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The Writer's Corner / Youth Elixir

« Last post by Admin on June 04, 2020, 12:12:26 AM »

The challenge:
Severus is forced to develop and test a youth elixir! Now we have a sexy Potions Master in his early twenties

After the war Hermione returns to Hogwarts as a teacher. Severus tries everything to make her fall in love with him.

You should include at least two of the following quotes:

"You look like something the cat brought in."
"Two's company, three's a crowd"
"Look a those love handles!"
"No, I'd rather marry the next person which comes round the corner."

Please choose one of these options:
a: He decides to hide the fact that he is now a young attractive guy and uses a charm to appear as the usual "greasy bat".
b: He decides to let the person "Severus Snape" die and goes into hiding. After the war he returns under false identity (as a close relative, like son or nephew) and meets Hermione in Hogwarts.
And as usually the headmaster knows everything and plays his own game ;-)

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Thanks for your attention, I hope you like this challenge. If you think it's bloody awful, please leave a note here!
serpentissima

So, you don't like my challenge? I don't hope so, maybe you are all under stress now that Christmas is coming soon.

As I like the idea of a young Severus really very much, I decided to write a story
about that by myself. Unfortunately my English is not very good and I've never
written a fanfiction before. So I am going to write this in German - I'm sorry.

Here is the link to my story at FF.net:
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1628857

The Writer's Corner / You Ain't My Daddy!

« Last post by Admin on June 04, 2020, 12:04:18 AM »

"You Ain't My Daddy!" Challenge
By Severely Snaped

"You Ain't My Daddy!"
You ain't my Daddy---Shut up!
You ain't my Daddy---Shut up!
I'm gonna tell yo' mama! (Tell my mama!)
Gonna call yo' mama! (Call my mama!)
You so bad!
I'm so bad---you just mad 'cuz you ain't my Daddy!
----"Step Daddy" by Hitman 'Sammy' Sam

I know---crazy WIKTT challenge, huh? But I thought this might be a lil' different. Okay, boys and girls and Slytherins (and a few Ravenclaws...), here's the premise:
Severus Snape becomes a step-dad to Hermione's kid(s). 'Nuff said. The story must center around Hermione's constant need for someone to watch or discipline her unruly brat. I don't care who the father is or the circumstances behind it---that's all up to YOU!
The word "wookie" must be mentioned at some point.
Filch has to baby-sit at least once (not by choice on either party!)
Severus does not like children...just joking, that's pretty much a given, huh?!

The text must contain three (or more) of the following phrases:
"Yes, I know why tigers eat their young---I just cannot fathom putting something that disgusting in my mouth!"
"You ain't my daddy!"---or for the more proper English dialect, "You're not my father!"
"So help me God, I will beat you like a red-headed step-child!" (although the kid in question does NOT have to be red-headed, mind you!)
"Does this look like a daycare to you?"
"This is all your fault, Ronald Weasley!"
"That is a 'cauldron', it's not a pail and shovel!"
"...probably gets it from his/her father!"
"They never tell you about these things in school."
"Gee, you're swell!"
"Why doesn't my sandcastle look like that?"
"Mr. Potter, you really piss me off sometimes---but I love you anway."
"I am not putting that thing ANYWHERE near me!"
"Has anyone seen my Tonka truck/Powerpuff Girl?"
"I don't like you any further than I can throw you!"
"He thinks I'm playin' with him, and I'm NOT!"

Soooo, there you have it. Have fun. Run with it...give it life. Make me proud. *sniff!* *wipes away tear*
Good luck and have FUN!
Sincerely, Severely Snaped

The Writer's Corner / Writer’s Block

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 11:57:46 PM »

Writer’s Block Challenge
Brought to you by VenusDeMilo

Plot holes getting you down? Are you frustrated by that time-line you just can’t seem to fix? Having trouble with that last bit of dialogue? It seems that the one thing that all WIKTTers have in common, besides a diehard devotion to the good ‘ship, is writer’s block… and we seem to have it in abundance. So, if you’re stuck for a story, or just can’t seem to finish the one you’ve got, take a break and channel your creative energy into something new… the Writer’s Block Challenge!!!

The Premise: The premise of this challenge is simple: like so many of her fans at WIKTT, our dear Hermione has fallen into the desolate hole of writer’s block, and can’t seem to pull herself out. Your duty, dear author, is to get her back on track, by any means necessary.

