"Mastering the Disarming Charm can actually earn us extra marks on the exams?"
"I wonder if it gives extra marks in the O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s every year..."
Upon hearing the news, the students in the Great Hall grew excited.
The fifth- and seventh-years in particular, with quite a few of them already looking forward to Friday's open class.
However, some students quickly calmed down when they realized something: Dumbledore did not seem to have fully explained the specific details of the Disarming Charm open class.
"I wonder which professor will teach us how to master the Disarming Charm." Ron rose slightly from his seat, sneaking a glance at the staff table before quickly sitting back down with a strange cry. "Hiss!"
Hermione immediately turned to him and asked concernedly, "What's wrong?"
"I wanted to see Snape's expression..." Ron said in a low voice, his face somewhat pale and his lingering fear evident.
"Because I thought... maybe he'd be the professor for this open class, like he was at the Duelling Club."
Harry quickly leaned closer. "So, is it him?"
"I don't know..." Ron shook his head miserably. "His expression didn't change at all..."
Hermione frowned. "Then why did you react so strongly?"
"I think he noticed me!" Ron said with a hint of panic. "I'm sure of it! We made eye contact just now!"
"It's fine..." Harry patted Ron's shoulder reassuringly. "If our O.W.L.s go well this year, we won't have to take Potions Class next year."
"Harry?" Hermione raised her eyebrows. "Didn't you mention before that you wanted to become an Auror? Then you need to understand this! If you want to become an Auror, proficiency in Potions is a basic requirement!"
"That means you need at least five N.E.W.T. certificates, with at least an 'E'—Exceeds Expectations—on each of