HP Rare Pairs

Join us in the bookclub channel of the rp server as we indulge in more Morally Grey goodness

Host: AlihotsyTotsy

Fic: The Night We Met by GardenAtTwilight

In town from Romania for Draco and Hermione’s wedding, Charlie meets Pansy at the rehearsal dinner. Maybe Hermione should have waited until the wedding to introduce them...

Tags: A/B/O, rated E, F/M (Pansy Parkinson/Charlie Weasley)

🌇 city dwellers' ennui 🌃 by nan

Nan talks about and describes her comp as below (in a very poetic way, I might add!)

I was in love with the city, the way you love the first person who ever touches you and never love quite that way again.

Joan Didion’s deeply personal essay *Goodbye to All That* (1967) was both a love letter and a bittersweet farewell to New York, where she lived for eight years while working at Vogue. There are two things Didion made very clear in her essay: one, that she was very young when she moved there from Sacramento; and two, perhaps because of that, New York never felt like a real place to her. To Didion, the city was a mirage, of which memories would come back “in hallucinatory flashes” even after she’d left the city and returned to the West Coast. It hangs on to her, the way smoke clings to your hair after exiting the bar - a faintest wisp and you’re transported right back in.

I suppose I’ve always been fascinated by the city. Not just New York, but the idea of the city itself: that fabled place where the lights burn all night long, where nobody is ever who they tell you they are, and where dreams, tinged by youthful ardour, seem like they might actually come true.

This comp is thus an invitation to explore the urban landscape around you, and leave a record of what it feels like to be young in the city with the whole world at your fingertips. Tell us about your ghosts, how you still see them on the subway window staring right back at you as the train pierces through the dark tunnel. Tell us about the cawing of crows in the early morning, and how sunlight streams in through the slit between polyester curtains as you wake in a stranger’s bed. Tell us how the city whispers to you, in bright neons and shady alleyways, in remnants of the past buried among the high-rise of the future, promises of something better if you would just wait this one out. (You know it wouldn’t; but you’re too in love to care.)

Well then, good morning, good night. It’s another day in the city.

Rules

1. Must be a member of the HP Rare Pairs Discord server.

2. Prompt claims are first-come, first-served. One prompt claim per person, one person per prompt.

3. The maximum word count is 2000 words; there is no minimum word count. Your work must be a complete, standalone piece. No WIPs or multi-chapters allowed.

4. Crossovers are not allowed. Muggle AUs are encouraged; however, please try to keep certain character traits consistent with canon (i.e. it wouldn’t make sense for Draco Malfoy to come from a working class family).

5. Please tag your work appropriately and use archive warnings. Also, please check rule #9 for notes on explicit sexual content.

6. The use of generative AI is forbidden.

7. This comp is anonymous. Do not share your work anywhere before reveals.

8. Use of an alpha/beta reader is permitted as long as they are not participating in the challenge.

9. For this comp, explicit sexual content is allowed as long as it is **not the main focus of the story.** You may include graphic depictions of sexual acts as long as it serves the plot of the story in some way, but not write a full on smut fic.

For any further questions, **please send nan a DM as she will not be able to check the channel very often. **

Timeline (BST)

🌇 Claiming Opens & Writing Begins: 19th May at 11:00

🏙️ Submission Due & Fic Reveals: 28th May at 13:00

🌆 Voting Due & Author Reveals: 1st June at 13:00

🌃 Awards: 1st June at 15:00

Awards

🌇 Best Narrative

🌇 Best Setting

🏙️ Best Characters

🏙️ Best Use of Prompt

🌃 Overall Favorite

🌃 Nan’s Favorite

Other details

Join the hp rare pair server for the link to prompt, to claim and interact with other participants.

What is a flash comp?

A host (a volunteered member of the hp rare pairs discord server) picks a theme, and members write for that theme (for the fun, and also a chance to win an award -- usually with a pretty graphic to take home!).

