[HPforGrownups] Re: All the possible OWLS

[Amy]

No: HPFGUIDX 125790


> Hannah Wrote:  

I should add that there is much debate over exactly how 
> anyone gets 12 OWLs when even Hermione isn't taking all of the above 
> subjects, and nearly had a nervous breakdown when she tried.  There 
> are various suggestions, including separate OWLs for practical and 
> theory papers, or double OWLs for higher grades (both of which 
> explanations I personally disagree with).
> 

I have often asked myself this same question.  I mean if anyone is
going to get 12 OWLs it will be Hermione.

I like your idea that maybe there are different types of OWLs within
each subject.  I truly believe that this would make the most since and
would simulate our own educational testing.  However, another theory I
have is that you don't have to take a class to take the OWL on it. 
Meaning that Hermione can still take the Divination OWL even though
she dropped the class.  Only the truly dedicated witch\wizard would
even attempt to go for 12 OWLs and those that do are probably talented
enough to get it.  Some of the OWLs such as History of Magic,
Mugglestudies, and even Divination could technically be achieved by
reading books instead of taking the class.

Amy