Understanding OWLs : Note: OWLs without NEWTS

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No: HPFGUIDX 102833

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <asian_lovr2 at y...> 
wrote:
> Asian_lovr2:
> 
> Sorry for this short post, but I wanted to add a note to what I had
> previously written about OWLs.
> 
> It is possible to get an OWL in say Potions, and not be eligible 
for
> NEWT level potions. It only takes an 'Acceptable' grade to get an 
OWL
> but it takes an 'Outstanding' to get into NEWT level Potions. 
> 
> So, Harry my get an OWL in Potions. By his own estimation, he 
doesn't
> think he did well, but feels he at least managed a Passing grade. 
Most
> of us suspect he did better than he thinks, but certainly didn't 
make
> the 'Outstanding' grade.
> 
> Just a note.
> 
> Steve/asian_lovr2


I think it is VERY possibly Harry got an Outstanding in his Potions 
OWL - along with several unsuspecting candidates.

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.