Halloween Contest Corner!

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HALLOWEEN CONTEST CORNER!

Who is ready to put on their dukes and get down to it? There is tons of fun in store for Hallows and Horcruxes over the remaining course of October. From the up and coming Mini Event to Trick or Treating and general Halloweening, we're hoping to spark some fantastic fires around here!

As you've all seen, Hallows and Horcruxes now has a badge system in place! Here in the Contest Corner is where you'll be able to earn the majority of the special Halloween 2013 badges! You even get badges for participation, that match your character's Hogwarts House!

We have several contests on the way, two of which will be tied to the main mini event that is soon to be released. You'll have a chance to win an Open Thread Badge, Treats to redeem in the Halloween Shop and the three Halloween Special Badges!

Gentle Hearted Award
Halloween 2013 Special Award
Want to know how to win me? Stay tuned!


Black Flame Candle Award
Halloween 2013 Special Award 
Want to know how to win me? Stay tuned!


Mighty Jack o' Lantern Award
Halloween 2013 Special Award
Want to know how to win me? Stay tuned!

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PRANKING PEEVES

It is officially April First, and it has been two weeks since the March Full Moon attack at Hogwarts. Students were killed, others were turned, and a dark cloud has fallen over the school. The Ministry has placed it under martial law, turned students have been pulled from class and everything feels far too heavy to bear. It is only too easy to forget that April Fools has made its debut - but not for our portly poltergeist!

YOUR CHALLENGE

Create an open thread where Peeves plays a petty or perfect prank on your character - or even on whomever may enter the thread itself! You'll earn treats for creativity in this section, so have fun!

WHAT YOU CAN WIN JUST BY PARTICIPATING

Thread Starter:  

Participation Badge, 5 - 15 Treats

Thread Responder: 

Participation Badge, 10 - 20 Treats

WHAT YOU WIN BY VOTING

On November 1st, all Peeve's Pranks threads will be hosted in a voting circle. The participants of the winning thread will both receive 30 Treats and the Open Thread Badge! 

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TENDER TREATS

It is officially April First, and it has been two weeks since the March Full Moon attack at Hogwarts. Students were killed, others were turned, and a dark cloud has fallen over the school. The Ministry has placed it under martial law, turned students have been pulled from class and everything feels far too heavy to bear. Everyone has a way of coping - so how does your character go about it?

YOUR CHALLENGE

Create an private thread where your characters discuss the death or turning of one or more specific Hogwarts students during the March full moon. This thread should show the impact of recent events upon your characters. Go to people's plot pages or send them an owl to invite them to this challenge thread or discuss how you would like it to go. 

In order for your thread to qualify, it must be made no earlier than October 18th and no later than October 27th. These threads will go up for voting November 1st but of course can continue as long as you need them to. 

In the thread description, please place Tender Treat Tag: [Name of your fellow participant]

WHAT YOU CAN WIN JUST BY PARTICIPATING

Thread Starter & Responder:  

Participation Badge, 15 - 30 Treats

WHAT YOU WIN BY VOTING

On November 1st, all Peeve's Pranks threads will be hosted in a voting circle. The participants of the winning thread will both receive 30 Treats and the Gentle Hearted Award! 

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ITS JUST A BIT OF HOCUS POCUS

So you fell pray to the drinking game did you? Well congratulations - sort of. While you frolic about, running amuck all over the place while under the effects of whatever potion you managed to imbibe, why don't you try your hand - or, well, paw as the case may be for some of you - at winning some prizes for your suffering?

THE BLACK FLAME CANDLE CHALLENGE

Create private thread where your characters, under the effect of their potion, attempt to find the culprit responsible. Are you convinced you are a ghost? Who do you think killed you and why? Got yourself stuck as an animal did you? Well, when you aren't busy chasing your own tail - who are you looking for and how do you communicate your distress? Or - well. Aren't you looking - a bit - interesting now that you're the opposite gender? How are you adjusting to the new body, and who is going to pay for putting you into it?

Go to people's plot pages or send them an owl to invite them to this challenge thread or discuss how you would like it to go. 

In order for your thread to qualify, it must be made no earlier than October 18th and no later than October 27th. These threads will go up for voting November 1st but of course can continue as long as you need them to. 

In the thread description, please place Black Flame Challenge Tag: [Name of your fellow participant]

WHAT YOU CAN WIN JUST BY PARTICIPATING

Thread Starter & Responder:  

Participation Badge, 25 - 50 Treats

WHAT YOU WIN BY VOTING

On November 1st, all Black Flame Challenge threads will be hosted in a voting circle. The participants of the winning thread will both receive One Chocolate Frog Card and the Black Flame Candle Award! 

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KING OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH

So you fell pray to the drinking game did you? Well congratulations - sort of. While you frolic about, running amuck all over the place while under the effects of whatever potion you managed to imbibe, why don't you try your hand - or, well, paw as the case may be for some of you - at winning some prizes for your suffering?

THE MIGHTY JACK O' LANTERN CHALLENGE

Create an open thread focusing on your character's struggles under the effects of the potion they drank. Find a unique way to engage a stranger - Hey ghosts, did you try walking through them? Or animals, what funny tricks will you pull to get attention? Ladies and gentlemen of the swapped variety, how do you like being on the receiving end of the flattery and insults? Bonus treats for creativity - these suggestions are nothing more than guidelines!

In the thread description, please place Mighty Jack Challenge! [Open]

WHAT YOU CAN WIN JUST BY PARTICIPATING

Thread Starter:  

Participation Badge, 5 - 15 Treats

Thread Responder: 

Participation Badge, 10 - 20 Treats

WHAT YOU WIN BY VOTING

On November 1st, all Black Flame Challenge threads will be hosted in a voting circle. The participants of the winning thread will both receive One Chocolate Frog Card and the Mighty Jack o' Lantern Award!