Fifth Years

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 133966

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "slgazit" <slgazit at s...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Melissa" <Meliss9900 at a...> 
wrote:
> 
> > Yes the current 5th years did take their OWLS.  I do not have the 
exact 
> > chapter but its near the end of the book. I want to say right 
before 
> > DD's funeral.

Salit:
> Yes, I don't remember the exact quote, but it is mentioned that 
Harry
> had to limit his outings with Ginny as she was preparing for her 
OWL's.
> 
> I can't imagine Hogwarts not opening though - I mean can you picture
> Hermione not taking her NEWT's? :-)

Geoff:
In fact, I don't think they did - or not during the currency of the 
book...

'But Ron's tolerance was not to be tested much as they moved into 
June, for Harry and Ginny's time together was becoming increasingly 
restricted. Ginny's O.W.L.s were approaching and she was therefore 
forced to revise for hours into the night.'

(HBP "The Seer Overheard" p.501 UK edition)

'All lessons were suspended, all examinations postponed. Some 
students were hurried away from Hogwarts by their parents over the 
next couple of days - '

(HBP "The White Tomb" p.590 UK edition)