Hi there friends, it's me, Katie_slytherin, here to bring you the latest news! As usual, I've gotten some HEX spotlights lined up for you, so I hope you're ready for them! Buckle up and hold onto your butts because there is a lot of news this month!
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Project Ink is up and running! What is Project Ink, you ask? It is the number one writing competition on HEX, where talented users write their hearts out anonymously and battle their way to the top. Over eighty hopeful writers applied, but only twenty-five were chosen to compete in this gruelling contest. Each contestant was given a secret identity via a pseudonym based on the Greek alphabet. They are now competing in several rounds with different themes and guidelines to be followed. Each round, a handful of contestants are eliminated leading up to the finals. There are prizes, activities, and incentives to look forward to, along with the thrill of the competition itself for both contestants and audience members. So what are you waiting for? Head on over to the fanfiction forum to catch up on the latest Project Ink updates and mingle amongst the fans! And hey, for all you know, your best friend could be competing!
FORUM SPOTLIGHT
With SOUP's theme being the Slug Club this month, it only seems appropriate to shine the forum spotlight on the Clubs Forum! The Clubs Forum is one of the many HINT forums. Each month, they feature a club (maybe yours could next) and host club vs club activities, solo activities, and discussions! It's a great place to go if you're looking to get more involved on HEX and meet new friends.
THREAD SPOTLIGHT
Of course, we have to shine the spotlight on the Slug Club Chat Thread today! Located in our house forum, the Serpent's Nest, this thread is the perfect place to mingle with newbies and oldies alike! I also heard a rumour that official Slytherin characters like to stop by for visits *wink* *wink*!
USER SPOTLIGHT This month the spotlight is on Alanna Delacour! Mandi is one of our current prefects this term. She's been on HEX for over sixteen years! Her favourite colours are mauve, black, and forest green, she enjoys reading Tom Riddle and Draco fanfictions, likes Marvel, and loves the season of autumn. She's a big fan of the Slytherin forums, so you'll probably see her there buzzing around!
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT The man, the myth, the legend himself- Mister Horace Eugene Flaccus Slughorn! Did you know that Old Sluggy, the Slytherin Potions Master, is a Taurus? And he shares his birthday with famous Muggle Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott! Professor Slughorn is a grey character, some people think he is a great representation of Slytherin, while others don't like him. What are your thoughts on Slughorn???
ITEM SPOTLIGHT Our item of the month is the Slug Club Invitation! This rarity four item is your ticket into Professor Slughorn's exclusive club! Go track that item down!
HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHT Believe it or not, July is a hopping month for holidays! On July 1st, our Canadian friends will be celebrating Canada Day. On July 4th, our U.S. friends will celebrate Independence Day. On July 14th, our French friends have Bastille Day. We will all be celebrating July 16th- world snake day! Woooo, Slytherin pride! July 30th is International Day of Friendship! Did you know that there's a superstition that July is an unlucky month for weddings?
QUOTE SPOTLIGHT "I once had a fish... Francis. He was very dear to me. One afternoon, I came downstairs and... it vanished. Poof." -Horace Slughorn, HBP
Until I reemerge from my cave again, this is goodbye from your favourite socktastically pureblooded Slytherin!
- Katie_slytherin