The Rules:
Student Hermione’s writing must be something other than homework. Post-Hogwarts Hermione must be some sort of professional writer (journalist, novelist, lyricist, etc. you decide).
Severus must be a main character, though whether he be muse or distraction I leave to you.
Hermione must try, and fail at, at least one “cure” for writer’s block.
At least one of the following must be used:
a. “I made mashed potatoes.” / “Yes… and muffins.”
b. Someone starting a blank piece of paper/parchment/computer screen that stares back.
c. Large quantities of bubbles… extra points if used for drama or angst.
d. A table overturned in anger… extra points if it’s the table that’s angry.
e. “The children…. My god won’t somebody think of the children.”
f. “Oh my god, there’s an orgy in my mouth!”

The story should end with Hermione engrossed in writing.

Failure to comply will result in something… uh… terrible…

Deadline: All entries must have the first chapter dated by November 20, 2003.

The Writer's Corner / Worlds Apart/Alan Rickman Movie Challenge

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 11:13:16 PM »

Worlds Apart/Alan Rickman Movie Challenge
By the_cutter82

My first challenge, so be gentle with me.

Pairing: Well, duh! Snape and Hermione obviously. (Bonus points if you have Sirius and Remus as a couple, especially if they act very effeminately and OC as this is always good for a laugh. This is not a requirement though.)
Title: The Worlds Apart/Alan Rickman Movie Challenge.
Rating: PG13 to NC-17. Personally, I favour the higher ratings, as I feel there's more scope for creativity, and less censorship to worry about. However, any rating is welcome.
Length: 9 inches.. hard.. err, sorry. *grins* Any length at all.
Deadline: If you're writing a one-shot story, then the deadline is April 10th 2003. If you, (like I intend to,) are writing a novel length fic, then the first chapter must be up by that date also.
Plot.
Hermione has come back to Hogwarts as the new Muggle Studies Professor. She has ideas to shake up the syllabus, and organises a trip in the first week of term for her 7th Year students to London. They stay in a muggle hotel for a weekend and plan to observe muggle behaviour. Inevitably, Snape is roped into attending as a chaperone, along with Remus Lupin (who is the DADA teacher again) and Sirius Black, who teaches Transfiguration, so that McGonagall can concentrate on her Advanced Class.

The story can begin and end wherever you desire. However, Snape and Hermione MUST have a romantic tryst over the weekend. Where it leads is up to you. It can be a one-night stand that ends horribly, or the beginnings of true love.

REQUIREMENTS.
The story MUST contain at least THREE of the following lines. (In case anyone was wondering where the Alan Rickman movie bit came into the challenge, look no further.) These are all lines spoken by the man himself in his various roles. Snape does NOT have to be the one to speak them. Chocolate frogs for anyone who gets them all in.
"What idiot put you in charge?" (Die Hard)
"Excuse me, I have to go pray." (Bob Roberts)
"I won't, and nothing you say will make me." (Galaxy Quest)
"I say we get drunk, because I'm all out of ideas." (Dogma)
"Ha-ha-ha. I have retinal damage. Isn't that hilarious." (Dark Harbor)
"My mother does not have a beard!" (Truly, Madly, Deeply.)
"Give me an occupation, or I shall run mad." (Sense and Sensibility)
"The Benefits of a classical education." (Die Hard)
"Damn, this is good tequila." (Dogma)
"I see you've managed to get your shirt off." (Galaxy Quest)
"Because it's dull you twit, it'll hurt more!" (Robin Hood)

If you get the following in, then you are a God(dess). It's a twist on the line in Dogma, when Bethany asks the Metatron what God is like. Obviously, Snape is joking, and is making use of that biting sarcasm of his.

Hermione: What's he like? Voldemort?
Snape: Lonely, but funny. He's got a great sense of humour.

At least TWO of the following events must occur. If you include them all, you're a genius.

*A student causes mayhem by doing magic where they shouldn't
*On the weekend, the group visit either, a cinema, an art gallery, a museum, or a department store (one that sells everything.)
*Someone ends up in Soho unintentionally. (For non-Brits, it's an area of London rife with sex shops and strip clubs.) Bonus points if they actually buy something rude, not knowing what it is.
*Someone makes a faux-pas, such as trying to pay for something in wizarding money, ordering a butterbeer, or wanting to know why the stairs in the hotel don't move.
*Someone dresses badly in their attempt to be inconspicuous among muggles.
*Someone dismantles something they shouldn't to see how it works.
*Someone turns out to have a paralysing fear of a muggle object they've never seen before.. a toaster, or a TV, anything.
*Someone receives an owl while somewhere innapropriate, e.g. the dinner table, and it causes mayhem.

