[{"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-7":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},1879647,2495,"Chapter 7: 007 Ollivander's Wand Shop","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>Ollivander's Wand Shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock tried wand after wand, yet none seemed suitable for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this situation, Ollivander showed not a trace of impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, he became increasingly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said nothing, just began cooperating passively with the shopkeeper's selections, maintaining an appearance of great patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. and Mrs. Holmes exchanged glances with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main issue was that neither understood what kind of wand would be most suitable in Ollivander's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, Sherlock had barely grasped each wand—let alone wave it, he hadn't even had time to lift it—before this peculiar old man snatched it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation had already occurred several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Mrs. Holmes couldn't help but speak up, quietly suggesting to her husband, \"Tarquin, perhaps we should look elsewhere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Holmes was also somewhat hesitant: \"But I heard this is the only shop of its kind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Ollivander's hearing was exceptionally keen. Though his attention had been focused on Sherlock the entire time, he now looked up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this lady questioning the Ollivander family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his sharp gaze, Mrs. Holmes felt somewhat nervous: \"No, I was just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for such trouble. The Ollivander family has been crafting wands since 382 BC. No matter how particular a customer might be, they can always find a suitable wand here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Including the previous customer who left?\" Sherlock suddenly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ollivander was momentarily stunned, then laughed aloud. \"What a perceptive young wizard indeed—yes, there was indeed a particular customer earlier, quite a famous figure, ha-ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Ollivander seemed to realize something and changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rather than saying wizards choose wands, it's actually the wands that choose their wizards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, no one leaves Ollivander's disappointed. Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, he slapped his forehead and walked to the shelf from which goods had earlier flown out, retrieving a plain-looking black wand from the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beechwood and serpent nerve, twelve inches, resilient and flexible. Try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock naturally noticed Ollivander's topic change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't ask further questions but accepted the wand as suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he grasped this wand, his heart couldn't help but shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious, indescribable feeling suddenly appeared, as if something had connected him to this wand in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved it gently, and a white smoke ring appeared, drifting slowly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but he seemed to hear the sound of ship horns and sailors' laughter nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had achieved some resonance with the wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How marvelous!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without understanding magic, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes could see this was a wand suitable for Sherlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did this wand choose me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ollivander handed over the wand in its box, Sherlock asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, the wand chooses the wizard—that's the correct answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finally selected a wand for Sherlock, this particular customer, Ollivander appeared quite pleased and explained further:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the true match of a beechwood wand, if they're already an adult, they must be reasonable and experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they're a young person...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ollivander glanced at Sherlock, revealing a meaningful expression: \"Then it represents wisdom beyond their years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wisdom beyond his years?' Sherlock pondered thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Mrs. Holmes also stepped forward to inquire about the self-measuring tape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she received the answer that non-wizards couldn't use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This inevitably left her somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying 8 Galleons, Mr. Ollivander bowed and escorted them out of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two particular customers in one day—this year's Hogwarts is sure to be lively...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the family of three's retreating figures, he murmured to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After purchasing the wand, Sherlock and his parents finally concluded their shopping trip in Diagon Alley for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With careful spending, the items on the school list cost nearly 80 Galleons in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the additional books purchased, Sherlock had less than 20 Galleons remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes felt that restricting magical currency exchange was discrimination against non-wizard families like theirs by the magical world, and she brooded over this for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, under Mr. Holmes's persuasion, she eventually abandoned the idea of filing a complaint, and the family successfully returned from Diagon Alley to the Leaky Cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were preparing to drive home, Sherlock paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed an adult couple with a young girl wandering between the bookstore and record shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one glance, Sherlock determined this was a married couple with their daughter, and their purpose was the same as theirs had been not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock's action caught the attention of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, they naturally saw the family of three wandering between the bookstore and record shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The husband and wife were neatly dressed and refined in appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl had thick brown curly hair and was chattering about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they lacked Sherlock's observational and analytical abilities, it wasn't difficult to guess that they too were looking for the Leaky Cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes was a warm-hearted person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of their own recent experience, she immediately pulled her husband forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she intended to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock understood this clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that young witch present, this family would certainly be able to find the Leaky Cauldron eventually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn't expected that just because he had looked once more in the crowd, his mother would actively get involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that his parents had already struck up a conversation with this family, he could only join them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed! You're also looking for Diagon Alley, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's experiences had filled Mrs. Holmes with confidence, and she quickly assumed the dominant role in the conversation with the authority of someone \"who had been there\":\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I bet you the goblins' attitude at the bank is absolutely terrible, just like Aunt Susan's apple pie next door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mary mother of God, they only gave us an exchange limit of 128 Galleons! Refusing to make money—how foolish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I see them again, I swear I'll kick their backsides with my boots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Holmes's words quickly closed the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mutual introductions revealed that the couple named Granger were also non-wizards like themselves, she excitedly pulled Sherlock forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, this is Miss Hermione Granger, also a new student at Hogwarts. You can look out for each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1033,"2026-06-10T06:27:23.966Z",1,"novelbin.me","3205769fd85c9c9b4728c02a52901992bc2747d62024cd78cc8005a46350deb5","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-8","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-6",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]