Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts.

Chapter 456 The Zhang Couple from the East

Now, Harry's feelings for the Holmes family are like Sirius's feelings for the Potter family.

Sirius Black was treated as the second son of the Potter family by James's parents.

Harry was also regarded as the second son of the Holmes family by Sherlock's parents.

Sorry... this is the third one, there's also Mycroft Holmes.

Harry silently apologized in his heart for Mycroft Holmes, who was always forgotten.

Besides family, Harry's friendship with Sherlock was as deep as that between Sirius Black and Harry's father, James.

So after having this dream, his first thought wasn't of Dumbledore, Sirius Black, or Lupin—the adults—but of Sherlock, a person his own age.

Because ever since he met Sherlock, he has never disappointed him.

Facts have proved that his choice is correct.

After clarifying what had happened, Sherlock gave the answer directly.

Although Sherlock claimed it was a deduction, Harry knew in his heart that since Sherlock could say it so directly, its credibility was extremely high.

Unfortunately, Sherlock did not provide a solution.

Of course, this cannot be blamed on Sherlock.

You have only yourself to blame.

If I could do as Sherlock suggested and not force myself to recall the dream at the time, I might be able to remember more details of the dream today.

Sherlock's greatest strength lies in uncovering the truth from the smallest details.

Perhaps we can deduce more things from this.

No, at this moment Harry even had a vague feeling.

If Sherlock could remember all the details of that dream, he could even deduce who Voldemort's new ally was, and incidentally, their plan as well.

This is Sherlock Holmes.

Although it sounds incredible, that's exactly how Sherlock is in Harry's mind.

And as Harry grew older, he gradually sensed that Sherlock's abilities were even increasing.

It's really amazing!
but.

At this moment, we must put this question aside for now.

Mrs. Holmes is quite right. Everyone is here today for his birthday, and it would be impolite to leave the guests standing around.

Although Mrs. Holmes' tone carried a hint of complaint, Harry felt no displeasure whatsoever; on the contrary, he found her exceptionally endearing.

This is what family feels like!
"I understand, Aunt Holmes!"

Next, the four friends went to the hall with Mrs. Holmes.

Everyone immediately spotted the new guest.

An Asian man with regular features, thick eyebrows, and big eyes.

Beside the man was an Asian woman with fair skin. She bore a four or five-point resemblance to Qiu Zhang in her features, but was more mature and intellectual.

It was Cho Chang, the Seeker for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team.

Since Gemma Farley and Penelope Clearwater graduated, Cho Chang has officially become the undisputed most beautiful girl in the entire school.

After not seeing Cho Chang for more than two months, Harry could hardly take his eyes off her.

She's even more beautiful than before.

Even Ron couldn't help but take a second look.

Upon seeing Qiu Zhang and her family of three, everyone understood why Qiu Zhang was so beautiful.

She inherited the best features from both her parents; it would be strange if she weren't good-looking.

Sherlock, on the other hand, naturally saw much more information.

Upon seeing them, the information was summarized and integrated through observation of their appearances, and a conclusion was drawn immediately.

[Asian male, around 40 years old, lawyer by profession, not highly skilled, very sensitive to money, and loyal and sentimental]

[Asian woman, around 40 years old, currently unemployed, deeply loves her family, decisive and capable, enjoys gaming]

"Harry!"

Just then, Cho Chang, who was standing next to her mother, saw Harry coming out with Mrs. Holmes and immediately waved loudly to him.

Upon hearing Cho Chang's voice, the Chang couple immediately turned their gaze toward Harry.

Cho Chang's father's eyes narrowed suddenly as he looked Harry up and down, his gaze lingering on Harry's forehead.

Cho Chang's mother, however, was very gentle. Although her gaze toward Harry carried a hint of scrutiny, it quickly turned into joy.

"Harry, let me introduce you. This is my mom and dad."

"Dad, Mom, this is Harry Potter, whom I've told you about!"

He's in Gryffindor, a year below me, a Quidditch prodigy, the youngest Seeker in a century…

"Qiu, you've told me these things more than once."

Mr. Zhang interrupted his excited daughter.

Qiu Zhang stuck out his tongue sheepishly.

Mr. Zhang shook his head and extended his right hand toward Harry:
"Hello, Potter, I am Zhang Wei, Cho's father."

"Hello, Mr. Wei..."

Harry immediately reached out and shook hands with Zhang Wei.

But as soon as the words left my mouth, I suddenly felt something was wrong.

Why is Qiu Zhang's surname Zhang, but her father's surname is Wei?
"Pfft~"

Cho Chang and her mother burst out laughing. Their laughter immediately made Harry, who was already somewhat nervous, even more flustered.