Hosted by @jadedandconfusedao3 (all details and graphics provided by host 🎉)

Introduction

This fest is quite frankly ridiculous but I think it will be a LOT of fun and that’s really what we’re here for isn’t it. The fest focuses around having at least two of the same character present. The prompts describe how there comes to be two of a person, what happens from there is up to you.

FAQ

**Does it have to be selfcest?**

No. You can interpret your prompt however you like. The only requirement is that there needs to be two of a person in your fic.

**Do I have to use the exact words from the prompt in my fic?**

Nope. The prompts are there to inspire you not restrict creative freedom.

Schedule

All dates and times are displayed in GMT

🤞 **Claims open:** 7 April at 13:00

🤞 **Submissions due:** 16 April at 13:00

🤞 **Fics revealed:** 16 April at 14:00

🤞 **Votes due:** 20 April at 01:00

🤞 **Author reveals:** 21 April at 00:00

🤞 **Awards:** 21 April at 13:00

Rules

🫶 Must be a member of the HP Rare Pairs Discord server.

🫶 One claim per person, one person per prompt.

🫶 No underage fics for this round. Anything else goes, including dead dove but you must tag your work appropriately and extensively.

🫶 All writers must read and vote to be eligible for awards.

🫶 Works must be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 2,000.

🫶 Works may not be crossovers. AUs OK.

🫶 Do not show your work anywhere before author reveals.

🫶 The use of a beta and an alpha is authorized, provided they are not participating.

🫶 Use of generative AI (ChatGPT, etc.) to create your work is forbidden.

🫶 All works must not feature a common pairing as per the HP rarepears common ships list: Dramione, Drarry, Hinny, Jily, Snarry, Wolfstar, Ronmione, Harmony, Snamione, Harrymort/Tomarry, Jegulus

🫶 Please note that poly ships featuring these pairings are allowed.

Awards

😱 **OUCH!** (Scariest Fic)

🍆 **OH GOD YES!** (Sexiest Fic)

🤣 **THAT TICKLES** (Funniest Fic)

😱 **DOES THAT GO IN THERE?** (Most Fucked Up Fic)

🧠 **INVENTIVE** (Best use of Prompt)

💖 **MORE! PLEASE!** (Overall Favourite)

✨ **DO IT AGAIN** (Jade's Favourite)

Prompt List

🫢 Polyjuice

🫢 Time turner

🫢 Clone

🫢 Gemino charm

🫢 Mirror of Erised

🫢 Horcrux

🫢 Android

🫢 Alternate Reality

🫢 Changeling

🫢 Transfiguration

🫢 Dreams

🫢 Doll

🫢 Doppelganger/Look alike

🫢 Evil twin

🫢 Magical splitting

🫢 Illusion spell

🫢 Life size cardboard cut out

🫢 Magical statue

🫢 Magical portrait

🫢 Amputated limb grows into another you

Other details

Join the server for the prompt claiming and collection link.

An interactive way to show support for our server authors and artists through the HP Rare Pairs Discord, running April 1st-April 30th.

Hosted by @lumosatnight and @mischiefmandied

📖 ABOUT 📖

The second annual Comment Bingo has arrived! **Comment Bingo** is an interactive event to lift our server’s rare pair creators. Authors & Artists can submit up to two (2) of their works that feature a rare HP ship. Then, readers will be given a bingo card as a guide to leave comments.

🍐 SCHEDULE 🍐

Collection Opens: April 1, 2025

Bingo Begins: April 2, 2025

Collection Closes: April 15, 2025

Bingo Ends: April 30, 2025

📖 RULES 📖

* Must be a member of the HP Rare Pairs Discord.

* Authors/Artists/Podficers are permitted to submit up to two (2) works to the collection

* All creators who submit a work to the collection must participate. (We support each other)

* Do not submit a work you submitted last year.

* Word count: 20,000 max.

* Open to all rare ships or gen works.

* All content is welcome, but you must tag your work appropriately.

* One (1) work can only mark off one (1) square.

* No AI-generated works allowed.

* All works must be submitted through AO3.

* No critical comments are allowed. All comments must be positive and uplifting.