Well, that's all. I know it seems like a lot of guidelines, but it's not really. I just have lots of silly ideas.

PS - Anyone who's not from the UK, don't be put of by the fact I've picked London. I intend to write my fic so that it features as an anonymous large city. I don't expect anyone non-UK to bother with details. Just write it as you would imagine any major city to be. I don't want anyone put off by it, because I'd love to see everyone's efforts.

Have Fun!

The Writer's Corner / THE WIZENGAMOT CHALLENGE

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 10:44:30 PM »

THE WIZENGAMOT CHALLENGE

This is set after the impending war mentioned in OotP (try to make it after graduation, but that’s your preference). The Ministry of Magic is having something along the lines of a military tribunal or inquisition. People are brought before the Wizengamot and charged with crimes like treason, political assassination, insubordination, etc. things like that that happened in the war.

The Accused: Severus or Hermione must be charged with a serious war crime (preferably one from the examples above). They can be dead or alive.

The Testimony: The other character (whomever of the two you chose NOT to be accused) will be called to give testimony for the prosecution or defense (for or against the accused), but they must end up defending the one accused.

The Quotes: As many of these quotes as possible must show up somewhere in the fanfic. Preferably the Severus or Hermione as the one testifying, but if you feel the quotes would be better elsewhere in your fic by all means be creative.
“Because he/she was with me.”
“I told him/her it was a bad idea.”
“He/She lied to me…he/she lied to everyone.”
“He/She always eats chocolate after insert activity here.”

Other Accounts
At least two of the following must be called to give testimony (for or against the accused) as well:
Harry Potter
Ron Weasley
Rubeus Hagrid
Remus Lupin
Narcissa Malfoy
Draco Malfoy
Molly Weasley
Notes
Try to keep the story centered on the trial. One shots or chapters are all good. This challenge has been extended and will be closed November 27th (my birthday).

Happy quills!

The Writer's Corner / With This Ring

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 10:02:14 PM »

“With This Ring…” Challenge

The Basic Idea:

Severus is giving someone a ring. Could be Hermione, could be someone else; could be as a wedding proposal, could be some random gift. Unfortunately, it’s a wild, wild world, and things are never as they seem. So naturally, the ring is cursed, or spelled at the very least, and this spell/curse is tied to an event that took place in the past. The events happening around them reflect the event that occurred before – they are not SENT back to the event, but, say, if the ring was originally given by a jealous suitor to the girl he wants to marry, Severus might become the jealous suitor and Hermione the girl he wants to marry and Harry and/or Ron the competition, etc. etc. Severus, Hermione, Harry, Ron & Co. are all involved in this – as is, if it’s someone other than Hermione, the recipient of this ring. And in the end, obviously, Hermione and Severus end up together.

The Requirements:
The completion of the phrase, “With this ring…” in the last chapter/epilogue/end. The traditional completion is, “With this ring, I thee wed…” but obviously, you can do whatever you want.
Hermione and Severus are together at the end…obviously.
Hermione is of legal age – UK or US it doesn’t matter, via Time Turner or natural aging, doesn’t matter either. Just legal age.

Suggestions:
Take this opportunity to explore either Snape’s past (his family history) or a famous legend (that is, the past event that the ring is tied to) in Wizarding history.

Random Notes to Think About:
Although the events around our main characters change to reflect the past event; for example, if the event took place on a pirate ship, the characters do not necessarily have to start inserting pirate expressions (such as, “Arr!”) into their speech. Although it might be pretty funny if Severus suddenly burst out into pirate-speak in the middle of a Potions lecture.

Challenge-y Stuff:
Challenge closes on 4 January 2004, when the first chapter must be posted.

