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Oct. 1st, 2016


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are OPEN on LJ


After only two sign-ups here last year, we thought we'd do ourselves a favor and direct all the sign-ups to LiveJournal this year. Drabble entries will continue to be posted here.

So, sign-ups are open here until October 9!

There have been the usual updates and modifications to the rules and sign-up post, so be sure to read the community profile's rules and use the text in the box provided on LJ to create your sign-up reply.

You can log into LiveJournal any number of ways, but the community also accepts anonymous posts, which we will unscreen as we see them. The key to alternative sign-ups is to be sure to give us a valid email where you can be contacted and receive your assignment.

If you have any questions, please make use of the mod e-mail. Thanks, all!

love, HPHmods

Oct. 4th, 2015


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups CLOSED

[info]hp_halloween sign-ups are closed for another year. is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 11!
Sign-ups remain open until a final reply by a mod is made. This usually works in latecomers' favour by a few hours to a day.


Hello, everyone! lore, starduchess, and shadowycat are back for another scaretastic exchange! Please read the full community profile page, because we made some rule modifications to this year's exchange. Shortlist: Characters instead of pairings and one-post sign-up. If this Character change is stressing you out, see this discussion, which makes the idea as clear as possible.

Be sure to spread the word that sign-ups are open to your flists and any newsletters or new pockets of HP fandom that you follow on other social media sites. This is a lightning-fast exchange, which means you'll have about two weeks to write - that's only 100 words a week, with drabbles due October 28! We also take all genres, thus the repeated call for flexibility in the community profile. Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining
Sign up by adding a comment to this entry with all questions in the text box below answered. You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else. The "Halloween theme" can include the season (fall/harvest), related holidays (example: Samhain, All Saints Day), traditions, etc.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive and what you're willing to give by answering the questions below in your reply. Use the "Any other comments" line for anything you think we didn't cover in the questions. You are only allowed one sign-up comment, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible. If you find your sign-up reply becoming a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you.

Please use the full name of a character that isn't considered a "lead" in the HP books. This goes double for Next Gen because of all the repeated names. Also about Characters: Matching is tough when someone asks primarily for characters that received no real characterization in the books. This idea includes names shouted by the Sorting Hat and random Death Eaters. So, you must name 6 characters, no more or less, and they must be characters that are more than mentioned in the books. You can name your OTP if you desire, but your author is not required to write it. Again, read this if you need further clarification.

Requests may be made for up to three simple Halloween-themed prompts. Writers do not have to use all of those, but they do have to include at least one.

One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who will accept any gift or write any genre will be our beloved stars!.

Your reply here should contain the following, copy and pasted into the reply:



Please remove the information in parenthesis () when you reply.
FYI: If you don't tell us who you've written for before (if you're returning to the exchange), you could up writing for that person again.

The Rules )

Please friend the community for updates and to see the drabbles! No need to become a member, we don't post anything locked.

If you have questions, email us at hphmods @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on LJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place.

Thanks, everyone! We can't wait to see how you all will get your spooky on this year!
Note to self: Add a line next year about sign-ups accepted from DW, anonymously, openID, etc.

love, HPH Mods

Oct. 2nd, 2014


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-Ups Are CLOSED!

[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 11! Sign-ups are now closed for this year.
Sign-ups remain open until a final reply by a mod is made. This usually works in latecomers' favour by a few hours to a day.

Hello, everyone! lore, starduchess, and shadowycat are back for another spooky exchange, and we really hope you'll join us! Right off the bat, we ask that you please help spread the word that sign-ups are open to your flists and any newsletters or new pockets of HP fandom that you follow. This is a lightning-fast exchange, which means you'll have right at two weeks to write - that's only 100 words a week!

