Coming to Clementine’s Barn this summer. We’re celebrating Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs in an anonymous fest where we guess the authors.
But this time, there’s a twist: You can unlock clues to the authors by solving riddles/ciphers in Ravenclaw Tower
You’ll also be competing for House points by doing optional tasks, like leaving comments. Whichever House earns the most points wins Helga’s Cup
Fics due: July 15th 2026, 15:00 UTC-4
Guessing starts: July 17th 2026, 15:00 UTC-4
Guesses due: July 24th 2026, 15:00 UTC-4
Reveal ceremony: July 25th 2026, 15:00 UTC-4
Ssh, don’t reveal which fic is yours
(Unless its a mindgame )
Guessing: Read all the fics, then guess who wrote what. Peek at authors’ past works, and visit the Ravenclaw Tower to unlock clues (more on that below).
Teamwork: Each author will write one fic on their own. But you’ll be sorted into Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, so you can work together to guess the other House’s fics (if you desire).
Earn House points: You’ll rack up points by leaving comments and other optional tasks.
If you’re a diehard Puff or Raven, you can indicate that on the Submission Form. Otherwise you’ll be randomly sorted.
You must be a member of the discord server. To join use this link and open a ticket.
Submit your fic to the AO3 collection.
Then fill out this Submission Form. We will ask about your hint and an optional puzzle (see Ravenclaw Tower below)
Ensure your fic is fully tagged with AO3 warnings and triggers. Please use this List of Common Triggers (Spreadsheet) for reference.
A clue to each author lies behind the door. Solve their puzzle to reveal a hint.
Hint: Each author will submit one hint about the fic they wrote. Example:
This is the first time I wrote this character
My fic references an animal, literally or metaphorically
Puzzle: You can also submit one puzzle. It can be as easy or difficult as you like. It could be an image, a riddle, a cipher, a question, anything! Example:
What has 10 legs and no eyes?
In which chapter does Luna Lovegood appear?
(You are allowed to sprinkle hints inside your fic for more mindgames.)
If you dont feel like submitting a puzzle, you can inform the hosts and we'll provide a prepared one on your behalf. No worries!
Theme: Ravenclaw/Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff characters
Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff common rooms
Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff mascots (eagle, badger)
The founders (Rowena, Helga)
The founder’s items (diadem, cup)
The Ravenclaw motto (Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure
The Hufflepuff motto (True and unafraid of toil)
Don’t be afraid to play. We love creative interpretations!
Wordcount: 300 – 2,000 words (Please don’t go over/under by more than 20 words)
Language: English, mostly. (You can sprinkle some words in other languages, but a monolingual English speaker should be able to read your fic)
Crossovers: Crossovers are allowed, as long as the setting and the PoV character is from the Harry Potter universe.
AI: It’s more fun for us to read what you came up with on your own! So please do not submit prose generated by AI. (For example, copy-pasting lines from ChatGPT; or using Grammarly to rewrite, expand, rephrase, or adjust the tone of your sentences.) Spellcheck is fine.
