Harry Potter Grand Contest

Just as a reminder, I am still accepting apps to take over here.

The app isn't really an application, guys, just a questionnaire to make sure I give it to someone who will keep this place alive. Don't feel pressured by an "application."

Find it here.

I would love to see even a couple more people tell me what they think so I can make a decision.

Jenna.

This has been a long time coming, I know, and I hate that it's been in the middle of a round. I really do. But my life right now is unpredictable and full of too many other things that I cannot afford to spend my time here. It was one of those things that at the first of the year it looked like things were going to be smooth sailing and I've been struggling to stay afloat ever since.

That being said, I would like to hand it over to someone who I would consider trustworthy and has an interest is seeing this all the way out. Just because I have other priorities at the moment does not mean I want to see this die.

That being said, I will be screening the comments to this post and anyone wishing to fill out an application to take my spot, please fill it out. Feel free to apply as co-mods. This does not have to be a single person application.

Again, I didn't want to do this, which is why it took me so long to actually do it. I will be more than glad to talk to you about what I have planned and even give you some help, but right now, I have to think about my life and what's more important. As fun as running icontests are, they are not what is most important, and I'm sure you all understand that.

Jenna

Here is the application:
<b>Nickname (what you go by):</b> <b>When did you join?</b> <b>How many other icontests do you currently run?</b> <b>If none, have you ever had experience running an icontest?</b> <b>What drew you to this particular community?</b> <b>Why do you want to replace me as mod?</b> <b>Would you be more comfortable with a co-mod or do you work better alone?</b> <b>Do you have an interest in at least seeing <lj user="hp_grand_test"> to the end of this round?</b>

Hey guys.

So I've been thoroughly swamped, and the last thing I've wanted to do in my spare time is post voting on an LJ community. I'm sure you can all understand that feeling.

With that said, I'm going home in two weeks, and I'm expecting to have smooth sailing, at least I really hope that I do, for those couple of months that I'm home. If I don't, I will let you know.

So hang in there another couple of weeks, and we'll get it done. I'm sorry, guys. Really sorry.

Jenna.

I think I'm giving up on banners, sadly. Things get posted faster

RAVENCLAW GIRLS
( DUE: 3/10/08; 0 Entries )

Honorably Discharged: starrylites and utkari02
Disqualified: nutmeg_05, i_we_you, ibelonginnaria

Sorry I've slowed down, guys. I hope you'll forgive me. Once my grad school app is in, I'll be fine, I hope.

( voting this way! )

Grad School apps + midterms + conferences + homework = bad

I will be extending Challenge 5 and 6 an extra week. Here's your "midweek" reminder for Challenge 5.

Black List:
01. starrylites 1 skip left
02. nutmeg_05 0 skips left
12. pierhias 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 0 skips left
16. superheroine 2 skips left
19. navi_glow 1 skip left
23. ibelonginnarnia 0 skips left
25. catielou 1 skip left
27. mrgentlemanman 1 skip left
28. magicalmal 2 skips left
33. whiteroseofdark 2 skips left
34. sari1490 1 skip left

You now have until this next MONDAY, February 25th.

Challenge 4!

Banners for Challenge 3 winners:

superheroine
sweethermione21
peirhias
malibu_xo_rain
mrgentlemanman

( Congrats!! )

Again, banner eventually.

DRACO MALFOY
( DUE: 3/3/08; 7 Entries )

Don't worry, I'll make a banner eventually.

GINNY WEASLEY
( DUE: 2/18/08; 0 Entries )

I know these are a little early, but I hope you'll forgive me. If I don't do them now, they'll never get done.

1st Place (tie):

by superheroine
earning 5 points

and


by sweethermione21
earning 5 points

2nd Place:

by pierhias
earning 3 points

3rd Place:

by malibu_xo_rain
earning 2 points

Mod's Choice:

by mrgentlemanman
earning 1 point

nutmeg_05, it's your week to make banners!!

Great stuff this week guys! I'll get some new challenges asap. If it takes me a little longer than I expect, either give us a week off or extend it a little bit. I hope that's all right.

Honorably Discharged: theoriginaldork, sunflower_pixie
Disqualified: peace_bloom, so_severus

( this way! )

Okay, guys, you've got until tonight at 10pm EST to get your entries in!!

