CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 31, O.W.L.s

[Juli]

No: HPFGUIDX 117965


(Most of the post by JP snipped)

> 7. Do practical and written exams each count as an
> OWLS?
> 
JP:
> No, I dont believe that the written and practical
> exams each count as an OWL. I think that the exams
> has a certain percentage to the total amount of
> points needed to achieve an A, EE or an O grade. I
> think that the percentage is 50 - 50 : 50% for
> written exam and 50% for practical exam. The points
> acquired in both exams are then averaged and the
> result will determine the OWL grade. That is why I
> think that Harry will get his Auror subject next
> school year. (see question no. 3)


But then how could someone get 12 OWLs? I'm talking
about Barty Crouch Jr and Bill Weasley, they both got
12 OWLs, and we know you can't have so many classes,
even Hermione couldn't handle more than 8 classes in
PoA, so how could anyone take 12?

Juli