This exchange is for hard-core Halloween drabble lovers out there who are up for an adventure. We take all genres, thus the repeated call for flexibility in the community profile, which you should read. Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to this entry with all questions in the text box below answered.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else. The "Halloween theme" can include the season (fall/harvest), related holidays (example: Samhain, All Saints Day), traditions, etc.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive and what you're willing to give by answering the questions below in your reply. Use the "Any other comments" line for anything you think we didn't cover in the questions. You are only allowed one sign-up comment, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible. If you find your sign-up reply becoming a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you.

Requests should be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice of pairings or situations is good. For example: SS/HG or DM/HG and a pumpkin = good. Use the full name of a character that isn't considered a "lead" in the HP books. This goes double for Next Gen because of all the repeated names.

One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who choose any as their assignment will be extra loved!

Your reply here should contain the following, copy and pasted into the reply:



Basically, it will help us match to have your wants stated explicitly. We've been confounded in the past! And let us say one more time that ANYs will earn our adoration. ~_^

FYI: If you don't tell us who you've written for before (if you're returning to the exchange), you could end up writing for that person again.

The Rules )

If you have questions, email us at hphmods @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on IJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see all the writers looking to get their spooky on this year!

love, HPH Mods

Oct. 2nd, 2013


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are CLOSED


[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 10! sign-ups are closed for another year.
Sign-ups remain open until a final reply by a mod is made. This usually works in latecomers' favour by a few hours to a day.

Hello, everyone! lore, starduchess, and shadowycat are in the modding mood again this year! Right off the bat, we ask that you please help spread the word that sign-ups are open to your flists and any newsletters or new pockets of HP fandom that you follow. This is a lightning-fast exchange, which means you'll have right at two weeks to write - that's only 100 words a week!

This exchange is for hard-core Halloween drabble lovers out there who are up for an adventure. We take all genres, thus the repeated call for flexibility in the community profile, which you should read. Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to this entry with all questions in the text box below answered.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else. The "Halloween theme" can include the season (fall/harvest), related holidays (example: Samhain, All Saints Day), traditions, etc.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive and what you're willing to give by answering the questions below in your reply. Use the "Any other comments" line for anything you think we didn't cover in the questions. You are only allowed one sign-up comment, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible. If you find your sign-up reply becoming a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you.

Requests should be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice of pairings or situations is good. For example: SS/HG or DM/HG and a pumpkin = good. Use the full name of a character that isn't considered a "lead" in the HP books. This goes double for Next Gen because of all the repeated names.

One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who choose any as their assignment will be extra loved!

Your reply here should contain the following, copy and pasted into the reply:



Basically, it will help me match to have your wants stated explicitly. I've been confounded in the past! And let me say one more time that ANYs will earn my adoration. ~_^

FYI: If you don't tell me who you've written for before (if you're returning to the exchange), you could end up writing for that person again.

The Rules )

If you have questions, email us at hphmods @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on LJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see all the writers looking to get their spooky on this year!

love, lore

Oct. 3rd, 2012


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are Closed.


[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 10! now closed.

Sign-ups remain open until a final reply by a mod is made. This usually works in latecomers' favour.

Hi! My name is lore and I'll be your mod again this year, along with shadowycat and starduchess and maybe some other volunteers to be named later. First, please help spread the word that sign-ups are open to your flists and any newsletters you follow. We're running on-time, which means you'll have at least two weeks to write - that's 100 words a week!

This exchange is for hard-core Halloween drabble lovers out there who are up for an adventure. We take all genres, thus the need for flexibility! Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to this entry.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else. The "Halloween theme" can include the season (fall/harvest), related holidays (example: Samhain, All Saints Day) and traditions, etc.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, ratings range, squicks, scenarios, etc. You are only allowed one sign-up reply post, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible.

Requests should be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice or pairings or situations is good. For example: SS/HG and a pumpkin = good. SS/HG, a pumpkin, the stroke of midnight, a black hanky and romance = a bit too much.

As this exchange is open to anything, make sure you clearly, but concisely, state your writing deal-breakers (what you don't want to write). This would include pairings, ratings, squicks, crossovers, etc. If you find your list getting to be a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you.

One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who will take any assignment will be loved!

