O.W.L.s and how they're calculated

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 89870

"Ali" wrote:
> 
> > I am still unsure how Barty Crouch Junior could have got 12 O.W.L.s, 
> > and a possible explanation is awarding 2 grades per subject. But, 
> > then 12 O.W.L.s would not be such a terrific achievement:
<snip>
> > 
> Christy's thoughts:
> 
> It seems to me that Barty's 12 is possible, and it does seem to make
> some sense, with the 2 OWL system.  
> 
> We know that all the students take DADA, Charms, Transfiguration,
> History of Magic, Astronomy, Potions and Herbology. If you add up
> these possible OWLS (counting 2 where there is a practical and written
> exam) you get 12 OWLS all students would take. <snip>

Carol:
Just a note that has nothing to do with calculating the O.W.L.S. Barty
Jr. isn't the only one to get twelve O.W.L.s. Bill and Percy Weasley
did, too. It seems like the highest possible score--certainly the
highest we've heard mentioned, and Bill and Percy were both Head Boys,
probably at least in part because of those impressive O.W.L.scores.Of
course, Hermione will probably prove me wrong and get thirteen. . . .

Carol