The Writer's Corner / With Friends Like These

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 09:27:43 PM »

"With Friends Like These"
WIKTT Challenge by LorenaSnape

Premise:

With most all relationships, there are adjustments to make as we learn to accept the friends of those we love (I know this first hand, in learning to accept my husband's friends, and them accepting me). Many SS/HG fics have dealt with Severus accepting Hermione's friends, Harry and Ron, and how they may (or may not) accept him. But what about Snape's friends? So many fics portray him as a brooding loner when in fact it is very possible that he may indeed have close friends.
True, we do see in Order of the Phoenix that he was lonely, hurt and tormented, and those scenes didn't show any friends to stick up for him. However I'd like to allow for growth and change over the years, and would hope that he acquired a friend somewhere along the line...
And yes, he may be a cruel sarcastic bastard to the Gryffindors, but those are students - he may be very different with his equals, colleagues and friends. Then again, maybe his friends happen to *like* cruel sarcastic bastards? (grin)
While there are many SS/HG fics that do show him being friends with his colleagues, few actually focus on those friendships, how they came to be, and what part those friendships play upon Severus & Hermione's relationship.

Challenge:

So, the point of this challenge is to prominently feature a friend of Severus.

Please include answers (as many as you can anyway) to the following questions:

How did Sev and this person become friends? How do they view Hermione, and how does she view them? Do they get along with each other? Does Severus' friend approve of his relationship with Hermione? Why or why not? How does Sev's friendship with this person affect his relationship with Hermione, and how does his being with Hermione affect his relationship with his friend?

Guidelines:

1. Can be a one-shot, or a multi-chapter fic, with a *maximum* of 10,000 words or 7 chapters, whichever comes first. Deadline is March 15th, 2004. If posting multiple chapters, the first chapter must be posted by March 15th. Humor, drama, action - your choice, and any rating (G thru NC17) is fine.

2. The featured friend can *Not* be Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, or Lucius Malfoy. These characters are frequently used as Sev's friends, and it would be nice to see someone different in this role. This doesn't mean that they can't be his friends in this fic, but simply that they are not the *focus* of it. If feel you 'must' use one of these characters, then please present an unusual or unexpected dynamic to their friendship - something new.

3. If adhering to rule #2, and you choose to use an existing character in the books, then it is preferred that you use a minor or 'under-used' character (example: Sinistra, Vector, Shaklebolt, Jones, etc). This way we can have a new view of this person, and see your perspective on what he/she might be like. Of course you are also free to use a better known character (like Filch, Flitwick, Dung Fletcher, Hagrid, etc), or create an original character if you wish.

4. The Severus/Hermione relationship can be either platonic or romantic, but they must be involved enough for it to come to the attention of this friend. Time period can be anytime after Hermione's 5th year. I prefer that they do not have sex unless Hermione is of legal age (though the desire for such is ok). Even though the SS/HG 'ship is technically AU anyway, please try to keep them "In Character".

Bonus points for the following:

Use of the phrase "With friends like these, who needs enemies?"
Use of the phrase "Et Tu ________?" (insert character)
A secret about Severus is revealed - either his friend tells Hermione, or Hermione tells the friend. Be creative.
Severus, or another teacher, asks an academic question to which Hermione does not know the answer.
Crookshanks, Mrs. Norris, or some other unlikely animal endears himself (or herself) to Severus.
Hermione has a surprise for Severus, and he turns the tables and surprises her.
Much to Sev's chagrin, Harry and Ron get along well with his friend. Perhaps too well?? (evil grin)
Liberal use of humor, Sev's wit, and Hermione's common sense.

Well, that's all I have. If you have any questions, please feel free to write me. Good luck!

~ Lorena Snape

P.S. About the deadline: Of course, late entries will also be welcomed. I myself often get inspiration for fics by reading through past challenges. Just place it (or preferably a link to it) in the challenge folder, which will then be listed under "completed challenges", and let us know. Thanks!

The Writer's Corner / White Rabbit

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 09:21:46 PM »

I am starting this challenge, because of my interset in Fics where a potion changes things in the world of Harry Potter.

"One pill makes you 'larger'."
"And one pill makes you small."
"But the ones that(hermione/snape/or draco) Make you do the smuttiest things of all"

The rules are as follows.

1 . Snape/ and /or Hermione accidently ingests or is exposed to a love potion.
2. SAID POTION WEARS OFF AND OUR CHARACTERS FIND THEMSELVES 'IN FLAGRANTE'
3.THEN IT IS UP TO YOU HOW THIS LITTLE SCENARIO ENDS.

