Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts.

Chapter 42 Busy Sherlock
Of course Shylock wouldn't resist.

From Professor McGonagall's words and actions, he had deduced that the other party would not compromise on this matter.

In this case, there is no need to do more.

As someone who has studied psychology extensively, he knows very well that when facing a party that controls a situation, sometimes the more the weaker party struggles, the more excited the other party becomes.

"Potter, your father would be proud of you." Seeing that Sherlock's problem was solved, McGonagall looked at Harry again, "He used to be an excellent Quidditch player."

When she said this, a smile broke out on her face.

At this moment, Harry was stunned.

He had never seen Professor McGonagall smile so brightly since the start of the school year.

Even when Sherlock and Hermione won points for Gryffindor in Transfiguration, she would just smile at best.

I didn't expect that I would feel so happy now because I joined the Quidditch house team.

Sure enough, Professor McGonagall is also a good person.

It would be better if she could give less homework.

The atmosphere was harmonious, and this action of joining the Quidditch house team had a perfect ending.

At this moment, a discordant voice suddenly emerged:
"Um...did you forget something?"

Ron, who had been ignored for a long time, raised his hand and said weakly, "And me!"

From the moment they first met until now, Wood had only glanced at Ron when Charlie Weasley was mentioned.

There's no way. Compared with Sherlock and Harry, his presence is too weak.

"you?"

"you?"

Both McGonagall and Wood looked at Ron suspiciously.

Being stared at like that, Ron, who was originally mumbling, could no longer bear it.

He immediately shouted in dissatisfaction:
"I've been playing Quidditch with Charlie since I was a kid, and I want to join the school team too!"

Hearing Ron's words, Wood immediately became interested: "Do you have the same talent as Potter?"

Ron's face immediately turned as red as his hair.

The boy's blushing face is the best answer.

Although a little disappointed, Wood decided to give Ron a chance: "Give it a try."

"it is good!"

Ron nodded heavily!

Ron performed very well after getting the opportunity, and it can be said that he performed beyond his normal level.

He even performed several dangerous moves in the air that he had wanted to do but had not dared to do before.

Even from Wood's critical point of view, Ron's level could be considered satisfactory, but it was already very good among freshmen.

However, he is still far from being good enough to be admitted into the school team as an exception like Harry.

He didn't hesitate and told Ron the answer directly.

Ron suddenly felt a little dejected.

Harry was about to offer some advice when Wood suddenly turned to Sherlock and said, "Holmes, what about you? Don't you want to give it a try?"

Harry: ((*)ゞ→→

Ron: o(一︿一+)o
Wood didn't notice the expressions of the two people, or even if he noticed, he wouldn't care.

In his opinion, Sherlock's action of flying into the air just now was just to show Harry's talent, but that one action was already very extraordinary.

If nothing else, he's definitely better than Ron.

But we still need to see more performances from Sherlock.

Unexpectedly, Sherlock rejected him.

"No, I'm not interested."

Harry alone is enough for the Quidditch team to collect information. If he joins, it would be a waste of resources.

He has other things to devote his time and energy to.

Wood couldn't help feeling a little regretful when he heard Sherlock say this.

However, what they lack most now is a seeker, and Harry is undoubtedly the only choice for this position.

Although Sherlock may be a good player, Gryffindor's need for other positions is not as urgent.

Having already obtained Harry, and since Sherlock himself was unwilling, Wood did not force him. The most urgent task was to train Harry as soon as possible.

After Sherlock and the other two left, Mag was about to say something when Wood asked anxiously, "What are you talking about?"

"Professor, when are you going to see Headmaster Dumbledore?"

Mag: -________-''
That's enough!

"Sherlock, you should have promised him."

As soon as they walked out of the Quidditch field, Ron immediately said to Sherlock: "Although I am grateful that you rejected Wood out of consideration for my idea, such an opportunity is not easy to come by."

"Uh... I think you might have misunderstood."

Sherlock turned to look at Ron and said seriously:

"I turned him down because I didn't have time to train three times a week, it has nothing to do with you.

In fact, whether I join the Gryffindor team or not will not affect your failure to be selected."

Ron: (;д｀)ゞ
Even if that's true, is it necessary to say this?
Looking at Ron's expression, Harry couldn't help but whisper, "Sherlock, I think... sometimes you don't have to be so clear."

"Dear Harry, I've told you before that I won't lie in most cases—unless I have to."

"Well, actually, I think it's even necessary now."

"No, no, no, it's irresponsible to tell lies just to protect his pitiful self-esteem and let him have unrealistic fantasies.

It is not shameful to have no talent. Correctly understanding the gap between yourself and others can significantly improve your efficiency.

That way you don’t waste time on something that’s clearly unattainable.”

Harry found himself at a loss for words with Sherlock.

Not only was he unable to argue, but he was also persuaded by Sherlock.

What he said made so much sense that I was speechless!

But as Ron's friend, he still felt that this was a bit cruel.

Sherlock is too rational.

You'll have no friends if you keep going like this!
Fortunately, Ron's frustration disappeared quickly.

When he saw the sumptuous dinner, he immediately put the matter behind him.

cooked rice!

Sherlock remained busy for the next month.

Most of my time is still spent discussing magic with professors of the courses that interest me.

Again, it is not easy to understand and accept a completely new system and worldview and use it for your own benefit.

Even a genius like Sherlock still needs to continue to spend time.

As for the time originally set aside for exploring the forbidden forest and the small dark room, it was also occupied by other things.

The first was to promise McGonagall that he would no longer miss Defense Against the Dark Arts classes.

Professor Quirrell's classes are really boring.

To describe him as someone who recites from a script is already giving him an exaggeration.

Because the ghost Binns, the professor of History of Magic who also likes to read textbooks, can answer calmly when someone occasionally asks him questions.

It’s just that his hearing is not very good, and he has to repeat himself several times every time, such as “Ge something Jie, Lang Jie, Gran something”, which makes people feel helpless.

On the other hand, when asked, Qi Luo avoided the question and spoke vaguely about the weather.

The more he was asked, the redder his face became, the more his eyes twitched, and he looked extremely frightened.

It's hard to believe that he used to be a top student in Ravenclaw.

According to insiders, Quirrell became what he is now after encountering vampires and witches in the Dark Forest.

But through his observation of Quirrell, Sherlock deduced that what he encountered in the Dark Forest was far more than just this.

There must be a secret hidden in him.

Sherlock is not interested in this secret at the moment.

After all, based on observations during this period, Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Flitwick, Sprout, Hagrid, Filch...

It is no exaggeration to say that every faculty and staff member in the school has a secret.

In this case, Sherlock doesn't bother to pay attention unless it is related to a crime.

The second thing is Harry.

(End of this chapter)