In Western countries, represented by Britain, the first name comes first, followed by the surname.

But in the world, represented by China, it's the opposite: the surname comes first, followed by the given name.

Just then, Sherlock stepped forward, looked at Cho Chang's father, and slowly said:

"Although we are used to calling Miss Zhang Qiu Zhang, in the country where Miss Zhang was born, she should be called Zhang Qiu. Am I right, Mr. Zhang?"

"You must be Sherlock Holmes?"

Zhang Wei immediately turned to Sherlock and reached out his hand to him again:

"Thank you for finding the eyeshadow for my daughter. I've always wanted to thank you in person."

"You're welcome. Miss Zhang has already paid you."

Zhang Wei: "..."

My daughter was right, Sherlock really is a strange guy!

At this moment, Cho Chang's mother stepped forward and gave Sherlock a hug.

Unlike Qiu Zhang, she has a neat and refreshing short haircut, giving people a decisive and efficient feeling.

"Hello, Sherlock, I am Zhuge Dali, Autumn's mother. It's a pleasure to meet you."

She released Sherlock, then hugged the still somewhat nervous Harry, and whispered something in his ear.

After he said that, Harry immediately looked surprised.

Zhuge Dali smiled slightly at Harry, then said:
"Sherlock is absolutely right. The tradition in Eastern countries is that the surname comes first, followed by the given name."

Therefore, our family's names are Zhang Wei, Zhuge Dali, and Zhang Qiu.

After arriving in the UK, he was customarily referred to as Wei Zhang, Dali Zhuge, or Qiu Zhang.

However, as exchanges between countries around the world become more frequent, this habit will likely change over time.

Of course, I don't mind if you call me Ms. Dali.

As for whether I can address him as 'Mr. Wei,' I don't know.

After saying that, she laughed again.

Her smile was so infectious that everyone laughed along with her.

Although it was already known that Cho Chang was a British citizen of Chinese descent, for the vast majority of British people present, it was just a code name.

It wasn't until Qiu Zhang's parents appeared today that they realized the cultural differences between the two sides.

However, this was just a minor incident.

Soon, the Zhang couple quickly integrated into this circle—after all, they had been living in England for many years.

During the conversation, everyone discovered that Zhang Wei was humorous, easy-going, and a Muggle lawyer.

Zhuge Dali is a witch who attends a magic school in China.

Looking back, the two had a complicated love story.

Fortunately, the sincere and kind-hearted Zhang Wei finally passed the most severe test from his mother-in-law, and the lovers were finally united, with Zhang Wei winning the heart of his beloved.

The couple later moved to England to pursue their careers, and their daughter, Cho Chang, inherited her mother's magical talent from birth.

In the eleventh year, as expected, I received my Hogwarts acceptance letter.

Zhang Wei and Zhuge Dali had originally considered sending Qiu Zhang to study at a magic school in China.

Zhuge Dali excelled at school, and when her mother's teacher heard that her daughter also possessed magical talent, she suggested that Qiu Zhang also go there to study.

However, for various reasons, the couple ultimately chose Hogwarts.

"Wait, Aunt Zhuge, do you mean... there are magic schools in China too?"

When the topic was brought up for the second time, Hermione looked at Zhuge Dali with surprise and finally couldn't help but ask the question:
"As far as I know, there is only one magic school in all of Asia, and it is in Japan."

“A very impressive amount of knowledge, Miss Hermione. Few people your age know this.”

Zhuge Dali cast an approving glance at Hermione before continuing:

"However, all the magic schools you know are registered with the International Wizarding Federation."

Hermione looked thoughtful: "Aunt Zhuge, you mean to say..."

"In Asia, there is indeed only one magic school registered with the International Wizarding Federation."

Its name is Magic Village, located on Iwo Jima in Japan.

Zhuge Dali smiled and glanced at Hermione. "Hermione, I'm sure you know how many magic schools are registered with the International Wizarding Federation, right?"

"11th." Hermione answered without hesitation.

"That's right, Japan's magic school has the fewest students among all the registered magic schools."

Zhuge Dali paused for a moment, then continued:

"But besides these 11 schools, there are some other magic schools in the world that are independent and not registered with the International Wizarding Federation."

For example, the seven magic schools in China fall into this category.

"what?"

"Seven?"

"China actually has seven magic schools?"

This time, everyone, including Sirius Black, the Holmes, the Grangers, and the Weasleys, stared wide-eyed.

Even Sherlock looked surprised.

(End of this chapter)