Yes. In some ways, we can see elements that might suggest a connection. For example, both series are set in a world full of mystery. Harry Potter has the mystery of the wizarding world, the secrets of Hogwarts, and the enigma of Voldemort. Similarly, Sherlock Holmes is all about solving mysteries in the Muggle world. However, they are two very distinct universes with their own unique rules and characters, but the love for mystery might be a common thread that could make one think of Harry Potter as somewhat of a Sherlock Holmes - inspired fanfiction on a very loose level.
Well, in Harry Potter fanfiction, business can take many forms. There could be stories about the trade of magical artifacts on the black market. As for Sherlock Holmes fanfiction, he often deals with cases that may have a financial aspect to them, like fraud in a business deal. When it comes to combining the two in fanfiction, perhaps Sherlock could be called upon to solve a mystery in the wizarding business world, say a series of disappearances among the goblin bankers who handle the wizarding currency.
Another theme is the power of intellect. Both Harry Potter (even in the fem version) and Sherlock Holmes are highly intelligent in their own ways. Fanfictions usually play on how their combined intelligence can solve complex problems that neither could solve alone. For example, in many stories, they might be trying to solve a mystery that involves both magic and non - magic elements. The female Harry Potter can use her knowledge of magic and Holmes his deductive skills to get to the bottom of things.
Well, a great crossover idea is when Harry Potter and his friends seek Sherlock Holmes' help to figure out the true identity of Voldemort before he fully returns. Sherlock could analyze the dark wizard's past actions and the prophecies in a very different, logical way compared to the wizarding world's methods.
You can start by looking on fanfiction websites such as Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a large collection of fan - created works, and you can easily search for Sherlock Holmes x Harry Potter fanfiction using the search bar. Just type in the relevant tags and you'll likely find a bunch of stories.
One interesting story could be where Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve a mystery within the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Maybe a series of strange disappearances at Hogwarts that even the professors can't figure out. Holmes' deductive reasoning skills would be put to the test in a world filled with magic.
Harry Potter can be considered like Sherlock Holmes fanfiction in terms of the element of mystery and the central characters' abilities to analyze situations. Harry has to analyze the actions and motives of his enemies, just like Holmes does with criminals. The Hogwarts houses can also be seen as different 'types' of characters, similar to how Holmes encounters various types of people in his investigations. And the overarching story arcs in Harry Potter, filled with secrets and revelations, mirror the mystery - solving nature of Sherlock Holmes tales.
One way is through the mystery - solving aspect. Harry and his friends often have to figure out what's going on in the wizarding world. Just like Sherlock Holmes, they gather clues, make deductions. For example, when they are trying to figure out the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets, they look for signs, ask around, and piece together information, much like Holmes would do in his cases.
One common theme is mystery - solving. Just like in the original Sherlock Holmes stories, the fanfictions often have him using his deductive reasoning to solve magical mysteries in the Harry Potter world.
Another factor is the writing style. A good fanfiction uses vivid language to describe the magical elements and the detective work. It should also have a good flow, so that the reader can easily follow the story. The author might also add some unique twists, like how the two universes interact in unexpected ways. For instance, how Sherlock's rational thinking clashes or combines with the magic of the wizarding world.