Your reply here should contain the following, copy and pasted into the reply:



Basically, it will help me match to have your genres stated explicitly. I've been confounded in the past! And let me say one more time that ANYs will be mod special pets. ~_^

FYI: If you don't tell me who you've written for before (if you're returning to the exchange), you could end up writing for that person again.

The Rules )

If you have questions, email me at hphmods @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on IJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see who's looking to get spooky this year!

love, lore

Oct. 5th, 2011


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are now CLOSED


[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 12!
Sign-ups remain open until a final reply by a mod is made. This usually works in latecomers' favour.

Hi! My name is lore and I'll be your mod again this year, along with Starduchess and maybe some other volunteers to be named later. First, please help spread the word that sign-ups are open to your flists and any newsletters you follow. For once, we're running on-time, which means you'll have at least two weeks to write - that's 100 words a week!

This exchange is for hard-core Halloween drabble lovers out there who are up for an adventure. We take all genres, thus the need for flexibility! Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to this entry.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else. The "Halloween theme" can include the season (fall/harvest), related holidays (example: All Saints Day) and traditions, etc.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, ratings range, squicks, scenarios, etc. You are only allowed one sign-up reply post, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible.

Requests should be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice or pairings or situations is good. For example: SS/HG and a pumpkin = good. SS/HG, a pumpkin, the stroke of midnight, a black hanky and romance = a bit too much.

As this exchange is open to anything, make sure you clearly, but concisely, state your writing deal-breakers (what you don't want to write). This would include pairings, ratings, squicks, crossovers, etc. If you find your list getting to be a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you. One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who will take any assignment will be loved..

NOTE: THIS HAS CHANGED from previous years ->Your reply here should contain the following, copy and pasted in a reply:



Basically, it will help me match to have your genres stated explicitly. I've been confounded in the past! And let me say one more time that ANYs will be mod special pets. ~_^

ETA and FYI: If you don't tell me who you've written for before (if you're returning to the exchange), you could end up writing for that person again.

The Rules )

If you have questions, email me at hphmods @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on IJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see who's looking to get spooky this year!

love, lore

Oct. 21st, 2010


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups close tonight!

Sign-ups end around 7 p.m. EST tonight (Thursday), although you are welcome to sneak in up until I post a "sign-ups are closed" post at the end of the sign-up post.

First, I wanted to address the many who asked to join the community: The very first exchange here was self-posting, which is why there are some community members. However, there haven't been, nor will there be any locked posts, so you won't miss out by just watching the community. I'm going to go turn down all the requests now. Please don't be offended! ^_^

Answer to a common question: I do word-count your offering in MSWord. Because it is inaccurate at times, I tend to accept a few words more or less. However, if it feels like you've gone way over or under, I will send it back to you for edits.

Volunteer Opportunities:
1. I try to read all the entries to make sure no one accidentally receives squicks, but I might need some help with that this year. If you're interested in reading all the entries and double-checking them against the sign-ups, let me know and I'll create a G-Mail account for submissions that we can share. It would help if I knew you or if you participated here often in the past.

2. Tagging - Last year, the very lovely [info]andiais tagged for us, but I don't see her signed-up this year. If anyone wishes to tag LJ (and IJ would be appreciated as well), please reply here!

Now that we're near the assignment phase, please note the following:

Read the assignment e-mail carefully. I include formatting information that is vital for you to use with almost 50 gifts needing to be posted in one day. Also, you are asked to reply to confirm.

Read your giftee's sign-up post carefully. You don't want to mix someone's squicks up with her or his requests.

Don't get bogged down - You only have a week to write and most of the sign-ups offer notes on how flexible the person is about her or his gift. Take your giftee at his/her word and don't sweat it if you can't find inspiration in her/his pairings or prompts. Just don't write the squicks. ~_^

Finally, I sort of did this last year and will continue this year: First drabble in that is accepted will receive the choice of having either the submitted drabble posted first or her/his gift posted first. We'll talk over email if this is you!

love, lore

Oct. 16th, 2010


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are now CLOSED


[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and 7 pm EST on October 21!

