wizarding war over a decade ago, he had consistently advocated using hardline tactics against Voldemort and his Death Eaters, making him a representative figure of the hawkish faction in the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So naturally, after victory in the wizarding war, he earned the trust of most people in the magical community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, someone who persisted in fighting the enemy even in adversity wouldn't likely be too bad after becoming Minister of Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, in the period just after the wizarding war's victory, Barty Crouch's reputation was unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people believed he would ascend to the position of Minister of Magic—and indeed, he was the most promising candidate among all competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was during this time that the hardline Crouch, without trial, had Sirius Black imprisoned in Azkaban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, over a decade later, the two met again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Arthur Weasley and Ludo Bagman's view, this scene was inevitably awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, both Sirius Black and Barty Crouch acted as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unwilling to admit he was a member of the Black family, it had to be said he possessed that streak of Black family obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Sirius, back then he had willingly entered Azkaban to spend the rest of his life there because he had wrongly trusted Peter Pettigrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it more bluntly, he believed that suggesting James and Lily switch him out as Secret Keeper for Peter Pettigrew at the last moment was tantamount to causing their deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when Barty Crouch declared he would be thrown into Azkaban without trial, he didn't protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Barty Crouch's view, never mind that Sirius didn't defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had defended himself, in that environment it wouldn't have made much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In everyone's eyes, Sirius had informed Voldemort, causing the Potters' deaths, and had also harmed Peter Pettigrew—these were facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evidence was conclusive, no trial needed, direct execution—no problem whatsoever. At least not a single person had raised objections at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the truth coming to light and the situation reversing, that was something that happened twelve years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Times had changed, and Barty Crouch had been laterally transferred from the most promising candidate for Minister of Magic to the Department of International Magical Cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding his actions back then, it was hard to say Crouch had no regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to another more important matter, this matter seemed less significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when the two met, they merely exchanged simple greetings, and the situation Mr. Weasley and Mr. Bagman worried about didn't occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, after mistakenly calling Percy \"Weatherby\" instead of \"Weasley,\" only Sherlock and Sirius showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Percy himself, his ears had turned as red as his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, he could only pretend to be absorbed in tending the teapot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, there's something I've been meaning to tell you, Arthur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Crouch said, looking at Mr. Weasley. \"Ali Bashir is being provocative—he wants to talk to you about your flying carpet import ban.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Weasley couldn't help but sigh heavily upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sent him an owl last week specifically about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, I've told him nearly a hundred times—carpets are defined as Muggle artifacts in the Registry of Proscribed Charmable Objects—but will he listen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I doubt it,\" said Mr. Crouch, accepting a cup of tea from Percy. \"He's desperate to export flying carpets here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in Britain, flying carpets could never replace broomsticks, could they?\" Bagman interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ali thinks there's a gap in the family vehicle market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Crouch said, \"I remember my grandfather had an Axminster carpet that could seat twelve people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, that was before flying carpets were banned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Crouch's final addendum, Sherlock glanced at Crouch again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was rather interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to want everyone to believe all his ancestors strictly observed the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, been rather busy lately, Barty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the flying carpet topic ended, Bagman raised a targeted question about this Quidditch World Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, quite busy,\" Mr. Crouch said dryly. \"Organizing and arranging Portkeys across five continents is no easy task, Ludo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose... you must all be eager for this to be over?\" Mr. Weasley asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying? Eager for it to be over! I've never been happier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludo Bagman seemed greatly surprised, but then changed tack. \"However, the days ahead aren't without something to look forward to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, Barty—we still have many activities to organize, don't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Crouch raised his eyebrows at Bagman somewhat disapprovingly and said, \"We promised not to make any public announcements until all the details—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, details!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bagman waved his hand dismissively, as if swatting away a swarm of flies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've signed, haven't they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They've agreed, haven't they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'd bet you these kids will know soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, after all, it's happening at Hogwarts—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ludo, you should know we need to meet those Bulgarians now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Crouch suddenly said sternly, directly cutting off Bagman's words. \"And thank you for the tea, Weatherby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shoved the untouched teacup back into Percy's hand, waiting for Ludo to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludo could only struggle to his feet, draining his tea in one gulp, the Galleons jingling merrily in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, see you later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, you know you're with me in the Top Box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and Mr. Black over there too—Cornelius has arranged the best seats for you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He winked at several of them and smiled. \"I'm the commentator for this match, so you can look forward to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he enthusiastically waved goodbye to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barty Crouch merely nodded faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, both Disapparated before everyone's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something happening at Hogwarts now, Dad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fred immediately asked, not even mocking the fact that Mr. Crouch had once again called Percy \"Weatherby\" when leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were they just talking about? What's going to happen at Hogwarts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll find out soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Weasley said with a smile, clearly not planning to tell everyone about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's classified, only to be known when the Ministry decides to make it public.