We wanted to inform you of a few important updates:
POSTING SCHEDULE: Instead of April 2, posting will begin from April 1, 2009. HOWEVER, the last date for submissions remains March 17, 2009 and for extensions - March 31, 2009.
This has been done because the number of participants differ from what we originally considered.
TEAMS AND CAPTAINS: The three teams have nominated their captains:
PROMPTS: We had 24 prompts based on sayings from the Wizarding world. The prompts are listed hereunder. Participants, please remember that although the fest is not anonymous, your prompt assignments must remain a secret outside of your team. Please note that the order of the prompts is not the posting order.
1 "I’ll never lay a wand on ___" 2. "Time is Galleons, little bro, time is Galleons" 3. "A poisonous toadstool never changes its spots" 4. Never tickle a sleeping dragon. 5. A fate worse than a Dementor's Kiss 6. "No use in crying over spilt potion" 7. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words with a wand can definitely harm me 8. Episkey heals all wounds 9. A Reparo in time saves nine 10. Well, you just let the kneazle out of the bag 11. When in doubt, Apparate 12. Keep your friends close, and your enemies stupefied 13. Magic is 1% inspiration and 99% incantation 14. Drunk as a house elf 15. He who can, does. He who can't, teaches the Dark Arts 16. Is that a wand in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? 17. Happier than a niffler in a Gringott's vault 18. This one time, at Hogwarts... 19. A snitch up his sleeve 20. Close your eyes and think of Hogwarts 21. A Butterbeer a day keeps the MediWizard away 22. I think I saw a Penseive like this once... 23. A snitch in time saves nine hours of Quidditch 24. Don't count your Mandrakes before they're repotted
FOR THE WATCHERS: Watchers are welcome to submit drabbles or drawbles for the prompts, as well. The length should be no more than 1,000 words. Please note that these would be posted only during the voting period.
As usual, if there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.