The Writer's Corner / We have lift off

« Last post by Admin on June 03, 2020, 09:04:59 PM »

We have lift off
By Andrian

Justin Fletch Finchley went to NASA space camp over the summer. Returning to Hogwarts for the start of his seventh year, Dumbledore is interested in his adventure. Finding it totally fascinating, he announces that a project for the seventh year transfiguration class will be to design a space capsule complete with space simulation.

The story line of course will be that our esteemed couple, Hermione and Severus are accidentally trapped in the capsule.

Rules
They must be trapped for at least 24 hours. However much longer is up to you.
They cannot use magic.
Whether this a simulation ride or a real blast off into outer space is up to you.
One of the following lines must be included:

"Houston, we have a problem."
"The cow jumped over the moon."
"Space, the final frontier."
"What were you expecting, little green men from mars?"

Bonus for using all of the planets.

Ending date July 31, 2003. This gives people like me time to write after classes end.

The Writer's Corner / The Warrior Queen

« Last post by Admin on June 02, 2020, 12:56:45 AM »

The Warrior Queen Challenge

Nox_Noctis_Anima

Created: 04-01-07

Finishes: 04-02-18

Okay here boys and girls is what this challenge is about.

Plot: Hermione and Severus have already been together, but in some battle either a battle after the last Voldie battle or the last Voldie battle Severus is killed or so Hermione thinks. For some reason which I will leave up to your imagination if you get stuck make someone feed him the Draft of the Living Dead, pick your own reason when Hermione turns up at his side he appears dead. Hermione gets pissed and goddamned upset so she chases after the bad guy that ‘killed’ Severus Lucius, Lestrange, Macnair, etc. I’m not fussed as long as it isn’t Voldie and the person is reasonably intelligent or at least cunning. She tries to duel him or her but he or she beats her and escapes. Hermione vows that she will not return to Hogwarts or have any communication with her friends or family until she has destroyed the man/woman that took Severus from her. She immediately apparates away to somewhere of your choice and is not seen again. A few years later somewhere between 4 and 10 years please. Past that is to long and before that is to short she appears back at Hogwarts, Severus is still teaching and is either attached or not, it is up to you. She has come back because she has killed the man/woman who ‘killed’ Severus. Either she had trained in Asia or with people who had trained there; she learnt all sorts of martial arts and much new magic. She has changed and now is a battle queen who has a new dress style, carries weapons all the time and is cold and nasty, just like Severus. She of course is pretty surprised to find Severus alive as is he to find her alive. But she also brings news of a new Dark Lord/Lady rising, this is a Dark Lord/Lady who is much worse than Voldie ever was. The two must work together to defeat the new dark lord. Pick a reason why they can’t get back together at least right away. Pick a matchmaker to get them back together Dumbledore, Remus, Harry, etc. It doesn’t matter if it works.

Requirements:

· I want a happy ending, so no killing off Hermione or Severus.

· The person who dies at the end of the 5th book isn’t dead. Either ignore the fact that they died or just invent a way to bring them back.

· Some Monty Python somewhere, optional.

Must haves:

· Hermione must be the one making most of the snarky comments.

· Ron and Harry must not have known about the relationship between Hermione and Severus.

· Ron must fall/have fallen for Hermione and tries to claim her when she returns.

· A red dress.

· A cool name for the Dark Lord/Lady.

· The Dark Lord/Lady is not one of the old Death Eaters.

The phrases at least 3:

· Without darkness, there cannot be light.

· I had a great time, but this wasn't it.

· There are only two things, which are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not completely sure about the universe.

· ______ is a wonderful thing when one does not have to earn one’s living at it.

· If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.

· Don’t want people to be agreeable, it saves me the trouble of liking them.

· Do you know what Top Secret means? ... Yeah, it's the kind of mission where you get medals, but they send them to your relatives.

· God gave you a brain. Why are you not using it?!

· Fear is a good thing; it means you're paying attention.

· Normal is a relative term

· Love belongs to desire. And desire is always cruel.

· Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

· There are four kinds of homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable and praiseworthy.

· If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance.

Rating: I don’t really mind but I wound prefer it not to be below PG-13.

Length: Anything from one-shot to novel length, but if it is multiple chaptered you only have to post the first chapter by the deadline.

Genre: Please not too much angst, though humour and parody are welcome.

Miscellaneous: Other pairings I don’t mind. Slash or Het you may pick you can have other HG or SS pairing but I would like them to get back together.

Time Limit: 6 weeks so this challenge ends on the 18th of February 2004.

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