Help! Understanding the O.W.L.s

[wisteria053]

No: HPFGUIDX 102894

~Maitresse <ciceronian at h...> wrote:

Bill and Percy both received twelve O.W.L.s, I assumed Hermione
would be on par with Bill and Percy but as to my calculations she 
is only taking ten classes so how would you get twelve O.W.L.s 
from that?

Betsy:

Hi.  I guess that some classes counts for two O.W.L.S. because 
they include a theory and a practical exams.

SNIP

Assuming we are talking about the British equivalent of O levels
or GCSEs, I do know my husband has 13 O levels (I'm from the 
States) and I'm sure my son - still asleep so can't check - is
taking one subject described as a "double" and worth two GSCEs.
So maybe the harder courses like "Double Potions" are worth two
OWLs.  

"wisteria053"