Archive of Our Own ^beta

Hey, Upper East Side,

Scandal Snitch here, your one and only source into the indiscretions of our favourite witches and wizards. We know exactly what’s going on inside andoutside of the bedroom, and we’ll give you the inside scoop.

As for who I am,
That’s one secret I'm happy to tell.

XOXO
sarahsempra

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.

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!

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

Q: Can I submit artwork?
A: Please do!! We would love to see it.

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 January 1 on AO3 and close on March 31.
- 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 entries must include infidelity.
-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 or Twitter on the fest page or sarahsempra's page.
-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.