diff --git a/calibre-plugin/plugin-defaults.ini b/calibre-plugin/plugin-defaults.ini
index a0c7e54e..5a11d8cc 100644
--- a/calibre-plugin/plugin-defaults.ini
+++ b/calibre-plugin/plugin-defaults.ini
@@ -2039,6 +2039,7 @@ reader_posts_per_page:30
 
 [harrypotterfanfiction.com]
 use_basic_cache:true
+slow_down_sleep_time:1
 extra_valid_entries:reviews,era
 
 ## Site dedicated to these categories/characters/ships
diff --git a/fanficfare/defaults.ini b/fanficfare/defaults.ini
index 4e5e1667..fb83240f 100644
--- a/fanficfare/defaults.ini
+++ b/fanficfare/defaults.ini
@@ -2061,6 +2061,7 @@ reader_posts_per_page:30
 
 [harrypotterfanfiction.com]
 use_basic_cache:true
+slow_down_sleep_time:1
 extra_valid_entries:reviews,era
 
 ## Site dedicated to these categories/characters/ships