[{"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-87":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},1880027,2495,"Chapter 87: 0087 Into the Forbidden Forest","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>Sherlock followed Hagrid, continuously walking deeper into the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid held Fang with one hand while constantly scanning the surroundings with his eyes, introducing the Forbidden Forest to Sherlock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let this Forbidden Forest's mystery fool you—there are countless magical creatures inside, but I'm friends with all of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Aragog, for instance. Although he's frighteningly large and his bite could numb you for half a day, he's actually a little cutie I adopted when I was in school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If today's timing weren't inappropriate, I'd definitely take you to meet this old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those sacred and beautiful unicorns—they're snow-white all over, with horns that shine like silver. They usually love to quietly graze and wander by the springs in the forest, with the gentlest temperaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—sigh, they've met with this terrible misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The centaurs have also settled here. They're very clever, understanding astronomy and geography better than we do, though their tempers are a bit unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you accidentally encounter them, as long as you make your intentions clear, there's usually no big problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going deeper, there are also two-horned beasts, spotted earth-dwellers, thestrals, bowtruckles, grindylows, puffballs—oh, and werewolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they're not commonly seen in normal times, during specific periods, like full moon nights, you still need to be on guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the Forbidden Forest is far more dangerous than you imagine. You must stay close to me—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, Hagrid suddenly pulled Sherlock behind a tall oak tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he quickly drew an arrow and loaded it into his crossbow, aiming at the original path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, something's coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock had noticed the anomaly even earlier than Hagrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He keenly heard what sounded like a cloak dragging something across the ground, but it was covered by Hagrid's loud voice—even though he had already lowered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Hagrid's reaction wasn't slow either. Just as Sherlock was about to speak up as a reminder, Hagrid had already taken countermeasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock even felt that Hagrid's aura at this moment was different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's there? Come out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid stared alertly at the side path and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out quickly—I'm armed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hagrid being so tough, Fang immediately began running back and forth at Hagrid's and Sherlock's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he also bared his teeth toward the direction the sound came from. Combined with his fierce appearance, he really looked like he was putting on airs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature lurking in the darkness didn't keep Sherlock and Hagrid waiting long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a strange creature walked into their line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This creature's upper body was human-like, with red hair and beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the waist down, including the lower body, was a shining chestnut-colored horse body, with a long red tail trailing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail was swishing back and forth, showing some irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such obvious characteristics, Sherlock recognized them immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centaurs, or rather, half-horse beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sky, they were represented by the constellations Centaurus and Sagittarius, originally existing only in Greek mythological legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the doors of the magical world officially opened to Sherlock, he learned that such magical creatures really existed in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's worth noting that centaurs themselves were a species, not hybrids of half-human and half-beast—some terrible literary works described them this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it's you, Ronan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid obviously recognized the centaur who suddenly appeared. He breathed a long sigh of relief and greeted him: \"How are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not well, Hagrid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the centaur called Ronan didn't seem very happy. His voice was low and sorrowful:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were going to shoot me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, don't be like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid ignored Ronan's emotional change, stepped forward and forcibly shook hands with him. \"Had to be on guard, Ronan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if to strengthen his persuasiveness, he even patted his quiver: \"Look, there's a bad guy roaming around in this forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he introduced Sherlock and Ronan to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The centaur named Ronan wasn't interested in Sherlock. After a simple greeting, he raised his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mars is bright tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid looked up at the sky, then agreed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, indeed very bright—by the way, Ronan, a unicorn in the Forbidden Forest has been injured. Have you seen anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Sherlock wasn't interested in astronomy, he could be certain that Hagrid hadn't found Mars in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronan didn't answer but continued to stare unblinkingly at the sky. After a long while, he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Always the innocent are the first to suffer. It has been so for centuries, and it is so now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes,\" Hagrid was already somewhat perfunctory at this point. \"I mean—have you noticed anything unusual recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mars is bright tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ronan repeated this sentence again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid: (一一)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, it is indeed unusually bright—but what I mean is, in the area near us, have there been any abnormal situations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, haven't you noticed any strange movements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid had obviously lost his patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ronan still didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, there was more movement in the bushes behind Ronan. Hagrid had just raised his crossbow when a second centaur appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one had black hair and beard and looked wilder than Ronan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Bane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid obviously knew this one too. After greeting him, he began asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just asking Ronan—a unicorn has been injured. Have you discovered anything unusual recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening, Hagrid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bane walked over and stood beside Ronan, looking up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mars is bright tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid: (十益))☆#\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've already heard that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was already very irritated at this point. \"If either of you has seen anything, please come tell me, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ronan and Bane continued to look up at the sky, completely ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, both centaurs spoke simultaneously: \"Mars is bright tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid: ( )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he realized he could only rage helplessly, Hagrid ultimately chose to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the two centaurs there, Hagrid led Sherlock around them and continued toward the depths of the Forbidden Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it—there's no point expecting to get clues from them—I mean, you can never get straight answers from centaurs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid complained as he walked, and you could hear from his tone that he still hadn't recovered from his earlier anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They always like to look up at the stars, it's really annoying—except for things around the moon, they're not interested in anything, and they never speak plainly about anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock had already figured this out without Hagrid saying so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they don't speak human language properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, centaurs aren't human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sherlock's comment, Hagrid nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, yes, they just don't speak human language properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, you really know how to put it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock couldn't help but find it amusing—this was the first time he'd received such an evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the two reached a fork in the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver light glittered on the ground—it was the unicorn blood Hagrid had pointed out to Sherlock earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock bent down to observe for a moment and quickly reached a conclusion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The blood is very fresh, proving it left here not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we're fast enough, we should still be in time to put him out of his misery—I mean, that poor unicorn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid didn't notice the difference between \"him\" and \"it,\" but just looked at the two forked paths in front of him with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sherlock, can you tell which way it went?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, I cannot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock shook his head. \"My suggestion is that we split up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? That won't work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid immediately shook his head vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forbidden Forest was so dangerous—how could he let Sherlock act alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before saying this, Sherlock had already guessed Hagrid would say this, so he had already thought of a reason:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Hagrid. If I really encounter anything, I'll use my wand to release flames, like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock waved his wand as he spoke, and purple fireworks burst from the tip of his wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly the magic Dumbledore had used on the night the troll appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also used it when reminding Hermione at the Quidditch pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid was still somewhat hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deeply loved the Forbidden Forest—and the magical creatures within it—and couldn't bear to see the sacred and pure unicorns suffer harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the other hand, he was also worried that Sherlock would encounter danger if he left his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock saw his struggle and simply added fuel to the fire:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hagrid, you don't want to see another unicorn die because help came too late, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid: (OD°O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then I'll let Fang go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence finally made Hagrid make up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have to tell you in advance—he's a coward, but he's alert enough and can warn you of danger in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, no matter what happens, you must signal immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock knew that if he didn't accept, Hagrid wouldn't feel at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and took Fang, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hagrid, you don't have much time left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid: =ε=ε=(°°;)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hagrid left along the other path, a voice sounded in Sherlock's ear: \"Sherlock, what do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put on the Invisibility Cloak and keep following me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sherlock said without turning his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang also discovered Harry at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with an invisible person, he immediately became nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Sherlock patted his head and said the invisible person wasn't an enemy, he calmed down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Sherlock led Fang and the still-invisible Harry deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for nearly half an hour, Sherlock suddenly said: \"It seems we're in luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The truth has come to light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read more chapters on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon.com\u002FMikeyMuse\u003C\u002Fp>",1618,"2026-06-10T06:27:24.273Z",1,"novelbin.me","ae8edfd4b17f29a3fff4c449854a69b0656509711e0f063b6399fdf233adde94","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-88","hp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-chapter-86",637,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhp-i-am-sherlock-holmes-cover.jpg"]