* Don’t like; Don’t read. Ship and Let Ship. YKINMYATO

* Please leave a 💐 emoji in your comments to help with stats.

🍐 COLLECTION 🍐

Join the server for the collection name and link to the list of fics included in the comment bingo.

COMMENT BINGO FAQ

Q: Am I only able to submit new or recent works?

A: Nope! Whether you wrote it an hour or 20 years ago, it can be submitted. Just please double-check your tagging.

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Q: Is dead-dove/taboo content allowed to be submitted?

A: Yes! It just HAS to be tagged properly.

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Q: Are submissions vetted?

A: We will be doing some skims through but it will mostly be an honor thing. Just know, the mods will be participating. If you’re in doubt, ask a mod. (Mandi loves tagging)

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Q: Podfics allowed?

A: Yes, podfics are allowed! They just have to follow the existing guidelines to submit & properly credit the original work (if there is one).

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Q: My main pairing is a rare pair, but I have a side/past pairing that is a common pair. Is that allowed?

A: Yes. As long as the primary focus is on the rare pair!

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Q: Are WIPs allowed? Can they be updated during the duration of the bingo?

A: Yes! WIPS are allowed and encouraged! They can be updated throughout the bingo. We just ask that they stay under the 20,000 words through April 30, 2025.

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Q: OC’s allowed?

A: Yes!

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Q: IRL Celebrities?

A: No.

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Q: Is there a minimum word count?

A: No minimum- only a maximum of 20,000.

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Q: Is there a maximum number of comments the fic can have at the start?

A: No, although, this is a great opportunity to submit your rare pair works that haven’t received as much love.

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Q: If I’ve already read a work and left a comment, could I reread it, leave a new comment, and use it for one of my squares?

A: Yes, however, we encourage you to first try to read fics/pairings you’ve never read before.

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Q: Can you clarify the ‘one work can only fill one square’ rule?

A: Absolutely! For example: If a work I leave a comment on could fulfill multiple categories. (T rating, golden trio era & pull a quote that made me blush), I can only use that work to mark off one square (golden trio era).

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Q: How late do we have to submit?

A: The collection closes for submissions on April 15th.

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Q: Do I have to submit to participate in the bingo?

A: Everyone is welcome to participate in the bingo, regardless if you submit or not. However, if you submit, you are required to participate. We all support each other.

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Q: How do I submit?

A: If you edit your selected work on AO3, there is an option to “Add to Collection.” You can copy and paste the collection name (HPRP_Comment_Bingo_2025) into that space and submit the work. If you have any issues or problems, please ping Mandi or Lani.

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Q: Where/when will we receive our bingo cards? Are they individual?

A: Bingo cards will be posted in the vommebt bingo channel on 4/2/2025. There will be 2 general bingo cards that readers can choose from (an NSFW and a SFW).

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Q: How will we be showing/proving that we’ve marked off a bingo square?

A: It will mostly be an honor system. Everyone in this server is an adult and we expect people to act as such. This meant to be fun and supportive. You can use the squares to share what works you’ve commented on! And we highly encourage you to share your progress.

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Q: I have a question/concern and would prefer to ask it privately. Could I DM you?

A: Yes. Mandi and Lani are open to receiving DM’s and we will do our best to answer as soon as possible. Just please be patient.

Cards

This week, flags_fiend his hosting discussions for another rare pairs crack fic.

Join the server for a group read along for

Title: Don't knock Knockturn

Summary: Life is returning to a new normal after the war. Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes is thriving, and Diagon Alley is pretty much back to its old glory after a huge effort to repair and rebuild. Knockturn Alley was never that glorious, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a dump. Ron wouldn’t think twice about it, but it keeps invading his workplace.

Ship: Dron

Rating: M

Fic:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34131979/chapters/84920176

For a scudule, flags says: It's 7 chapters, so I'll try to pop up every day or so with a question or two based on reading a chapter a day.

Don't forget to leave kudos and comments for the fic (and gain another tick on your punch card for discord vanity roles 🎉).

