an 8th year???

[va32h]

No: HPFGUIDX 174914

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, literature_Caro > I think the 
one >who finishes off LV doesn't need NEWTs to enter the
> Aurors and I believe that neither does one who helps finishing him
> off by destroying a horcrux. Hermione already has mastered NEWT
> standard in fifth grade will have gotten a leg up by somebody or 
just
> done the tests or so.
> Did JKR say something about it? I haven't read the transcripts of
> interviews etc. so far.

va32h;

But Harry didn't defeat Voldemort with any NEWT-level magic. He used 
Expelliarmus and a combination of unique magical properties that 
existed only between himself and Voldemort.

It's not as if Auror-Harry is conveniently going to have a bit of the 
soul of every other Dark Wizard he happens to hunt floating around in 
his head.

Ron didn't use any NEWT level magic either, although I suppose he 
could cut an imposing figure patrolling Diagon Alley while swinging 
the Gryffindor sword. 

Both young men were very brave and resourceful, but neither of them 
exhibited the abilities of say....Snape and McGonnagal in their 
duel.  

Maybe Fudge would have let a couple of teenagers with more reputation 
than training be in charge of the most important department in the 
Ministry, but I doubt someone as intelligent and level headed as 
Kingsley Shacklebolt is supposed to be would do so. 

And frankly, I don't care anymore what JKR says about anything. We 
have the entire series now upon which to base our interpretations, 
and if there is sufficient evidence for one conclusion or another, 
whatever the author happens to make up off the top of her head in an 
interview doesn't overrid that. IMO of course. 

va32h