[{"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-57":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},1879997,2495,"Chapter 57: 0057 Simple","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>\"This question is actually quite simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were at the scene at the time. If you had paid just a little attention, you would have noticed that the letter 'A' was written somewhat in imitation of German script, while true Germans often use Latin script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the final 'E' was written in cursive, which is precisely an English writing habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was gilding the lily, perhaps an attempt to cover up the truth, or perhaps that was simply their skill level—in any case, their imitation techniques were not sophisticated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, I can say with complete confidence that these letters were absolutely not written by a German.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron couldn't help but praise: \"I knew it! That's exactly what I'd expect from you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry noticed that Sherlock seemed very pleased after hearing Ron's compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had observed this trait long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever someone praised Sherlock's achievements in detective work, his friend would become as sensitive as any girl hearing compliments about her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prerequisite was that the person's praise had to be genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, after finishing his analysis of the bloody letters, Sherlock actually took the initiative to say to Ron: \"I can tell you one more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must find it strange why I've always insisted that Professor Snape is a despicably kind good man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now not only Ron, but Harry and Hermione were immediately interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Professor Snape and Harry's father were rivals in love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Σ(っ°Д°;)っ\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The topic was so explosive that all three young wizards opened their mouths wide and couldn't close them for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, Professor Snape's love for your mother was sincere and pure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked at the shocked Harry and said calmly and composedly: \"After your mother died, that love was transferred to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Σ(°△°|||)︴\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long, drawn-out silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Hermione was the first to recover from the shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath and asked curiously: \"Did... did Headmaster Dumbledore tell you this too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Dumbledore had said it, it seemed too outrageous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was too obvious,\" Sherlock shook his head. \"It didn't even require special observation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock say this, Hermione suddenly remembered the first Potions class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean... the Victorian flower language?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had been interrupted by Snape halfway through at the time, Hermione remembered every word of the conversation between Snape and Sherlock clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcissus is a type of lily—Lily, which happened to be Harry's mother's name—and its flower language is \"my regrets follow you to the grave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wormwood represents \"absence\" and \"bitter sorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sleeping draught is a \"Draught of Living Death,\" representing \"a hellishly miserable life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snape's question at the time was—what would you get if you added powdered root of narcissus to an infusion of wormwood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock had already given the answer—adding powdered narcissus root to a wormwood infusion could brew a sleeping draught, precisely a \"Draught of Living Death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, if you translated Snape's question and answer according to Sherlock's interpretation, it became—lily falling into bitter sorrow, I deeply regret your mother's death, and have since lived a hellishly miserable life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she understood this, Hermione's eyes widened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Hermione, I'm glad you still remember this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled and said, \"That's why I said this matter didn't require special observation at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Professor Snape had expressed his strongest feelings to Lily's son in the very first class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with his usual performance in Potions class, it was enough for Sherlock to make his deduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the entire next day, the three of them remained immersed in the shock brought by this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This topic was simply too explosive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening, Sherlock called Harry aside and handed him a box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry hadn't yet recovered from the shock, so he was already curious about Sherlock calling him out alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seeing Sherlock hand, him this, he couldn't help but speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this box contain Professor Snape's secrets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a gift your father left for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, now with his mind full of thoughts about Snape, he had indeed been overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon hearing it was his father's relic, Harry's expression immediately changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if holding a priceless treasure, he opened the box, and his gaze couldn't help but pause slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange substance somewhere between solid and liquid lay quietly in the center of the box, its silver-gray luster gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry carefully reached out his hand, then discovered with surprise that this silvery, shimmering object was actually a piece of fabric, with an extremely odd texture, as if woven from water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an Invisibility Cloak. Dumbledore asked me to tell you to use it wisely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled and said, \"Although he didn't say it outright, I could see he was hesitating. I think he was worried you might use it to do bad things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry didn't seem to hear Sherlock's words, still gently stroking this Invisibility Cloak his father had left him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he finally looked up at Sherlock: \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock noticed Harry's eyes were red and felt somewhat puzzled. What was wrong with Harry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why give it to me... I mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry suppressed his excited emotions and said in a low voice, \"If it weren't for you, Professor Dumbledore definitely wouldn't have given it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Harry say this, Sherlock couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear friend, I'm glad you trust me so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I must say, Dumbledore originally planned to give it to you—as a Christmas present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we discussed the inheritance your parents left you, he mentioned it. I suggested he give you this gift now, and I'm pleased he took my advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I think you'd better wait until after the Quidditch match to use it. It just so happens that's when I also plan to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sherlock could finish speaking, Harry suddenly stretched out his arms and gave him a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock looked puzzled at Harry, who had suddenly become so affectionate, not understanding what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry released him and said sincerely: \"Sherlock, you're truly amazing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I... I don't know how to express it, but thank you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For me, the luckiest thing about coming to school was meeting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm honored to receive such high praise from the Boy Who Lived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock say this, Harry looked very embarrassed: \"I'm not really the Boy Who Lived... You're much more outstanding than me. I was just lucky...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luck has always been part of one's strength,\" Sherlock said seriously. \"For what you need to do next, you'll need plenty of luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll listen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four simple words, yet they represented complete trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, what did you say you were going to do after the Quidditch match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock smiled for the third time: \"Take you to level up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1161,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","9dad8a5efa3dd29c2475c1b388a0a7986fb2071a89202bce1f2c75cfa6ab8956","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-58","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-56",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]