David Morris and the others left in a great bustle. The examiner in charge of Wizet wore a strange expression and could not help muttering, "These Muggles really are strange..."
"Just think of them as Potions masters or alchemists," Griselda Marchbanks said. "They are different from the Muggles coming tomorrow. They are a little odd, but much easier on the eyes."
Hearing Griselda Marchbanks say this, Wizet blinked and immediately caught the key detail. "The Muggles observing the exams tomorrow? They're different from the ones today?"
"Yes!" Griselda Marchbanks nodded. "Lovegood, Dumbledore told me that there are some things I needn't hide from you."
"Since that's the case, I'll be frank... The Muggles observing the O.W.L. exams tomorrow are the same group that took part in the Easter demonstration."
"So that's how it is." Wizet nodded, an idea surfacing in his mind.
"That's why the practical exams for Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts were merged into a 'combined practical examination'? It isn't for the exam, but for... a demonstration?"
"Your guess is correct." Griselda Marchbanks gave him an approving look and confirmed it. "Those Muggles have many ideas, and each of them has something they want to see."
"If you ask me, although today's group of Muggles is somewhat strange, I would still rather deal with them than tomorrow's lot. At least they don't have any unnecessary ulterior motives. Their thoughts are far purer."
"As for the Muggles tomorrow..." She raised her head and looked at a shell plummeting toward the ground.
"What they want to see is another outcome of wizards and magic—one that is more direct and more impactful."
Wizet frowned slightly. He already had the answer in his heart. "They want to assess the 'power' of magic through us. Or rather... the threat magic might