British culture viewed through the Potterverse

[Majinbaka]

No: HPFGUIDX 58513

> So if I understand you correctly, British kids may wind up 
> out of school and out in the job market when they finish their 
> O.W.L.'s (well, the real equivalent), at age 16 or so?  Yikes, so 
> young!  Thanks for the info!
> 
> Lynda

>From one who took the RL Australian version of that move (I didn't go 
back for HSC - A-Level equivilent) I think the Wizarding World would 
encourage students to stay through to the end of their NEWTs. Quiting 
at the earlier stage means a lot less job prospects plus I think 
advanced magic such as apparation would not be covered until 7th year.

-Hyperbole. Majin Baka Gryffindor.