Harry Potter and the Year of Life

By MiSt

Chapter 6: The Beginning of the Surprises

Harry quickly went to open his letter. He couldn't believe it. It was his O.W.L. results!

Quickly opening it, he realized that he was in fact extremely scared and nervous. After all, if he didn't do very well in his O.W.L.'s, he wouldn't have a chance of being an Auror!

He slowly opened it, holding his breath, as he unfolded it. He decided to read the lines one by one so that his eyes wouldn't wander off… he didn't want to read too much bad stuff at the same time…

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the following N.E.W.T.'s Courses:

Potions

Transfiguration

Herbology

Charms

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Care of the Magical Creatures

Harry was shocked. He couldn't believe it! He must have done pretty good in those classes! He read the next few lines:

We are also pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the following non-N.E.W.T.'s Courses:

History of Magic

Divination

Astronomy

Harry gaped. He didn't fail history of magic?! Or Divination? He thought he was horrible! Especially Astronomy, where he barely paid any attention at all to those stupid constellations!

His heart swelled, but he calmed down, for he knew that he wouldn't be able to take any bad news at such a high adrenaline rate.

We are also pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the following optional N.E.W.T. Courses:

Wandless Magic

Elemental Magic

Healing Magic

Light & Dark Magic

Tele Magic

Harry was shocked, particularly at the fourth line- he didn't know Hogwarts taught dark magic! But, he thought disgustedly, it was probably most likely Snape who did…

Unfortunately, you have not been accepted into any of the optional Non-N.E.W.T. courses, as you already have been accepted for the five optional N.E.W.T. courses.

Harry laughed. It was surprising to see Hogwarts taking the time to say something like this, when they could have just left a blank for that spot.

You may choose up to 10 N.E.W.T. Courses and up to 3 Non N.E.W.T. courses, but no more than 10 courses combined.

Have a good summer.

Professor M. McGonnagall, Deputy Headmistress

Harry was shocked at this letter. He couldn't believe he did so well. Suddenly two more letters flew in.

Continued soon…