Understanding OWLs : Note: OWLs without NEWTS

[mcmaxslb]

No: HPFGUIDX 102860

fauntine wrote:
> I think it is VERY possible 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 Snape's 
own grading standard, there is a possibility they could get an 
Outstanding on their OWL. >>>


Harry's problems with Potions don't come from the actual work but from 
Snape's treatment of him. In OotP, Harry is surprised that the test 
was not as hard as he feared and even Neville was more relaxed than 
in class.  So it's possible that Harry got an 'Outstanding' and even 
if he doesn't he will be in Snape's N.E.W.T class so JKR can keep 
that interaction. But like at the end of OotP I don't think Harry is 
going to take the harassment lying down anymore.                

McMax