Hi! My name is lore and I'll be your mod again this year. Since we're starting so late, please help spread the word that sign-ups are open. I'm not giving a full week, and you'll only have a week to write, so this exchange is for the hard-core Halloween drabble lovers out there. Please tell your flists and any newsletters that you think might be interested right away if you are so inclined. Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted with reveals on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to this entry.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else.

Clearly but concisely state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, ratings range, squicks, scenarios, etc. You are only allowed one sign-up reply post, as the point of this exchange is to be flexible.

Because we're running so late this year, requests need to be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice or pairings or situations is good. For example: SS/HG and a pumpkin = good. SS/HG, a pumpkin, the stroke of midnight, a black hanky and romance = a bit too much.

Also, as this exchange is open to anything, make sure you clearly, but concisely, state your writing deal-breakers (what you don't want to write). This would include pairings, ratings, squicks, crossovers, etc. If you find your list getting to be a wall of text, this might not be the exchange for you. One last time, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who will take any assignment will be loved..

Your reply here should contain the following copy and pasted in:



The Rules )

If you have questions, email me at lore13 @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on IJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see who's game for this year!

love, lore

Oct. 13th, 2009


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups ending soon + other mod notes


Sign-ups end on October 14, however, you might have some time into October 15, depending on when I get organized that day. Don't count on it, though. ~_^ I'll add a closing reply on both communities when sign-ups are over.

Also, there's about three times as many sign-ups this year, compared to the past few years, so I'm going to give myself an extra day to do the matching. You'll receive your assignment on Friday, October 16.

Finally, several of you asked to join the community. The first exchange was self-posting, which is why there are some community members that have had their memberships grandfathered into the current exchange format. I can't recall there ever being a locked post on the communities, so please don't worry that your membership requests have been turned down. Watching the community will work just as well.

If you have any questions or issues, you can reply here. Thanks, everyone! It's exciting to see so many people this year!

love, lore

Oct. 8th, 2009


[info]hphalloween_mod

Sign-ups are now OPEN!


[info]hp_halloween is open once again! Sign-up between now and October 14!

My name is lore and I'll be your mod this year. Since we're starting so late, and because I'm going to be AFK for a couple days, I could really use some help spreading the word that sign-ups are open. Please tell your flists and any newsletters that you think might be interested. Remember, this is a 200-word drabble exchange that will be posted on Halloween.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to the mods opening entry.

You're signing up to both request a Halloween-themed drabble and to pledge to write one for someone else.

Clearly state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers, etc.

Because we're running so late this year, requests need to be both broad and specific, if that makes sense. Giving a choice or pairings or situations = good, SS/HG and a pumpkin = good. SS/HG, a pumpkin, the stroke of midnight, a black hanky and romance = not so good methinks!

Also in your comment clearly state what you are not prepared to write - includes pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers etc. However, flexibility is key in this exchange. People who will take any assignment will be loved.

Comments, should therefore follow this format:

Username/name:
Email address:
What you would like to write about:
What you will not write about:
What you would like to receive:
What you would not like to receive:
Who have you written for here before?:
Wny other comments:
Are you over 18?:

The Rules )

If you have questions, email me at lore13 @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sign-ups and entries will be mirrored on IJ, so please be sure to only sign up in one place. Thanks, all! I can't wait to see all the sign-ups!

love, lore

Oct. 10th, 2008


[info]lore

Sign-ups end today!


Sign-ups for this year's exchange end today, Friday (or, most likely, sometime tomorrow morning when Gertrude gets started on matching). All sign-ups are being taken on Livejournal this year, but we will be cross-posting to Insanejournal, as we did last year. You can always comment on LJ with your IJ account by using OpenID, or you can make an anonymous comment with your full IJ info.

