The Year of the Prefect (was Re: Speculative analysis on the trio as prefects)

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No: HPFGUIDX 27707

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Cindy C." <cynthiaanncoe at h...> wrote:
> Can I ask a background question?  I thought prefects are in their 
> 6th year.  Isn't Cedric a sixth-year prefect (I recall he was a 5th 
> year in PoA)?  Are we entirely sure that someone in Harry's year 
> will be a prefect?

No, Percy is made a prefect during his fifth year at Hogwarts (which 
is the year of PS/SS).  So prefects are chosen during their fifth 
year, as far as we know.  Head Boy and Girl, incidentally, are chosen 
from the seventh years.

-Luke

P.S. If you are looking for the e-sweat, it's right here: -->  <--  
Unfortunately it dried rapidly and is no longer visible, which is why 
I added the handy arrows to indicate its presence.  I keep my 
promises.

P.P.S. If you are wondering what on earth that postscript is in 
reference to, see message 27344.