Snape's (un)fair grading

[quigonginger]

No: HPFGUIDX 75076

I don't know if this helps or not, but the question has been brought 
up in this thread as to whether or not OWLS count or only grades or 
both and, if it is only OWLS, why is Snape giving out grades. (That 
has to be my worst example of sentance structure in my life)

It was also questioned whether Snape and/or Harry knew this.

I remembered reading something and have finally found it. US edition 
p. 509:  "I have awarded you the grades you would have received if 
you presented this work in your OWL"  "This should give you a 
realistic idea of what to expect in your examination."  Both quotes 
are from Snape.  (same paragraph, some snipping)

True, this only reflects the homework portion of the class, but it 
does show why he is giving grades.  I'm sure there was something said 
about only OWLS counting.  I am still looking, and will let you know 
if I find anything.

As to whether Snape's picking on Harry is fair or not:  As my little 
Godson said to Annikin as we watched SWII, "Life's not fair, so grow 
up and deal with it."  One of his mother's favourite expressions.  
And he was only six.

Take care all, Ginger