OOP: Harry's OWL marks, good enough for an Auror?

[mongo62aa]

No: HPFGUIDX 66881

Jim wrote:

To all,

My very first post, so I'll try to be brief.

How did Potter score on his OWL's?  It sounds like he needs NEWT's 
in Transfig, Charms, Potions, DADA and one other subject to be an 
Auror.  Exceeds Expectations (E's) will get him into all of the 
subjects except Potions, where Snape wants an Outstanding for a NEWT 
in Potions.  Did Harry do well enough on the Potions Exam to meet 
Snape's NEWT requirements?  JKR gave us a lot of information in OOP 
about careers, OWLS and NEWTS for some reason, but it looks like 
Snape is holding all of the keys to Harry's future.

It really stinks that Harry is such a natural in DADA, yet may come 
up short at the very start because of a personality difference. 
Maybe the only job Potter can qualify for is Professor of DADA at 
Hogwarts?

Thanks, looking forward to your comments,

Jim

Me (Bill):

It does sound from the text that Harry will not get an 'O' in 
Potions.  However, I have a feeling that Dumbledore and McGonnagall 
will be able to...persuade...Snape to allow Harry into his NEWTS 
Potions class, even with an 'E' or even an 'A'.  Imagine how he gets 
treated then!  Snape would be FURIOUS.  Sounds good to me!

Bill