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Scrivenshaft Challenge Cycle I – May 2005 : "Devious Scheme"

Our inaugural challenge cycle was announced within 2 weeks of the start of the TGB movement, and was met with enthusiasm and excitement.

Cycle Dates: 24 April 2005 - 31 May 2005
Entries Submitted: 5
Winners Announced: 3 July 2005

The Prompt

7th year MWPP era. Early morning, 3am. Four wizards/witches, a devious scheme, and a Floo journey one grate too far.

The following quote shall be present in your story: "I knew he liked ten-pin bowling, but this..."
The oath of silence in regards to the heretofore hush-hush incident with the Kneazle in the bathtub shall be breeched.
Pranking shall not be regarded as a devious scheme.
Paintings shall have opinions.
Peeves shall be a willing participant.
Time shall run in a proper forward motion at all times.
James shall not appear in this scene.

Extra credit if:
- there are ghostly guest stars
- the Sorting Hat is involved
- family members put up a fight
- events transpire away from Hogwarts

Restrictions
- 3000 words (recommended maximum) [ Stories above 5000 words will not be considered.]
- R rating allowed, but discouraged. Nothing above an R rating, please.
- Should be in line with OOTP-canon

The Award-Winners

Because there were only five entries submitted for this cycle, one entry was determined the “Best Overall Entry.”

Best Overall Entry: "My Terrible Secret" by twinsuns

Why We Loved It: This author took the assignment to a different place, with a darker twist that had us wonderfully engaged. The story included everything we expected to see and some things we were secretly hoping would show up. It's a plausible episode, with characters of depth and grim reality, and we found it absolutely delightful.

The Challenge Entries

"My Terrible Secret" by twinsuns
"Of Socks and Gramaphones" by Purplepeplos
"It's Only A Wrong Turn" by Stewa
"Unexpectedly Hazardous Intentions" by clyanadriane
"Firewhiskey and Floo Powder" by Soleil_Luna

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