[{"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-74":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},1880014,2495,"Chapter 74: 0074 Angry Hermione","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>Hermione was very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already dissatisfied that Sherlock hadn't contacted her during the holidays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now hearing that Sherlock had actually taken Harry to Privet Drive, she was naturally even more dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an interesting thing, why didn't he invite her too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was too late to say these things now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, at Ron's strong suggestion, Sherlock played several violin pieces they liked as compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Ron finally got his chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock played the violin very well, even able to play some difficult pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wouldn't play properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his stay at Sherlock's house, Ron had endured Sherlock's piercing solos more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every evening, Sherlock would lean against the armchair, place the violin flat on his knees, close his eyes and play casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was sometimes high-pitched and melancholy, sometimes strange and cheerful, sometimes harsh and grating, like sawing wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron found it unbearably difficult to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Mr. and Mrs. Holmes seemed long accustomed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry didn't say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, Ron could only run to the bedroom and close the door tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sherlock's violin sound was extremely penetrating; even through the door, he could still hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It truly made him suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now with Hermione as reinforcement, he decisively seized the opportunity to make his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, everyone got a satisfactory result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's anger subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron also breathed a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even thinking that if this situation had continued for a few more days, he might have exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Granger family of three left after dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione was still somewhat reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she could only remind Sherlock again when leaving that he must call or send letters by owl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more days passed, and the time finally came to December 25, 1991.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christmas Day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this very day, Mr. Granger's angry words from a few days ago were vindicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unbreakable alliance became a self-destructing alliance and truly became a laughingstock of the international community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exaggeration, the collapse of the alliance was the most far-reaching major international event affecting the Muggle world order since World War II.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether this event would affect the wizarding world, it remained unknown for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for young wizards studying at Hogwarts, this event obviously had little impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that many people didn't know about it at all; even if they did, compared to this, they cared more about what Christmas presents they had received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Sherlock, Harry, and Ron woke up in the morning, presents had already appeared in their respective rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also a benefit of the wizarding world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owls could replace that red-hatted, white-bearded old man in delivering Christmas presents to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock stared at a pile of packages in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many people had sent him presents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surprise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merry Christmas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was thinking, Harry and Ron suddenly burst through Sherlock's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, the two planned to give him a surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when they saw the room packed with large and small packages, they couldn't help but gasp simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, you received so many presents!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, when Harry woke up in the morning and saw the small pile of packages at the foot of his bed, he was already very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then Ron knocked on his door, and he immediately excitedly showed these to the latter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, I received several presents!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you expect to receive? Cabbage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ron said this, he laughed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pile of packages was much larger than Harry's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was normal; compared to Harry, he had many more relatives and friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two discussed and decided to find Sherlock first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they saw this shocking scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Ron finally came to his senses, pointing at a bulging large paper bag and saying, \"This must be from my mum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron, have you finally learned to deduce through observation like Sherlock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just saw the same present in your room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron said with a pout, \"She should have knitted each of you a Weasley family special sweater. Um, I think Hermione must have received one too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Harry and Ron's strong suggestion, the three brought their received presents together to unwrap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ron predicted, Mrs. Weasley's gift to Sherlock was indeed a hand-knitted blue sweater with a large \"S\" embroidered on the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's sweater was green with an \"H\" embroidered on the chest, Ron's was maroon with an \"R.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the sweaters came a large box of homemade fudge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tasted very good too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave each of them a handmade flute. Although the workmanship was somewhat rough, they were exceptionally sturdy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione's gift was quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave Harry a box of horseshoe-shaped chocolates and Ron a large box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock received a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Harry and Ron was that this book wasn't the \"Magical Crime Case Collection\" they had previously discussed, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm: The Art of Persuasive Speaking\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a note stuck on the cover, written in elegant handwriting: \"Study hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry, Ron: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock opened the title page and found this written:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This book provides exclusive formulas for communication skills, making you a master speaker who, when silent, remains silent, but when speaking, amazes everyone]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sherlock's silence, Ron finally couldn't help but ask: \"Sherlock, what did you give Hermione?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it also a book?\" Harry guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a book.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron perked up their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The title is 'Makeup for Beginners.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron immediately gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Good heavens!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You two are mutually harming each other!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry expressed his incomprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would you give Hermione that kind of book?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the gifts Sherlock gave him and Ron were very practical—the wand was undoubtedly a godsend for Ron, and wizard chess for himself was acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did the style suddenly change when it came to Hermione?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When giving gifts, one must consider practical needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, let me ask you this—do you think Hermione needs to learn makeup and dressing up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that's it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Hermione gave you this book in return, even withdrawing the \"Magical Crime Case Collection\" she had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um—what gifts did you give others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were on this topic, Harry became interested and asked another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Dumbledore gets three years of dental checkups and free cleanings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall gets a British-style tea set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Snape gets a small refrigerator that can store potions long-term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Flitwick gets a music box that can be charged or use batteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Sprout and Hagrid both get books, 'Home Gardening Ornamental Guide' and 'Encyclopedia of Rare Wild Animals.