Through this dream, Harry goes to the Ministry. It is while Harry, tired after endlessly re-hashing the arrest of Hagrid that had occurred during the Astronomy final, is trying to complete his History of Magic exam that he faints and has the dream of Sirius being tortured in the Ministry by Voldemort. Potions students to continue to N.E.W.T.-level with at least an 'Exceeds Expectations'. However, Harry still manages to get into N.E.W.T.-level Potions since Professor Slughorn allows post-O.W.L. While Harry does achieve an 'Acceptable' in Astronomy and an 'Exceeds Expectations' each in Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Herbology, and Care of Magical Creatures, as well as an 'Outstanding' in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Professor Snape's requirement that he achieve an 'Outstanding' for NEWT-level Potions studies seems to prevent his becoming an Auror. He has achieved a 'Poor' in Divination as it is his weakest subject and a 'Dreadful' in History of Magic since he fainted mid-way during the examination, rendering him unable to finish his paper. When Harry receives his results, he discovers that he has passed everything, except Divination and History of Magic. Professor McGonagall suggests Harry's subjects should include Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Potions, and Charms. grades of at least an 'Exceeds Expectations' in at least five subjects. In particular, Harry, asked to consider a career, is most intrigued by the idea of being an Auror, a career for which he must achieve N.E.W.T. It is for this reason that Harry's meeting with Professor McGonagall concerning choice of careers occurs before the O.W.L. exams affect the witch or wizard's career choices. In particular, Professor Snape requires that students who wish to proceed to N.E.W.T.-level study of Potions must achieve an 'Outstanding', while Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick require at least an 'Exceeds Expectations' or higher.Īs the results of the OWL exams determine which courses can be taken at the N.E.W.T. Most teachers seem to demand at least an E, while some demand an O and others allow students with an A, the lowest passing grade, to proceed. Each teacher demands a minimum grade for further study of his or her subject at NEWT level. The grades achieved in O.W.L.s are very important for the next stages of a young wizard or witch's education. In the same book, Harry, viewing one of Professor Snape's memories, sees the Marauders ( Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, and his own father) at the end of their Defence Against the Dark Arts OWL. It is the Twins who describe the various grade levels, saying that they should have received E in every course, as their just showing up for the exam had exceeded the expectations of the Hogwarts teachers. In their discussion, they are joined by Fred and George, who sat their OWLs two years earlier. Harry, Ron, and Hermione discuss between themselves what OWL standards mean. In the first few classes at the start of the term, a number of teachers announce that they will be grading to OWL standards. They are described as “a small group of ancient-looking witches and wizards”. The examiners are not Hogwarts professors, but a group of independent examiners referred to as Wizarding Examinations Authority, apparently somehow under the aegis of the Ministry of Magic. OWLs are graded using the following system: None of the Trio are taking Muggle Studies, so we do not know when that exam occurs but as it, like Divination, Ancient Runes, and History of Magic, likely only has a theory part, the exam could take place on the Thursday afternoon, following History of Magic, or on the Friday following Ancient Runes. Hermione also had to sit her Arithmancy exam Wednesday afternoon, when Harry and Ron had Divination. Thursday afternoon was the History of Magic exam. Wednesday we see Astronomy theory in the morning, Divination in the afternoon, then the Astronomy practical exam was that night at midnight. The following week is Potions on Monday, then Care of Magical Creatures on Tuesday. On the Friday, Hermione sits Ancient Runes, while Harry and Ron have the day off. In Harry's fifth year, when he takes OWLs, Harry sits Charms on the first day, then Transfiguration, Herbology, and Defence Against the Dark Arts. Special anti-cheating quills and parchment are used for the written parts of the exam. Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level.Īpparently, OWLs extend over two weeks, with exams morning and afternoon generally theory in the morning, practice in the afternoon.
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