"The Aurors" signup closes tomorrow

[swan_tower]

Tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. EST, I think, though to be honest it actually closes whenever I get around to editing the settings, so it'll probably be some time after that. Anyway, you have another thirty hours or so to sign up.

Don't remember what I'm talking about? Here's the blurb:

Are you fan of cop dramas on TV? Is Mad-Eye Moody one of your favorite Harry Potter characters? Ever wish the series had chucked Quidditch in favor of more Defense Against the Dark Arts?

Then you would like The Aurors, the TV show that, alas, never existed. Except here, in fanfic form! This is a prompt meme inspired by that fan "trailer," for readers and writers who would love to see a grittier, more adult Harry Potter, focused on the men and women (and possibly some non-humans, too) who defend both the wizarding and Muggle worlds against evil magic.

You have until January 8th to write your story, so don't worry if Yuletide or other holiday obligations are breathing down your neck. And if you need an AO3 invite, just let me know; I have several.

Comments

[moonandserpent.livejournal.com]

This A) reminds me of my favourite HP Fanfic: http://www.dracoandginny.com/viewstory.php?sid=2545 B) reminds me of the Precinct 13 pilot that Once Upon A Time got picked up instead of.

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

I don't think I heard about Precinct 13. What is it?

(Though I really shouldn't ask, since it sounds like I'll just be sad it didn't get picked up.)

[moonandserpent.livejournal.com]

Sorry, it was 17th Precinct. Jamie Bamber, James Callis and Tricia Helfer as cops who deal with Magic cases - several of them being sorcerers themselves. From Ron Moore of BSG fame.

(And it didn't compete with Once... I had been misinformed.)

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

Yeah, now I'm sad we won't be getting that.

[moonandserpent.livejournal.com]

This prompt kinda makes me wish I knew more HP.

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

Honestly, not sure how much you even need to know. Set the story in the United States, handwave everything as being a matter of cultural difference -- all you really need is to call them witches and wizards and give them wands, and make up some bad Latin. <g>

[queen-bellatrix.livejournal.com]

Hi:

Several of the prompts for this look absolutely phenomenal, and I would so very much appreciate an invite code so I could sign up, if you still have any?

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

What address would you like it sent to?

[queen-bellatrix.livejournal.com]

liamskitten@gmail.com, please?
Thanks!

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

Sent!

[queen-bellatrix.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much; the account's created, and I'll be heading over to sign up soon!

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

I'll probably close down signups in about four hours, just FYI.

[queen-bellatrix.livejournal.com]

I hit the button to claim a prompt, and it's in my claims list; is there anything else I need to do for actual prompt claiming, rather than prompt submission, before they close?

[swan-tower.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think you can go on claiming prompts after signups close; all I'm shutting down is the ability to add new prompts to the list. But regardless, no, you're set for now. All you have to do is write the story before January 8th!

ETA: aaaaaaand it's just been pointed out to me that it did not somehow magically become December 8th between this morning and now. So I am not shutting anything down just yet.

If you'll pardon me, I need to go find my brain.