The students had plenty of questions about the arrangements for this O.W.L. examination, hoping to find the answers they wanted during the gaps in Professor Flitwick's explanation.
Flitwick did not delay. After receiving the students' response, he raised the wand in his hand.
Pointing at the blackboard behind him, he explained, "The O.W.L. examinations will last two weeks and include both compulsory and elective magical subjects."
"Similar to the previous end-of-year examinations, most magical subjects will be divided into a written examination and a practical examination."
"Let's first look at the first week's schedule. From Monday to Thursday, the subjects are Herbology, Ancient Runes, Potions, and Care of Magical Creatures."
"Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures are electives. If you did not choose one of those subjects, you may rest that day and revise the subjects that follow."
At Professor Flitwick's words, quite a few students breathed a sigh of relief.
Professor Flitwick continued, "As for A History of Magic and Muggle Studies..."
"Since they have no practical examinations, both will be held on Friday. Likewise, if you did not choose Muggle Studies, you may rest on Friday afternoon."
He looked up at the students. "Do any of you have questions about the first week's examination schedule? Feel free to ask, and I will answer them for you."
The students shook their heads one after another, their eyes mostly fixed on the section of the blackboard labeled [Week Two].
Professor Flitwick naturally noticed this. Only after confirming that the students truly had no questions did he continue his explanation.
"Next comes the second week, which is rather more unusual. Monday will be for the elective subjects of Divination and Arithmancy."
"They will be examined simultaneously. You should have chosen only one of them, yes? At least, as I recall,