Black list:
01. starrylites 1 skip left
02. nutmeg_05 1 skip left
05. theoriginaldork 0 skips left
07. cutintostars 1 skip left
09. sunflower_pixie 0 skips left
11. kimmyblair 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 0 skips left
17. facelikepanic 1 skip left
20. peace_bloom 0 skips left
22. katebert 2 skips left
23. ibelonginnarnia 1 skip left
29. so_severus 0 skips left

What a day, omg.

Black list:
01. starrylites 1 skip left
02. nutmeg_05 1 skip left
05. theoriginaldork 0 skips left
07. cutintostars 1 skip left
09. sunflower_pixie 0 skips left
11. kimmyblair 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 0 skips left
17. facelikepanic 1 skip left
20. peace_bloom 0 skips left
22. katebert 2 skips left
23. ibelonginnarnia 1 skip left
25. catielou 1 skip left
29. so_severus 0 skips left
31. sweethermione21 1 skip left
35. malibu_xo_rain 1 skip left

You have until FRIDAY!

here are the banners for challenge 2! congrats to everyone who won!

( snape, snape, severus snape. )

enjoy everyone!

Late late late late late. Sorry, guys.

1st Place:

kasiopeia
earning 5 points

2nd Place:

whiteroseofdark
earning 3 points

3rd Place:

malibu_xo_rain
earning 2 points

Mod's Choice:

willowcanne
earning 1 point

Congrats to all!

cutintostars, I do believe it is your banner week :D

EDIT: Because I got nasty sick on Saturday and have been moving sluggish ever since, I'm going to extend Challenge 3 another week to NEXT Friday. I got sick, I kinda disappeared, I don't want any of you to suffer for it.. Here's the black list as it currently stands:

01. starrylites 1 skip left
02. nutmeg_05 1 skip left
03. kasiopeia 2 skips left
05. theoriginaldork 0 skips left
06. carmineador 1 skip left (resubmission)
07. cutintostars 1 skip left
09. sunflower_pixie 0 skips left
11. kimmyblair 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 0 skips left
14. willowcanne 2 skips left
15. utkari02 1 skip left
17. facelikepanic 1 skip left
19. navi_glow 1 skip left
20. peace_bloom 0 skips left
22. katebert 2 skips left
23. ibelonginnarnia 1 skip left
25. catielou 1 skip left
27. mrgentlemanman 1 skip left
28. magicalmal 2 skips left
29. so_severus 0 skips left
31. sweethermione21 1 skip left
32. theonlysong 1 skip left
35. malibu_xo_rain 1 skip left

( Round 2 - Challenge 1 Banners are under the cut! ^_^ )

( this way! )

Hey, black list, you've got approx. 11 hours to get your icons in!

02. nutmeg_05 2 skips left
05. theoriginaldork 1 skip left
07. cutintostars 2 skips left
09. sunflower_pixie 1 skip left
11. kimmyblair 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 1 skip left
15. utkari02 2 skips left
17. facelikepanic 2 skips left
19. navi_glow 2 skips left
20. peace_bloom 1 skip left
23. ibelonginnarnia 2 skips left
25. catielou 2 skips left
27. mrgentlemanman 2 skips left
29. so_severus 1 skip left
34. sari1490 2 skips left

This week's black list currently looks as follows:

01. starrylites 2 skips left
02. nutmeg_05 2 skips left
05. theoriginaldork 1 skip left
07. cutintostars 2 skips left
09. sunflower_pixie 1 skip left
11. kimmyblair 2 skips left
12. pierhias 2 skips left
13. i_we_you 1 skip left
15. utkari02 2 skips left
17. facelikepanic 2 skips left
19. navi_glow 2 skips left
20. peace_bloom 1 skip left
22. katebert 2 skips left
23. ibelonginnarnia 2 skips left
25. catielou 2 skips left
27. mrgentlemanman 2 skips left
28. magicalmal 2 skips left
29. so_severus 1 skip left
30. katiegsr 2 skips left
31. sweethermione21 2 skips left
32. theonlysong 2 skips left
34. sari1490 2 skips left
35. malibu_xo_rain 1 skip left

If you are on said list, I have either not received an icon or you have not already told me you would like to use a skip.

CHALLENGE 2

Icons are due by Friday evening 10 pm EST!