Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts

"Really, how could I not have thought of that—Holmes, you are too perceptive!"

Hearing Sherlock's words, Percy was so excited that he trembled.

Even finding a girlfriend hadn't made him as happy as he was now.

Sherlock sighed, "There's nothing to be proud of, it's just making inferences based on existing facts."

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As the school year ended, the Gryffindor students had become accustomed to Sherlock's way of speaking.

Although some people initially thought that someone with his eccentric personality should go to Ravenclaw.

However, after experiencing one incident after another, the title of Lion King had long been deeply rooted in their hearts.

Since he was the Lion King, it was normal for him to have a bit of a temper!

Having figured everything out, Percy immediately returned to his usual calm and composed demeanor.

After returning to his seat, he even began to advise others.

"Don't worry, don't pay attention to them, because they are happy too soon."

But when others asked him the reason, he deliberately said inscrutablely:

"Time will answer all your doubts."

Looking at him like this, Ron couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

The headmaster's presence goes without saying, as he arrived late, the original noise gradually subsided.

When everyone had quieted down, Dumbledore immediately stood up:

"Time really waits for no one, another year has passed!"

He looked very happy, and his smile was obviously brighter than at the opening ceremony last September.

But this time, he didn't just drop a sentence of unclear meaning and let everyone start eating like he did at the beginning of the school year, but said loudly to everyone:

"Before you enjoy these delicacies, I must trouble you to listen to an old man's tiresome speech."

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At this moment, the little wizards who were no longer freshmen couldn't help but widen their eyes.

What's going on, could it be that Mr. Dumbledore has also fallen?

This is clearly no different from the opening remarks before the headmaster's long speech in Muggle schools!

Before they could react, Dumbledore had already begun to speak.

"Ah, what a wonderful year this has been!

I think your little brains must be richer than in the past.

Of course, there is still the entire summer vacation waiting for you, so that you can digest those things well before the next semester starts, and free up space in your brains.

Especially the seventh-year students who are about to graduate, leave school and enter society, and become wizards in the true sense of the word.

As an elder who has taught you for seven years, I would like to give you some advice..."

As Dumbledore began to talk endlessly and at length, the students couldn't help but feel drowsy.

The first-year students from Muggle families couldn't help but sigh in their hearts that the headmaster had indeed fallen!

Only the upperclassmen, especially the seventh-year students, listened carefully.

Because they knew very well that once they left school, they would not have the opportunity to listen to Dumbledore's lectures even if they wanted to.

For most ordinary people, the school's professors are already the people with the highest status they can come into contact with in their lives.

But in the eyes of the lower grades, what Dumbledore said was all correct nonsense.

Even so, they listened patiently.

Because everyone knew that there was still a highlight after these nonsense words.

"...Now, as far as I know, what we are going to do now is the award ceremony for the House Cup!"

Finally, as soon as Dumbledore mentioned the House Cup, everyone immediately woke up.

Especially the Slytherin snakes, all looked around with a domineering look as if no one else mattered.

Except for a few people such as Prefect Gemma Farley who behaved fairly elegantly, the others almost wrote "All of you here are trash" on their faces.

Sherlock took all of this into his eyes and couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

He was no longer the freshman who knew little about the magical world when he first entered school.

After a whole year of study, he now knew very well that Slytherin should not be like this now.

Just as Professor McGonagall and the Sorting Hat said at the Sorting Ceremony, although each house has its own unique qualities, there is essentially no distinction between high and low, and everyone is equally excellent.

Based on Sherlock's understanding of Hogwarts history, the real Slytherin should be like this:

If you don't have the ability, they will naturally look down on you, but they will not bully the weak, but will completely ignore you.

If you have strength, they will give you respect and try to make friends with you, even at great cost.

The methods may be rough, the heart may be cruel, and the motives may be impure, but...

It will never be like it is now.

Relying on the fact that they are the so-called "pure bloods" to look down on others, each of them has an inexplicable sense of superiority, and they often spew venomous words, bully others, and bully the weak...

Because of this, he became more and more disappointed.

But only a short century.

How did Slytherin become like this!

He really wanted to say to Dumbledore and Snape:

How can Hogwarts be run well with this group of insects?

If this continues, Hogwarts will become a laughing stock in the magical world!

But on second thought, he was just a newbie in the first grade, so let Dumbledore and Snape worry about this kind of thing.

At this time, Dumbledore, who had finished speaking at the graduation ceremony, continued to follow the procedures according to the script he wrote:

"To date, the specific scores of each house are as follows:

Fourth place, Gryffindor, 299 points;

Third place, Hufflepuff, 369 points;

Second place, Ravenclaw, 421 points:

First place, Slytherin, 495 points."

After announcing the existing scores, the students of the four houses had different expressions.

Some were smug, some were dejected, some were calm, and some didn't care.

The reason why the scores of the four houses show this result is not to say that the level of the other three houses except Slytherin is so bad.

It is easiest to understand why Gryffindor is at the bottom.

The little lions' ability to earn points in class is actually quite satisfactory, not very bad.

Moreover, a super newcomer came this year and directly won the scoring champion of the season.

But the key to the problem is that compared to their scoring ability, their ability to lose points is stronger, much stronger.

There is only one scoring champion, but there is a group of losing champions.

Not to mention that Sherlock also led the little lions in a group fight with the little snakes in the Quidditch match, happily receiving a deduction + detention package.

Positive and negative offset, it is not surprising that the score is at the bottom.

The Hufflepuff students do not compete.

