Understanding OWLs : Note: OWLs without NEWTS

[meltowne]

No: HPFGUIDX 104227

> Reason being is that Snape is EXTREMELY hard on his students.  So, 
I 
> am guessing that they are above average for their level as compared 
> to other Wizarding Schools.  Even if they don't get Outstandings in 
> his class by Snapes own grading standard, there is a possibility 
> they could get an Outstanding on their OWL.

Umbridge even mentioned that his class was ahead of where they they 
should be - suggesting that they should all do well on the exams.  It 
seems that the exams were less stressful for most of them than Snapes 
classes, so they should do better than they would in class.  The 
whole point of their education is to be able to do these things under 
stress!  As Harry tells Umbridge - what good is the theory of magical 
defenses if you can't perform any of the spells when you're under 
attack?