Book club is back in full swing and we've started off with a very interesting read this week with:

Fic: Behind Every Great Man… Is a Very Angry Hermione Granger

Author: ottersholdinghands

Summary: It’s Hermione Granger versus the Bechdel test. Who do you expect to win?

Book club host: AlihotsyTotsy

This month's theme: crack fic

Join us on the discussions on Discord.

Don't forget to leave your comments and kudos on the works (frequent flyers roles up for grabs when you fill your punch card).

Klari and AlihotsyTotsy have been hosting a ZODIAC themed flash comp over on the RP discord server. Go to the AO3 collection to read 13 rare pair fics. Featuring:

Draco Malfoy/Fred Weasley/George Weasley

Luna Lovegood & Garrick Ollivander

Neville Longbottom/Draco Malfoy

Millicent Bulstrode & Moaning Myrtle

Charlie Weasley & Dragons - Relationship

Luna Lovegood/Ginny Weasley

Fleur Delacour/Nymphadora Tonks

Dudley Dursley & Scorpius Malfoy; Dudley Dursley/Draco Malfoy

Horace Slughorn/Original Character(s)

Hermione Granger/Blaise Zabini

Remus Lupin/Severus Snape

Kevin Entwhistle/Morag MacDougal

Ryn says...

This round's theme is all about that sexual tension.

We're talking UST, we're talking coitus interruptus, flirtation without satisfaction, explosive chemistry with no bang.

Inspired by a tumblr post riffing off R.S. Benedict's quote:

"Everyone is beautiful but nobody is horny."

Which is from an essay on the desexulization of the exceedingly beautiful characters in modern visual media.

I can no longer find the tumblr post, but they were disecting the prevalance of characters within modern romance books having sex but aren't particularly sexually charged, not like the bodice rippers of the past.

All of the prompts are old bodice ripper books. Get your inspo from the incredible art, the fun titles, and/or the summary.

Do note that all of these books are hetero as they are all from a period which queer romance wasn't published like it is now.

(By golly do I wish modern queer books did cover art like these tho but that's a diverted topic lol) Anyways, don't feel constrained by the sexuality of the source material.

Timeline

10-March: claims open

20-March: works due

22-Match: votes due

23-March: authors and awards reveals

The all important Rules

Must be a member of the HP Rare Pairs Discord server

One claim per person, one person per prompt

All writers must read and vote, guessing optional

You don't have to write to participate in the reading/voting

Word count: 300 to 2,000 words

No AI-generated work

Open to rare pairs and gen fics

No SEX or satisfaction, only wants and desires

Awards

Strangled-O's (Most Frustrating)

Hot and Heady (Made Me Ship It - kudos Elise, loved this award idea)

Begging and Pleading (Most Requested... "Sequel")

The Hard Package (Best Title and/or Summary)

Stiff Peaks (Favorite Innuendo, Double Entendre, Pun, Metaphor/Simile)

Effervescent Ache (Overall Favorite)

Flushed Giggles (Ryn's Favorite)

Loud and Proud (Best Commenter picked by Ryn)

Don't worry about making long ass, deep comments. We're celebrating genuine enthusiasm and love for each other.

Prompt Link and other information

This week, KitKat is hosting the rare pairs book club and we're reading In for a Galleon by silver_fish

[Harry/Hermione/Ron, 12.6k words, M]

It starts out innocently enough. At first, it’s just rumours. A few under-the-table bets.

And then someone puts up the list: Harry Potter’s Next Girlfriend Boyfriend? Partner. And to make matters worse, his best friends are at the top of it. Figures. He really can’t have just one simple year, can he?

Join the server to join on on discussions. Remember to comment for another stamp on the book club frequent flyer card ✨️

Round three of Harry Potter Rare Pairs Spring Flash comps is hosted by server member Elise Astoria and its all about Percy Percy Percy!