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Percy said seriously. \"Mr. Crouch is right not to casually leak confidential information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His approach would undoubtedly cause annoyance, so Fred immediately said without courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, shut up, Weatherby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone burst out laughing again, and the area was suddenly filled with cheerful atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Percy frown and say nothing, Sherlock spoke lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were you, Percy, I would point out his mistake on the spot rather than remain silent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I do that?\" Percy said in surprise. \"How could I publicly point out a superior's mistake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked deeply at Percy and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed minute by minute—noon, afternoon, evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An excited mood spread like a tangible cloud over the campsite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By dusk, even the quiet summer air seemed to quiver with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When darkness fell like a curtain over the thousands of eagerly waiting wizards, the last traces of pretense also disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stubborn Ministry of Magic finally stopped opposing people and allowed obviously magical signs to appear everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if yielding to an inevitable trend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, every few steps, vendors Apparated from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They carried trays and pushed carts loaded with all sorts of strange things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real flying Firebolt miniatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flags of both countries that played their respective national anthems when waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green hats adorned with dancing shamrocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bulgarian sashes with lions that actually roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were obviously the favorite souvenirs of Irish and Bulgarian supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also glowing rose-shaped badges—green for Ireland, red for Bulgaria that could shrilly shout out players' names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides these, there were naturally collectible figurines of famous players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those little statues could walk back and forth on your palm with a smug air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best-selling was naturally the figurine of the Bulgarian Seeker, Viktor Krum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't Apparition supposed to be very advanced magic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry asked in confusion, watching this scene. \"How does it seem like everyone can do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, Apparition is indeed difficult, but that's relative.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius smiled and patted his godson's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my view, its greatest difficulty is actually the learning conditions—you must be seventeen years old to learn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of difficulty alone, both Animagus transformation and the Patronus Charm are much more difficult than it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's also survivorship bias.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock added, \"The Quidditch World Cup has gathered wizards from all over the world, and the vendors who can Apparate are all here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for those who can't—you simply don't see them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry felt he had learned something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ginny beside him also nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about some happiness bias!\" Ron couldn't help interjecting. \"We...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's survivorship bias, Ron.\" Hermione corrected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever that is, but now it's shopping time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron impatiently waved his hand. \"I saved up all summer's allowance just for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bought a hat with dancing shamrocks and a large green rose-shaped badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he supported Ireland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also bought a small figurine of the Bulgarian Seeker Viktor Krum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The miniature Krum walked back and forth on Ron's hand, frowning up at the green badge above him—very amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing this scene, Hermione frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really didn't like this Bulgarian Quidditch star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock, Harry, and Hermione bought nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, the three had similar personalities, not very interested in these flashy trinkets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were more concerned with practical things, or rather... were they thrifty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, look at these!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Harry rushed to a cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was piled high with what looked like binoculars, but covered with all sorts of strange knobs and dials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are called Omnioculars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizard vendor clearly hadn't recognized the famous savior of the wizarding world, and enthusiastically promoted his merchandise to Harry, pointing at the goods on the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can use them to replay match footage—mind you, in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if you need, they can even flash rapid analyses of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't hesitate—only ten Galleons for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Galleons, you won't be cheated or fooled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish I hadn't bought this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked at his dancing shamrock hat, eyeing the Omnioculars somewhat enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was also very interested in these Omnioculars, but unfortunately, having spent all his money, he was short of funds and couldn't acquire them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, you can buy a few and share them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizard vendor heard Ron's words and immediately suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any match footage viewed with them can be recorded and won't disappear...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharing? Are you kidding me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Sirius suddenly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the foreigners next door see that, they'll think I can't afford it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizard vendor looked somewhat surprised at this handsome adult wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he knew very well that selling an Omniocular for ten Galleons wasn't cheap at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no help for it—the cost of these things wasn't low to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, to come here and sell things, he had paid quite a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without selling them for ten Galleons, he couldn't profit much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this, several people pooling money to buy one and sharing it was natural, and just moments ago, he had successfully sold several using this tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected this wizard's reaction to be so strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah no no no, everyone's the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wizard vendor quickly pointed at those foreign wizards to explain—they also had cases of several people pooling money for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean everyone's the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sirius wasn't buying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the wizard vendor was getting a headache, Sirius's next words made him nearly jump with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can a few people share one pair of binoculars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get another one—one for each person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more than 40 chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1994,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.274Z",1,"novelbin.me","6dbe381d7a9f72f187f422b4ff190097e6b835324d7f8f0b5c2119beeba2e441","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-474","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-472",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]