Dropping out (was re: Ultimate and Last Bragging Rights)

[Bruce Alan Wilson]

No: HPFGUIDX 171288

"Dropping Out" isn't exactly the right term. Harry has passed his 
OWLs, which is a perfectly respectable qualification. If he did 
not choose to go on for the NEWTS, it would be more like someone 
who finished an Associates who decided not to go for a Bachelors 
than a 'dropout.'

I think he will return to Hogwarts, but not as a NEWTS student, 
rather as a 'special'. Hermione and Ron will be NEWTS candidates, 
but Harry will be taking private lessons with the various teachers 
in specialized skills he needs for the Horcrux Hunt.

Bruce Alan Wilson

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