O vs E in Potions. Again. (was:Re: Bathroom Scene - A Different Perspective.)

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> >>colebiancardi:
> > everyone who was sitting in Slughorn's 
> > 6th year Potions classroom got "O"'s 
> > with the exception of Ron & Harry.

> >>Eggplant: 
> Then "O" is a more common grade than "E",and something is SERIOUSLY 
> wrong!

Betsy Hp:
No, no, it's just your counting. <g>  The Potions class has a small 
representation from the various Houses.  Not a majority.  
Therefore, "O" is less common than "E".

> >>colebiancardi:
> > We know they got "E"'s. Only Ron & Harry 
> > needed loaner books

> >>Eggplant:
> Draco's family has money to burn and aren't afraid to pull stings, 
> I'm sure they could get the wizard equivalent of Federal Express   
> ship a brand spanking new potions book from Flourish and Blots to   
> Hogwarts overnight.

Betsy Hp:
Prove it.  Seriously.  You're asking me to just accept that this 
massive manuvering went on in the background, show me some canon.

> >>Eggplant:
> And from the evidence of the preceding 5 books nothing would even   
> hint that Draco could ever get a lofty grade like an "O" in        
> potions, not in his wildest dreams. Even a "E" would be pushing the
> envelope for Draco.  

Betsy Hp:
If you're so sure, than I'm confident you have canon to back your 
claim. I'd love for you to share it. <g>

Betsy Hp