[{"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-68":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},1880008,2495,"Chapter 68: 0068 Return","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>The book Hermione planned to give Sherlock was \"Magical Crime Case Collection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book compiled various criminal cases from the magical world, including dark magic crimes and magical artifact smuggling, written by magical legal scholars based on research and practical experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione felt this would be a very suitable reference book for Sherlock, allowing him to understand the characteristics of magical crimes and learn investigative techniques from past cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling this matter, the three pretended nothing had happened and returned, only to see Sherlock still with that Ravenclaw girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been in a hurry to leave earlier, Hermione suddenly noticed that the girl with Sherlock was surprisingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had black hair and cute face—the kind of girl who would leave a deep impression at first sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw the three approaching, she politely smiled at them, then waved goodbye to Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Harry's heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a nice girl, don't you think, mate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the girl left, Ron whistled and nudged Harry with his elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... yes... I suppose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione glanced at both boys and snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a vague understanding of why Harry had blushed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, was she also consulting you about a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just some trivial little trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the morning of departure, the Hogwarts Express arrived as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock, Harry, Hermione, and Ron happened to occupy one compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene made Sherlock feel slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four months ago, he had taken the Hogwarts Express and entered the magical world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four months later, he was taking the same train with friends from the magical world, returning to the scientific world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming and going, it felt like a lifetime had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was uneventful—after all, at this point everyone was eager to get home for the holidays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Malfoy trio, although they were on the same train, they didn't come to provoke them like they had at the start of term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Ron somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally wanted to prove to his three companions that he wouldn't lose to Malfoy in a one-on-one fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, the train stopped at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King's Cross Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wrinkly old guard stood at the ticket barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His job was to let only two or three people through at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, this prevented a large group of people from emerging from the wall simultaneously and attracting Muggle attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this process, people kept greeting Sherlock and Harry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye, Holmes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you, Potter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're both celebrities!\" Ron couldn't help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry shook his head. \"Not where I'm going, I can assure you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock offered no comment on this. He and Hermione went first, with Harry and Ron following, the four passing through the exit in batches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Harry hadn't informed the Dursleys that he was returning to London, only Sherlock's and Hermione's parents had come to pick them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the exit, Sherlock immediately spotted his targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother and Mrs. Granger were anxiously scanning the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two fathers stood slightly behind, discussing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, both sets of parents reunited with their children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These must be Harry and Ron!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes was very enthusiastic. After giving Sherlock a tight hug, she turned her attention to Harry and Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left both boys feeling rather flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's parents were the same—even though they learned the two boys would be staying at Sherlock's house, they still warmly invited them to visit their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jane, let the children come to my place first. In a few days, Tarquin and I will bring them to visit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Mrs. Holmes say this; Mrs. Granger thought it over and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled Sherlock aside to ask him some detailed questions before finally parting with Sherlock's family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Hermione made a phone gesture to Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, both Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Granger smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Granger frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, this—isn't this a car?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Ron pointed in surprise at a car behind Mr. Holmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that this car had smooth, elegant lines and a sleek body with simple, flowing side lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rear design was clean, with uniquely shaped taillights that complemented the overall style, giving off a sense of stability without losing fashionability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front center was a car emblem featuring a ship's bow and sail, with \"ROVER\" written in gold above the sail, appearing quite elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ron saw the exquisite dashboard and soft seats in the driver's seat, he couldn't help exclaiming, \"This is so much cooler than our old car!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Holmes was quite curious seeing Ron's surprised reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Ron, he became even more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Ron said his father, Mr. Weasley, also had a car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although that car wasn't as refined and beautiful as their family's, it could fly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flying car—wouldn't that be like KITT from Knight Rider?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wait, according to Ron, his father's car could actually make long-distance flights like an airplane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be even more amazing than KITT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to their shared love of cars, Ron sat in the passenger seat on the way home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Mr. Holmes got along exceptionally well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had even agreed that when the Weasley family returned from Romania during summer vacation, Mr. Holmes would visit Ron's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly to see that amazing flying car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes, sitting in the back, watched her excited husband with a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Harry, who was sitting somewhat stiffly next to Sherlock, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harry, you don't need to be so formal. Just think of it as going to your own home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry: (°ー°〃)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What! Does that mean I'll have to live in a cupboard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly realized that wasn't what Mrs. Holmes meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes was a very gentle English woman, and in her, Harry seemed to see the shadow of his own mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a bit more, Harry finally wasn't as formal as when they first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Mrs. Holmes very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mother knows her child best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had originally worried that Sherlock would be the same at Hogwarts as he had been at his previous schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solitary, antisocial, even bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the bullies were always the ones who ended up worse off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that ultimately wasn't what she wanted to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also why she had initially been reluctant to let Sherlock go to school in Scotland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood that feeling all too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from home, full of sighs, transformed into autumn leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Sherlock to be so happy at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Granger girl he'd known before school started, he had actually made other friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly an unexpected joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, when she learned that Harry and Ron were planning to stay at school, she immediately had Sherlock invite them to spend the holidays at their house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through observing Harry and Ron during the journey, she discovered that these two young wizards deeply trusted and even admired Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Mrs. Holmes, this was what made her happiest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Sherlock would become a great wizard in the future didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to King's Road, Mrs. Holmes went to prepare dinner while Sherlock led Harry and Ron upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both rooms are empty—choose whichever you prefer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean... one room each?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron stared in amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1232,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","338b3c894cf8845684508d2d1b618b31a18aa3b930e17a9855eeeb3f48d19a71","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-69","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-67",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]