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Detective Inspector Lestrade—Gryffindor
“Because Sherlock Holmes is a great man, and one day, if we’re very, very lucky, he might even be a good one.”-Lestrade
Similar to Watson, Lestrade lives vicariously through Sherlock’s adventures, though he may not even be willing to admit this to himself. A detective with a wicked sense of humor, Lestrade often finds Sherlock more amusing that irritating, and always takes the opportunity to give as much as he gets from Holmes, even taking the opportunity to film our anti-hero on his phone when Sherlock gets drugged by Irene Adler. He values Sherlock’s intellect and insight into mysteries, and he’s loyal to what he believes Sherlock’s true nature to be, even when all of the other detectives are against him. Lestrade is brave and willing to go into any fight, which is why Sherlock values him as a lawman, if not necessarily as a detective. A determined man, Lestrade never gives up on a case as seen in the opening sequence of “The Sign of Three.” His chivalry always wins out over his self-interest in the end though, and he proves that he’s willing to put his friend’s safety above his own glory when he rushes to Sherlock’s aid when he thinks he’s in trouble.
Molly Hooper—Hufflepuff
“You look sad. When you think he can’t see you.”-Molly Hooper
A real sweetheart and a clever little thing to boot, in some ways Molly’s deductive skills rival Sherlock’s because she’s able to spot the things no one else does, including Sherlock’s loneliness. One of the few people who can spark an apology out of Sherlock without even really trying, Molly is the opposite of our beloved detective in so many ways: while he has so much trouble interacting with people, Molly always seems to perfectly understand what people need emotionally. Kind and loyal, determined and patient, even with (and maybe because of) her love of sociopaths, Molly’s one tough cookie that can probably handle whatever life throws at her.
Jim Moriarty—Slytherin
“No one ever gets to me… and no one ever will.”—Moriarty
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This master manipulator may not seek power in the most conventional ways, but that’s only because he thinks most human beings to be below his worth in noticing. Resourceful, clever and a natural leader, Moriarty is determined to do whatever he can to keep his life interesting, and since life itself offers little excitement for him, the only thing that can really give him any thrill is toying with Sherlock Holmes.
Irene Adler—Slytherin
“Oh, a power play. A power play with the most powerful family in Britain. Now, that is a dominatrix.”—Sherlock Holmes
Cunning and self-preserving, Irene Adler isn’t afraid to be a little naughty. A resourceful woman if there ever was one, Ms. Adler can go toe-to-toe with our Mr. Holmes, and she knows how to get under Sherlock’s skin like nobody else can. Although not ambitious in a traditional sense, she wants the power to live life on her own terms; in essence to always remain the most powerful person in the room so she may always be protected against constraint.
Mary Morstan Watson—Gryffindor
“Oh, Sherlock. Neither of us were the first, you know.”-Mary Morstan Watson
Of all the characters on this list, our dear Mary is the most difficult to sort because we just don’t know enough about her yet, besides the fact that she’s clever as a whip, cute as a button, and a total badass even at her own wedding. Her willingness to go along with and even encourage Sherlock and Watson’s antics showcases an appreciation for adventure, and the fact that she places such high value on Watson’s friendship with Holmes shows she can be counted on to be loyal. Most importantly, this woman is brave — she risked getting her wedding dress soaked in blood sprinting off to a crime-scene during her wedding.
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