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock answer without hesitation, Harry and Ron couldn't help but look at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the question was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the gifts for professors, him, and Ron were all very normal. Why did the style suddenly change when it came to Hermione?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, things had come to this point, no use saying more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, their gifts had been sent out. As for Sherlock and Hermione—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the subsequent gift-opening process, the two understood why Sherlock had received so many presents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Holmes, sincerely thank you for covering for me time and again in Charms class—your faithful Seamus Finnigan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To Holmes, thank you for recommending an excellent Seeker for the team. Of course, it would be even better if you could join us too—always welcome, Oliver Wood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, thank you for helping me find Trevor every time—Neville Longbottom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holmes, thanks to you, my father was able to clear his name. Merry Christmas—from the entire Abbott family, Hannah Abbott.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Holmes, thank you for solving my troubles—Cho Chang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Harry and Ron understand how many good deeds Sherlock had done behind their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might sound strange, but it was indeed the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um—Sherlock, have you ever considered becoming a detective in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Harry, my childhood dream was to become a pirate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, this—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry suddenly didn't know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, first tell me, what is a detective?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, the morning passed peacefully in this calm conversation among the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes went out for a walk, leaving the three young friends indoors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron resumed their wizard chess—for Ron, playing master-level games daily with an occasional bronze-level game was good relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock stared at the wall in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If no one reminded him, he might very well continue like this for an entire afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Hermione called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stiffly told Sherlock that Mr. Granger had taken Mr. Holmes' advice and borrowed some rubles from the bank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the current situation, he would definitely profit from this transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just didn't know whether it would be a small, medium, or large profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she found Sherlock responding dismissively and not explaining about the Christmas gift, she angrily hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the phone rang again, and Hermione talked at length about the other gifts she had received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not entirely satisfactory, at least acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Sherlock still showed no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hermione angrily hung up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Sherlock suggested going out for a walk and wouldn't let Harry and Ron follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Sherlock left, Ron spoke first: \"Actually, sometimes I find Hermione annoying too. Sherlock must have left to avoid taking Hermione's calls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, buddy, don't learn to talk like Sherlock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still have the nerve to say that about me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two were arguing, the phone rang once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry and Ron couldn't help but look at each other, then made the same choice—ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to their helplessness, Hermione seemed determined, absolutely refusing to give up, insisting on getting this call through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really persistent...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron shook his head while nudging Harry with his elbow, \"Go on, Harry, you know I can't handle this thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry sighed deeply, stepped forward to pick up the receiver, and the previously stubborn ringing stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hermione, Sherlock has already gone out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to Harry's expectations, there was first silence on the other end, then came an unfamiliar man's voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Harry Potter or Ron Weasley?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was startled, \"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange man chuckled softly: \"Me? I am the closest thing to a friend that Sherlock Holmes could ever have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean? What does that mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's heart jumped, and he quickly gestured to Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked at Harry in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was in great anxiety, gesturing and mouthing words until Ron finally understood his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron immediately went out to find Sherlock without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange man on the other end seemed oblivious, continuing in a calm voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy—at least in his view, that's certainly the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you asked him personally, he might say I'm his arch-nemesis. Heh heh, he just likes to make a big fuss about things. Am I right, Mr. Harry Potter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's surprise grew even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mysterious person knew about him and Ron right after answering the phone, and now further narrowed it down, directly identifying him personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you just ask Mr. Weasley to leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Holmes certainly didn't tell you that when people speak while doing other actions, it affects their vocal cords, did he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, your friend's movements were rather too obvious—the sound of opening and closing doors could be heard from several feet away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, I'm Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis—so, do you plan to continue being friends with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's none of your business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's debatable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice laughed again, full of delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm calling to tell you that I'm willing to pay you a considerable fee regularly, as long as you help me with one favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What favor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already alert Harry raised his guard even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Information! No need to pry into privacy, and it won't put you in a difficult position. Just tell me what he's doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Who exactly are you? What's your purpose in doing these things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Harry's third time asking about the other party's identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the other party continued to avoid this question:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because he always makes me worry, so I care about his life—but for various reasons, I hope you can keep this confidential—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, Mr. Potter. I haven't even mentioned the specific content of the payment yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter. I'm simply not interested—and Sherlock is my friend. I won't help you do this kind of thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry said decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you trust anyone and only believe in Sherlock Holmes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, even though Harry had refused, the voice on the other end didn't sound angry but became even more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or should I—go talk to Mr. Ron Weasley instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what I understand, he's not exactly well-off financially. I'm sure he'd be happy to help me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",2174,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","87018f7844a2a33c51d8498bd48eaa212c46b2d2f176827fe576368c86908412","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-75","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-73",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]