About the Rules:

Must be a member of the HP Rare Pairs Discord server

This is strictly a ship comp so platonic/gen relationships are not allowed this time around

I am also banning full out smut (you are free to imply or do a fade to black kind of thing though!) Each prompt includes a Bingo card and a ship restriction that you are required to follow in addition to of course Percy being included in the ship Polyam is more then welcome so long as at least one of them fit the ship restriction You are only required to do one bingo of three in a row/column/diagonal You are free to try to blackout but the boards were not intentionally made to do so All prompts are extremely open to interpretation and i would love to hear your reasonings for anything you choose (Easy example- Is Chamber of Secrets meaning actually including THE Chamber of Secrets or is it meta and just takes place in Percy’s sixth year? The answer is yes) Each Bingo Card can be claimed up to 6 times with a max overall of 20 Minimum WC: None

Max: 2000

Intrigued?? See timeliness below for when claiming opens and all other important dates and times (GMT):

Claims open: 24/02 at 15:00 Submissions due/fic reveals: 05/03 at 20:00 Votes due: 08/03 at 20:00 Authors reveals: 08/03 at 21:00 Awards: 09/03 at 20:00

The bingo prompt cards

🔷 Dealer’s Diamond🔷

Spin the Wheel and see which of these 12 characters you should ship Percy with! (you can spin as many times as you want i just thought it would be fun to include a wheel)

🍀Classical Clover🍀

Ship Percy With someone Older than Bill

♠️ Spellbinding Spade♠️

Ship Percy with someone who’s rarely ever paired with him. (a ship that has less than 20 fics total)

💝 Healing Heart💝

Ship Percy with someone Ron’s age or younger

Have questions? Interested? Join the server for more details and chat with the host and other participants!

The Flower Fest flash comp hosted by flags_fiend is revealed. Fest your eyes on a bouquet of wonderful ficlets here.

The Votes Are In

Vibrant Vase Award

for best capturing of vibes goes to hydrangea days for the beautiful capturing of the relationship between Luna and her father in remembering and forgetting.

Precious Petals Award

for best use of flower goes to Peony with the use of prosperity in both Cho's venture and love life (and the clever link to Star Trek).

Charming Cascade Award

for best characterisation goes to Say Yes by for showing the start to Andromeda and Ted's relationship. Andromeda is certainly a strong, confident and beautiful woman.

Perfect Posy Award

for best drabble goes to cornflower blue by for the tragic beauty of Harry watching his love stolen away.

Bountiful Bouquet Award

for overall favourite is hydrangea days

Beautiful Bloom Award

for host's favourite is Too Young to die. Flags writes, "I loved how you linked being too young to die across two scenes, capturing Peter's self-preservation tinged with guilt."

Thank you so much to flags for hosting, for the beautiful graphics and thoughful summaries for all award winners.

Amazing work to all participants and congratulations to the award winners! 🏆

Server member Schmem_14 is hosting this week's rare pair book club!

Theme: Enemies to Lovers/Friends to Lovers

Fic: The Seduction of Arthur Weasley by server member Farbautidottir ✨️

[Lucius Malfoy/Arthur Weasley, M]

CW: Infidelity, Canon Compliant, Sexual Content, Book 2: COS

Summary: After Lucius Malfoy goads Arthur Weasley into a brawl at Flourish and Blotts, both men find themselves stuck on their mutual memory of the night they spent together in 1967, before the Wizarding War began. But Lucius wants more than just a memory.

Why Schmem_14 chose this fic:

One of the things I enjoy about this fic is the way characters make choices that don’t always make them strictly good or bad. Who is truly corrupt, and how much are good intentions worth? Is Arthur as righteous as he thinks, or is Lucius redeemable to some respect? And above all, is the relationship doomed, or could it be sustainable?

✨Comments are strongly encouraged, especially if you want your weekly stamp for the frequent flyer book club role!

✨Join the server to join the group read and discussions ✨️

✒️Schedule✒️

Sun, Feb 16 - Chapter 1

Mon, Feb 17 - Chapter 2

Tues, Feb 18 - Chapter 3

Wed, Feb 19 - Chapter 4

Thurs, Feb 20 - Chapter 5

Fri, Feb 21 - Chapter 6-7

Sat, Feb 22 - Wrap up and final thoughts!

Fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18263402/chapters/43217879