After all, the O.W.L. Exam affected every fifth-year student. The moment Dumbledore's words fell, the silence in the Great Hall broke, and a murmur mixed with surprise and worry rose.
Fred and George exchanged a glance, then sighed in perfect unison. "Oh! If only we were taking the O.W.L. Exam this year!"
"Just think!" Fred beat his chest and stamped his feet, his tone heavy with grief. "A perfect advertising opportunity!"
"M.S.C. Company's Magical Fireworks are astonishingly powerful—even the Ministry of Magic's toilets can't withstand them!" George immediately picked up, a bit of longing flashing in his eyes. "What a sensational publicity effect that would be!"
Compared with Fred's exaggeratedly mournful tone, Hermione was genuinely worried about the O.W.L. Exam at the end of the academic year. "Will we need to get used to it in advance? The Ministry of Magic is underground... Can they arrange a suitable exam room?"
"I wonder if the exact exam time will change... It'll take us time to get there too... I hope they can provide breakfast."
Justin Flinch-Fletchley rubbed his brow. "Taking exams at the Ministry of Magic is already stressful enough. We can't be made to do it on empty stomachs."
Ernie McMillan nodded in agreement. "That's right! Taking exams at the Ministry of Magic is already stressful enough. If we're hungry on top of that, we'll do even worse!"
Dumbledore seemed to have expected long ago that this news would cause no small commotion.
He looked gently at the students, waiting until the wave of noise died down somewhat before continuing, his voice clearly carrying over the clamor.
"Please rest assured. As for the comfort of the exam room, we will absolutely give it priority. And it is not only breakfast; you need not worry about lunch or dinner either."
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