"Using a courtroom as an examination hall..." Michael seemed to think of something and couldn't help laughing. "If we cheat, will we be put on trial right away?"
"Mr. Cona, that's a very interesting idea." Professor Flitwick laughed as well. "But what we should be doing is preventing that from happening."
"After all, O.W.L. certificates are extremely important to every wizard. You mustn't treat your future as a joke, don't you agree?"
Seeing the students nodding one after another, he continued, "Also, if you fail any magical subject in this O.W.L. examination—that is, receive a grade of 'P' or below—you may apply to retake it."
"Professor Flitwick!" Hannah raised her hand and asked, "When will we find out our results?"
Professor Flitwick answered, "Miss Abbott, after July, an owl will deliver your results to you."
"Professor Flitwick!" Ernie Macmillan raised his hand again. "Will it definitely be delivered into my hands? Or could something happen to the owl along the way?"
With a smile, Professor Flitwick said, "Mr. Macmillan, I think I understand what you're worried about..."
"The owls are assigned centrally by the Wizarding Examinations Authority. Like they do with the Daily Prophet, they will deliver your results directly to the breakfast table."
"Oh..." Several students muttered under their breath. "If that's the case... I don't think we'll be able to eat that breakfast!"
Hearing the murmurs, Professor Flitwick could not help laughing. "If you want to enjoy that breakfast properly, perhaps you can prepare in advance."
"For instance... try waiting outside before breakfast and have the owl hand the letter directly to you. Then you can be the first person to see your results."
Amid the students' laughter, he continued, "Those were a few little suggestions I picked up from previous students."
"However, as your Head of House