Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts.

Chapter 304 The Crossdresser at Hogwarts

Neville became incredibly frustrated when he heard Sherlock say that he didn't know what he was most afraid of.

Having been classmates with Sherlock for three years, Neville's experience led him to believe that Sherlock could know everything just by looking at him.

How could he not know?

Just then, Sherlock's voice rang out again: "But I know now."

That’s right!
Nathan was radiant.

Professor Lupin looked at Sherlock with great interest: "Tell me about it?"

"Neville's greatest fear is Potions professor Severus Snape."

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The whole class burst out laughing.

Neville grinned sheepishly.

Professor Lu Ping immediately understood.

But just to be on the safe side, I still asked, "Navie, is that right?"

"Yes, it is."

Neville first gave Sherlock a grateful look, then quietly gave an affirmative answer.

Professor Lu Ping gave a thoughtful look, then asked:
"As far as I know, you should be living with your grandmother, right?"

"Yes, it is."

Neville nodded at first, then realized what he meant and quickly said, "But I don't want Boggart to look like Grandma either!"

The whole class burst into laughter again, filling the classroom with a joyful atmosphere.

Professor Lu Ping's face also broke into a smile.

“You’ve misunderstood, Neville. Don’t worry, I won’t let Professor Snape become your grandmother.”

Next, Professor Lupin guided Neville to carefully recall his grandmother's usual attire.

He then ordered everyone to step back, leaving an open space so that Neville could face Boggart alone.

Once Neville was ready, Professor Lupin waved his wand.

A string of sparks struck the spherical door handle of the wardrobe with pinpoint accuracy.

The wardrobe opened wide the next moment.

When Boggart, now Professor Snape, stepped out of the closet, the entire class gasped.

Like, so similar!
Oily black hair, pale skin, fierce eyes, a signature hooked nose, and that familiar black robe.

It almost makes you wonder if Professor Snape, who had just left the house, had cast some kind of spell and crawled back into the closet.

Even more surprisingly, Snape's eyes flashed with malice upon seeing Neville, and he walked straight toward him.

Professor Snape pressed closer, while Neville retreated repeatedly.

Soon, Neville realized that he was surrounded by his classmates and had nowhere to retreat.

He raised his wand with trembling hands, but no sound came out.

Hermione was standing right behind Neville when she saw this and couldn't help but draw her wand.

Professor Lu Ping witnessed this scene and was about to speak when someone beat him to it.

Sherlock held Hermione's hand down.

Hermione was instantly jolted, as if she had been electrocuted.

Sherlock hadn't expected her reaction to be so strong.

He glanced at her with some surprise, then said, "Let him do it himself."

Hermione nodded and slowly lowered her hand.

Upon seeing this, Professor Lu Ping couldn't help but show an approving look.

At the same time, Snape also reached into his robes.

However, the moment he pulled out his wand, Neville's hidden courage was finally unleashed under pressure.

"Slippery—hilarious—hilarious!"

As Neville successfully recited the spell, Professor Snape stumbled.

The next moment, with a "snap" sound, his appearance changed.

The black robe that had been called the Old Bat had disappeared, replaced by a green lace dress and a tall women's hat.

On the hat was a specimen of a vulture riddled with insects, and in his hand he was carrying an enormous tote bag.

When a person dressed in a way that is completely out of character appears on the cold and aloof Professor Snape, one can easily imagine how great the contrast is.

Not to mention that such a scene was presented directly to everyone.

As expected, the whole class burst into cheerful laughter.

The cross-dressing Snape stopped in his tracks and began looking around, much like he was admiring the scenery.

After his success, Neville's face turned bright red with excitement, and he was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"Next, Parvati, go!"

Professor Lu Ping called out, and at the same time reminded, "The other students should also be prepared, think about what they are most afraid of, and how to make it funny."

When Parvati stepped forward, Professor Snape, dressed in women's clothing, vanished and transformed into a bloodstained, bandaged mummy.

He's obviously watched too many horror movies.

When the mummy's eyeless face turned toward Parvati and he trudged toward her with heavy steps, Parvati acted far more decisively than Neville.

"Funny!"

As she recited the incantation without hesitation, the bandages on the mummy suddenly broke.

The next moment, it tripped over itself and fell to the ground with a thud.

"Very good," Professor Lupin nodded with a smile, seeing Parvati's excited expression. "Next, Simo!"

Simo's greatest fear is female ghosts.

The other person looked as if they had just climbed out of a well; their long, wet black hair covered their face, making it impossible to see their features.

