"Mastering the Charm to Repel Weapons can actually earn extra points on the exam?"
"I wonder if the O.W.L. Exam and N.E.W.T. Exam can get extra points every year..."
After hearing the news, the students in the Great Hall grew excited.
The fifth- and seventh-years in particular—quite a few of them had already begun looking forward to Friday's open class.
But some students quickly calmed down. They realized something: Dumbledore did not seem to have fully explained the details about the open class on the Charm to Repel Weapons.
"I wonder which professor will be guiding us in mastering the Charm to Repel Weapons." Ron half rose from his seat, stole as discreet a glance as he could at the Teachers' Table, then quickly sat back down with a strange yelp. "Hiss!"
Hermione immediately turned her head and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
"I wanted to see Snape's expression..." Ron's face was a little pale, and he lowered his voice with lingering fear.
"Because I thought... maybe he'd be the professor for this open class, like during the Duelling Club."
Harry hurriedly leaned in and asked, "So is it him?"
"I don't know..." Ron shook his head, looking miserable. "His expression didn't change at all..."
Hermione frowned. "Then why did you react so strongly?"
"I think he noticed me!" Ron said, a little terrified. "I'm sure of it! I met his eyes just now!"
"It's fine..." Harry patted Ron on the shoulder to comfort him. "If the O.W.L. Exam goes well this year, we won't have to take Potions next year."
"Harry?" Hermione raised her eyebrows. "Didn't you mention before that you wanted to become an Auror? Then you have to understand one thing! If you want to become an Auror, mastering Potions is a basic requirement!"
"That means you