Remember, this is a Harry Potter 200-word drabble exchange - an easy and fun way to celebrate the season!

love, lore

Oct. 6th, 2008


[info]lore

Sign-ups for 2008 are open!


[info]hp_halloween sign-ups are open here on LJ until October 10 with an October 29 due-date. It's a 200-word drabble exchange, which is easy as pie and a great way to get your feet wet in exchanges.

I've done it every year and had loads of fun, and I hope you will join us! I plan on cross-posting here if the mod gives me the "go", which I'm pretty sure she will, as I did it last year.

love, lore

Oct. 11th, 2007


[info]lore

Sign-ups Closed


Sign-ups to [info]hp_halloween are now closed for this year. Assignments will be sent out in the next day or two and they will come from McHoneyGoose. Thanks to those of you who are participating!

love, lore

Oct. 9th, 2007


[info]lore

Sign-ups end tomorrow!


[info]hp_halloween sign-ups end on Wednesday, October 10 - that's tomorrow!

The official sign-up post for InsaneJournal is now here, in case there's been any confusion.

200-word maximum. You know you wanna give it a try.... *grin*

love, lore

Oct. 5th, 2007


[info]hphalloween_mod

Open!!

Original poster: mchoneygoose

[info]hp_halloween is now open! Sign up between now and 10th Otober - so please get pimping people!

This year [info]_lore will be helping to mod the group - wheee!


This year the community will be mirrored on Insane Journal thus increasing the number of both participents and watchers. This means that everyone who signs up whether it be here or on IJ will be mixed up and requests assigned to best matched people. All fics will be posted on here and on IJ.

Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to the mods opening entry

You're signing up to both request a Halloween themed drabble, and to pledge to write one for someone else

Clearly state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers etc

Also in your comment clearly state what you are not prepared to write - includes pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers etc.

Because we're running so late this year requests need to be both broad and specific if that makes sense. Giving a choice or pairings or situations = good, SS/HG and a pumpkin = good. SS/HG, a pumpkin, the stroke of midnight a black hanky and romance = not so good methinks!

Comments, should therefore follow this format:

username/name:
email address:
what you would like to write about:
what you will not write about:
what you would like to receive:
what you would not like to receive:
any other comments:
Are you over 18:


Rules )

Oct. 9th, 2006


[info]hphalloween_mod

Original poster: mchoneygoose

Sign ups are now closed. Assignments have been emailed out.

Can everyone please let me know they received their assignment okay please.

Drabbles due by 29th October - email me at irr4tional@gmail.com if there are any problems.

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct. 8th, 2006


[info]hphalloween_mod

Last chance to sign up

Original poster: mchoneygoose

Just to let everyone know that today is the last day to sign up for [info]hp_halloween, so if you're still thinking about it nows the time to act if you don't want to miss out!

Oct. 1st, 2006


[info]hphalloween_mod

Better late than never!

Original poster: mchoneygoose

Doing it again this year - but on a tighter schedule - ach it'll add to the fear factor!


Guidelines for Joining

Sign up by adding a comment to the mods opening entry

You're signing up to both request a Halloween themed drabble, and to pledge to write one for someone else

Clearly state what you would like to receive as a gift - it can be as specific or non-specific as you wish but may include pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers etc

Also in your comment clearly state what you are not prepared to write - includes pairings, rating, squicks, crossovers etc

Comments, should therefore follow this format:

username/name:
email address:
what you would like to write about:
what you will not write about:
what you would like to receive:
what you would not like to receive:
any other comments:


Rules )

Any questions to: irr4tional@gmail.com

Oct. 1st, 2005


[info]hphalloween_mod

Original poster: mchoneygoose

Sign up time for this years [info]hp_halloween drabble exchange is now over. Many thanks to all who havew decided to take place this year - your assignments will be emailed to you within the next seven days.

Looking forward to it!!!!!!

Sep. 4th, 2005


[info]hphalloween_mod

Original poster: mchoneygoose

hp_halloween is back...come join again!

Guidelines for Joining )

Rules )

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