But when he looked up, his eyes had no pupils; they were completely pale.

When he opened his mouth, his grin stretched all the way to his ears.

A mouthful of teeth, densely packed together, would be terrifying for anyone with trypophobia. It wasn't just Simo; many students were frightened by this sight.

Simo was the first to bear the brunt and suffered immense psychological pressure.

He took a deep breath, drew his wand, and shouted:
"Funny!"

The female ghost had just let out a miserable scream, but then the sound stopped abruptly, as if her neck had been suddenly grabbed.

In fact, it was indeed being strangled, but by itself.

Just then, something unexpected happened.

Before Ximo could leave, and before the other person could step forward, the female ghost vanished with a "snap," turning into a rat.

This mouse is strange; it started circling its own tail.

After a moment, it turned into a rattlesnake again, chasing its own tail in circles.

When it bit its own tail, it suddenly turned into a big eyeball with a "snap".

"Great, everyone did a fantastic job, we've completely confused it now!"

Professor Lu Ping praised him generously, "Next student, Dean, go for it!"

The students who remained on the field watched the tense and exciting scene while desperately trying to figure out what they were most afraid of and how to make it seem ridiculous.

As for the students who have already completed the practice, they are much more relaxed. They can simply watch the show without having any psychological burden.

Although Sherlock hadn't taken the stage yet, he was very relaxed, just like the students who had already completed their practice.

Sherlock had already considered this issue when Lockhart suggested using Boggarts last semester.

Unfortunately, after thinking about it for three days and three nights, he still couldn't figure out what he was afraid of.

That's why he's so interested in creatures like Boggarts.

Lockhart regretted it for a long time when he was unable to complete the course.

Having finally found a reliable Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this semester, Sherlock promptly offered his advice and suggestions to restart the Boggart training program.

However, although Professor Lupin adopted Sherlock's advice, Sherlock still did not know what he was afraid of.

So at this moment, he was more curious than afraid.

Harry, standing next to Sherlock, was also deep in thought.

The difference is that he clearly knows what he is afraid of.

At first, he thought of Voldemort, the one who killed his parents, made him an orphan, and who was very likely to become powerful again.

However, this thought only lasted for a brief moment before it was replaced by another image.

one hand.

A rotting hand that looked as if it had been soaked in water.

That chilling black robe made him seem like a monster that could steal away all warmth with a single breath.

It's that! The Dementor!
Just imagining it was enough to make Harry shiver involuntarily.

He quickly looked around, hoping no one had noticed.

Fortunately, he noticed that most of the people around him had their eyes closed, and Ron was even muttering to himself, "Take off its legs, take off its legs."

Harry knew exactly what was going on, because Ron had said more than once that he was most afraid of spiders.

As for those students who didn't close their eyes, they were also watching the horror movie in front of them with great concentration.

It seemed that no one was paying attention to him.

Harry had just breathed a sigh of relief when he noticed Sherlock looking at him with a half-smile.

This made Harry feel a little embarrassed.

He believed that Sherlock must have already seen his predicament.

However, the thought that the person was Sherlock dispelled much of the shame in his heart.

It doesn't matter if Sherlock sees it.

Just then, Professor Lupin called out Ron's name.

Ron jogged forward, and then...

Several students couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Because what Ron was afraid of was really absurd.

A giant spider, six feet tall and covered in hair, appeared before everyone.

It is well known that most people in the world suffer from trypophobia and megalophobia.

It's just a matter of degree.

The spider that Boggart conjured when facing Ron combined both of these elements.

Most insects, when magnified countless times, evoke feelings of disgust and fear.

Not to mention arthropods like spiders, which have many legs, hair, and eyes.

When Sherlock saw several classmates backing away, he knew they were about to be influenced by Ron.

It's possible that the very things they fear most will change in the future.

As for the giant spider, it aggressively approached Ron step by step, slowly extending its pincers.

For a moment, most people thought Ron had been scared out of his wits.

At this crucial moment, Ron pulled out his wand and roared, "Hilarious! Hilarious!"

Immediately afterwards, all of the spider's legs disappeared.

Without its slender legs for support, it rolled to the ground.

Even so, it was still enormous, and Lavender Brown screamed as he dodged to the side.

But the spider's enormous body didn't stop; it continued rolling around on the ground.

As it rolled along, it happened to end up at Harry's feet.

Harry knew that this time, even without Professor Lupin saying anything, he would have to go.

But just as he raised his wand, preparing to step forward and confront Boggart, an unexpected event occurred.

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