Chapter 9
Everyone ran into the kitchen as quickly as they could with their wands drawn, to see what the matter was.
"Put those wands down! What's the matter with you?" Mrs. Weasley scolded.
"We thought a Death-Eater had attacked you or something mum! If it wasn't that, what was it?" Ron asked, irritated.
"O.W.L. results! Come now, open them," Mrs. Weasley explained as she shoved envelopes into Ron's, Hermione's, and Harry's hands.
Harry held his envelope, but still felt like he would rather be fighting a Death-Eater, or Voldermort himself before he would want to look at his exam results. He glanced at Ron, and Ron, like Harry, was staring at the envelope in his hands, looking rather pale. Hermione of course, had opened her envelope and her eyes were tearing across the page, taking in her results.
"Well open yours already," Ginny said, nudging both Harry and Ron lightly.
Harry and Ron looked at each other, looked at their envelopes, and began opening them slowly. Harry unfolded his letter and began reading his results.
Mr. Potter-
These are the results of your Ordinary Wizarding Level Exams.
History of Magic-Poor
Potions-Outstanding
Transfiguration-Outstanding
Divination-Poor
Defense Against the Dark Arts-Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures-Outstanding
Herbology-Acceptable
Charms-Outstanding
Astronomy-Poor
We are pleased to inform you that you have received 6 O.W.L.'s
Harry breathed out in relief as he looked at his results. He had passed all of the subjects that he had needed to become an Auror. He could become an Auror. He looked up, with what, he knew, was most likely a stupid grin on his face. He glanced at Ron, who seemed to be just as happy as Harry was. Harry and he quickly exchanged lists as they read the other's results.
Mr. Weasley-
These are the results of your Ordinary Wizarding Level Exams.
History of Magic-Poor
Potions-Outstanding
Transfiguration-Exceeds Expectations
Divination-Poor
Defense Against the Dark Arts-Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures-Outstanding
Herbology-Exceeds Expectations
Charms-Outstanding
Astronomy-Acceptable
We are pleased to inform you that you have received 7 O.W.L.'s
Harry looked up at Ron and gave him a beaming smile.
"That's great mate! You got more O.W.L. 's then I did," Harry said, still smiling.
"Yeah, but you got more Outstandings then me," Ron said, smiling back.
Hermione snatched their lists out of their hands and shoved her own into theirs. They read it together and smiled as they read it, knowing perfectly well what the results would be.
Ms. Granger-
These are the results of your Ordinary Wizarding Level Exams.
History of Magic-Exceeds Expectations
Potions-Outstanding
Transfiguration-Outstanding
Defense Against the Dark Arts-Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures-Outstanding
Herbology-Exceeds Expectations
Charms-Outstanding
Astronomy-Exceeds Expectations
Ancient Runes-Exceeds Expectations
Arithmancy-Outstanding
We are pleased to inform you that you have received 10 O.W.L. 's
Ron and Harry finished reading and looked up, smiling at Hermione, who had finished reading their results.
"Hermione did you even think for a second that you wouldn't pass all of your subjects?" Ron questioned.
Hermione blushed and stammered, "Well, you know, I mixed up some words in Ancient Runes and then in Arithmancy-"
"Oh come off it!" Harry interrupted, rolling his eyes.
They laughed and showed Mrs. Weasley and Ginny their results.
"Oh well done! All of you! We'll have to have a dinner to celebrate," Mrs. Weasley said after reading over their lists.
They all smiled and headed back upstairs as Ron called back, "Mum, if a Death-Eater does come in the kitchen, be sure and tell us it's a Death- Eater before we haul ourselves all the way down here, alright?"
Mrs. Weasley muttered something that they couldn't distinguish and they proceeded up to Ron and Harry's room to resume their game of Gobstones.