OOP: Harry's OWL results - Portions

[melclaros]

No: HPFGUIDX 63019

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "errolowl" <errolowl at y...> 
wrote:
  
> 
> Does Harry have what it takes for an "O"? He did pretty well
> on his exam, even to his pessimistic way of thinking concerning 
> potions. What fun if he gets an O – just to rub it in Snapes
> face! Snape would then save face, taking credit for `remedial
> portions'. 
> 
> Well, It was probably worth an E at least. Let's say he gets an
> "E". Snape might have to grudgingly take him in if only to
> provide continued cover for occlumency lessons. 


If what we heard Umbridge <ugh> say is anything to go by then most of 
the class should get "A"s and "E"s including Harry. Notice how little 
is said about the classes where he DOES manage to turn in a complete 
potion? He does it once in this book that we hear about, but he only 
has, what 4/5 classes in the whole year that we hear about. 
Umbridge says: "the class seems fairly advanced for their level" 
(p363 US) and even though Snape snarks on and on about thier dismal 
homework you know he's holding them to HIS standards and we got a 
glimpse of that on HIS exam paper. 
HE is not grading the O.W.L.
I wouldn't be surprised, in that case to see Harry squeak out an E. 
It would be a cheap plot device but it *could* happen. I would be 
SHOCKED and probably quite angry if they slip him an "O". He DOES 
screw up a LOT and it is USUALLY because he's minding someone else's 
business and not doing what he's supposed to be doing.


Melpomene, who only wants to see someone get an O because she really 
wants to see an Advanced Potions lesson...one Snape CARES about!