In class or other occasions, even if there is an opportunity to score points in front of them, they will not compete with other houses.

Unless they are directly named by the professors.

It's worth mentioning that half of these 369 points were taken down by one person.

His name is Cedric Diggory, a tall and handsome third-year wizard.

Simply terrifying!

The situation of Ravenclaw students is quite special.

Although they can get a lot of points from the professors in class, they are often limited to the questions they are interested in.

They turn a blind eye to content they are not interested in, completely ignoring it.

Of course, like Hufflepuff, when they are really called upon by the professor to answer questions, they can still give the correct answer.

While possessing scoring abilities similar to Gryffindor, they rarely get points deducted for violating discipline, so taking second place is only natural.

Slytherin's current ranking is as easy to understand as Gryffindor's.

They have the strongest Quidditch team, and the students tend to strictly abide by the school rules—at least on the surface.

Most importantly, compared to the other three houses, they prefer to scheme, and can intentionally or unintentionally seize many points.

This alone is stronger than the other three houses.

So, it's not surprising that they are in the top ranks.

Of course, besides the above reasons, there is also a very important variable.

The head of Slytherin, the contemporary Serpent King, Professor Severus Snape.

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There's no need to say more about this; those who understand, understand.

At this moment, a thunderous cheer and uneven stomping erupted from the Slytherin table.

The corners of Snape's mouth also curved into a smile.

As a true Slytherin, he still values honor very much.

"Look at that, that look is disgusting."

Ron pointed in the direction of Slytherin, his expression as disgusted as if he had eaten a booger-flavored Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Bean.

The people nearby followed his gaze and saw Draco Malfoy vigorously banging the table with a wine glass.

"Hey, Percy, isn't the time you mentioned almost here?

I can't help but want to punch his pretty little face!" Fred Weasley said.

"One punch isn't enough; we definitely need to punch him with both hands!" George Weasley chimed in.

Percy naturally disliked Malfoy, or rather, he disliked the entire Slytherin house.

"Soon, soon, just bear with it a little longer."

On the surface, he seemed as steady as an old dog, but in reality, he was panicking.

He couldn't help but glance at Sherlock again, secretly saying in his heart, Sherlock, you must not let me down!

As if hearing Percy's thoughts, Dumbledore spoke once again: "Yes, yes, everyone has performed well this year, but…"

His gaze swept around, eventually settling on the direction of Gryffindor.

"The few things that have happened recently must also be taken into account."

The hall became silent in an instant.

The originally unrestrained Slytherins' smiles froze, vaguely feeling that things were not good.

Gemma Farley looked at Sherlock and Harry, a thought-provoking expression flashing across her face.

Penelope Clearwater and Cho Chang exchanged glances, both revealing surprised looks.

Professor Snape frowned and looked at Dumbledore.

"I have some final points to award, let me see…"

Dumbledore paused, and under everyone's gaze, slowly said:

"Mr. Ron Weasley!"

When his name was called, Ron's face turned red in an instant, almost indistinguishable from his hair.

"He not only joined forces with another classmate to win the most brilliant game of chess Hogwarts has seen in many years, but also stepped forward at a critical moment, sacrificing himself to buy valuable time for his companions. For this… I award Gryffindor fifty points!"

"Wow—!"

The cheers of the little lions almost lifted the enchanted ceiling, and even the stars above seemed to tremble slightly.

Finally waiting for you!

Percy stood up abruptly and shouted loudly at the other prefects:

"Did you see that? That's my brother, you know!

My brother, little Ronnie, my youngest brother!

He successfully passed Professor McGonagall's giant chessboard array!"

The Weasley twins rolled their eyes together.

"It's little Ronnie when there's something to gain, Ronald when there's nothing, he's really figured it out."

"Of course, after all, he is the—Prefect·Brother·After all!"

Although they spoke mockingly, the twins' faces were beaming, and they felt honored like Percy.

Harry watched Ron's dazed look and couldn't help but ask Sherlock:

"Sherlock, do you think Mr. Dumbledore will also give us…"

"Obviously."

Sherlock looked at Dumbledore, who had everything under control, and said calmly, "Tonight, glory belongs to Gryffindor."

Harry immediately breathed a long sigh of relief.

Since even Sherlock said so, the situation was settled!

Dumbledore pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to quiet down, and announced the second name:

"Miss Hermione Granger!"

Unlike Ron, whose face was flushed, Hermione immediately lowered her head and buried her face in her arms when her name was called.

"She calmly performed logical reasoning in the face of flames, demonstrating superior wisdom. I will award Gryffindor fifty points."

The little lions once again let out earth-shattering cheers, many people shouting Hermione Granger's name, including those who were once dissatisfied with her lecturing.

Harry nudged Sherlock with his elbow and pointed to Hermione: "She must be crying secretly."

Sherlock glanced at her and then looked away.

People's joys and sorrows are not connected; he only felt they were noisy now.

However, even Sherlock didn't know that Hermione wasn't crying at this moment.

In Hermione's opinion, although she did indeed calmly reason as Dumbledore said and got the correct answer,

The person who completed this task first was Sherlock.

Even though she chose the potion to return to the previous room, it was not used at all.

Faced with the dilemma of only a small bottle of potion left, it was Sherlock who found a solution to the problem, leading them safely through the flames to the last room.

But now Dumbledore attributed all of this to her, which really made her feel ashamed.

However, in order to allow Gryffindor to get these fifty points, she could only acquiesce.

Because of this, she felt even more embarrassed.

She always felt as if she had lost something important.

"The third item—Sherlock Holmes!"