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Xiph0's Challenge #1

Discussion in 'Challenges' started by Xiph0, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. Xiph0

    Xiph0 Yoda Admin

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    Xiph0's Challenge #1:

    Summary: To write a believable fic within which Harry properly utilizes the DA for influence or intelligence purposes (such as bribery, spying, tracking, stalking or whatever). The actual parameters of sides/conclusion can be determined by the author.

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    - Harry must use the already set up DA organization to his benefit for the war with Voldemort, and must use them in either a fighting, intelligence, or influence capacity. Preferably a combination.

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    Okay, I have to explain this one a bit. There's a scene in HBP (the movie) where the Harry/Hermione/Ron follow Draco and his mom through Knockturn, twisting around corners and such, and everytime I see it I can't help but think of how awesome it would be if at any point Harry had put together an MI5-like team just to follow and snoop on the Death Eaters.

    However, I also like the idea of him using the traditional purebloods in the DA to manipulate like Lucius does for Voldemort (be it through Neville or Susan or anyone). You don't have to go over the top with titles and such, just lobbying Susan's grandma through her would be believable and doable.

    Normally I'd write ideas like this myself, but I have commitment problems and tend to drop fics, which is a shame because the ideas themselves are - in my opinion - epic and deserving of being spun into epics. So if any of you would like to take it and run with it, I would be extremely excited to see what you came up with.
     
  2. Rym

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    When I read that, I couldn't help but imagine Harry sending Cho on a mission to seduce someone for information.

    But in all seriousness, you're right. The idea does have a lot of merit - could be a cool little fic.
     
  3. Perspicacity

    Perspicacity Destroyer of Worlds ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    So you want a more serious version of nonjon's DA Missions series (where the DA functions as an intelligence and wet-ops organization controlled by Harry)?
     
  4. MattSilver

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    The first thing that came to my mind was nonjon's DA Mission ficlets, but I do believe the idea can still maintain some merit. If inspiration strikes, I may give it a go myself...

    EDIT: Perspicacity beat me to the nonjon thing.
     
  5. Xiph0

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    Pretty much, yeah. I want him to use what he's set up instead of it just fading off. Harry really matures in HBP/DH but he never takes command, and in fanfic rarely does so realistically.
     
  6. Tehan

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    The challenge made me think of those university secret societies you hear about every now and then, like Skull and Bones at Yale. After everyone's grown up, Harry could pull some serious strings just by calling in favours with ex-DA members.
     
  7. Perspicacity

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    I wrote a story once where Slytherin alumni maintained a social network similar to this, which served as a clearinghouse for information exchange. It makes sense, given the nature of the house, and is the kind of thing Harry could do initiate with his DA.
     
  8. Memory King

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    Could be epic, as long as Harry isn't Lord Potter-Black-Gryffindor, doesn't have multiple seats on the Wizengamot, can't do Wandless magic, and if all those before-mentioned things don't exist at all.
     
  9. Xiph0

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    Exactly, only shit's a bit more real considering the very-real war for existence going on.
     
  10. turtle7

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    And soon it shall evolve to something similar to Voldemort's death eaters, except with lemon drops as their slogo rather than the unfashionable "Dark Mark"
     
  11. Xantam

    Xantam Denarii Host

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    So uh bro, you seem pretty adamant about getting your post count up by necro-posting old threads and adding nothing useful. I think my entire new posts page is full of topics bumped by you. Tone it down. You're not gonna get respect for adding useless bullshit to a dead thread.
     
  12. Lion

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    I can't wait till you get banned for this shit.
     
  13. Rhys

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    It's like a spork, except with a logo and and a slogan, together in one retarded tattoo!
     
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