Archive of Our Own

Welcome to the D.I.L.F. Fest. A fest for all of our favorite Harry Potter Daddies. Open to all creators.

Q: Is this fest 18+?
A: Yes. This fest features explicit themes and is only open to creators that are 18+.

Q: Is this open to any Harry Potter fandom pairing?
A: Yes! Any pairing you wish. All that is asked is that the theme resolves around a D.I.L.F.

Q: Can multiple people claim one prompt?
A: You can but we would love for all prompts to be used before duplicates.

Q: Can I claim more than one prompt?
A: Yes

Q: Is there a word minimum?
A: No less than 500 words, but there is no word limit.

Q: Are WIPs allowed?
A: Yes, but the first three chapters must be submitted by the submission deadline.

Q: Am I required to use an alpha/beta for written submissions?
A: It's not a requirement but it is encouraged.

Q: How do I sign up?
A: Claim a prompt through the fest page and fill out the Google Form. If you decide to change your prompt, you will need to fill out the form again.

Q: Are submissions anonymous?
A: All works will be anonymous until the time all works have been posted. Once revealed, the author/artist’s name will appear on their work.

Q: When can I start submitting my work(s)
A: After the fest has been opened for claiming.

Q: Are Dead Doves allowed?
A: Yes, Dead Doves are allowed as long as they are properly tagged. If your submission is not properly tagged, a moderator will reach out about changing it. Failure to do so may result in your work being removed from the challenge.

Prompts & Claiming:
- Prompt claiming will open July 23 on AO3 and close on September 23
- After you claim a prompt, please ensure to also complete the Google Form.. If
you decide to change your prompt after you submit the form, you will have to submit again.

General Rules:
-All entries must be in the Harry Potter fandom
-All claims must have an associated Google form entry.
-Claims and forms must be submitted by the time sign-ups close.
-Please make sure all works are original and have never been posted before.
-If an extension is needed please do not hesitate to reach out via Instagram, tiktok, email
-Word count minimum is 500 words. There is no word limit.
-Any pairing is allowed but must be tagged accordingly.
-You may choose as many prompts as you want, but your first submission must be completed before moving onto the next. To fulfill a claim, upload your work under the My Claims tab and submit your work to the Collection.
-There are no limits to the number of claims on a single prompt but we do encourage all prompts be considered first.

Content & Tagging Guidelines:
- Works must be properly rated and tagged. Please do not use the option "Choose Not to Use Archive Warnings".
- Please tag all works by the AO3 Guidelines. Please be mindful of any trigger/content warnings that are applicable.
- Improperly tagged works may be removed from the collection.