The students had plenty of questions about the arrangements for this O.W.L. Exam and hoped to find the answers they wanted during the gaps in Professor Flitwick's explanation.
Professor Flitwick did not delay. After receiving the students' response, he raised his Wand.
Pointing at the blackboard behind him, he explained, "The O.W.L. Exam will last for two weeks and will include both compulsory and elective magical subjects."
"Like the previous Year Exams, most magical subjects will have both a Written Exam and a practical exam."
"Let's look at the first week's exam schedule. From Monday to Thursday, the subjects will be Herbology, Ancient Runes, Potions, and Care of Magical Creatures."
"Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures are elective subjects. If you have not taken either of them, you may rest that day and revise properly for the subjects that follow."
At Professor Flitwick's words, quite a few students let out sighs of relief.
Professor Flitwick continued, "As for History of Magic and Muggle Studies..."
"Since they do not have Practical Exams, they will both be scheduled for Friday. Similarly, if you have not taken Muggle Studies, you can rest on Friday afternoon."
He looked up at the students. "Do you have any questions about the first week's exams? Feel free to ask, and I will answer them for you."
The students all shook their heads, their gazes mostly fixed on the section of the blackboard marked [Second Week].
Professor Flitwick naturally noticed this. Only after confirming that the students truly had no questions did he continue his explanation.
"Next is the second week. This week's exams are more unusual. Monday will be for the elective subjects Divination and Arithmancy."
"They will be held at the same time. You should have chosen only one of them, correct? At least, as