Exam Arrangements

Early the next morning, Harry and the others were all dumbfounded.

They stared at the timetable posted in front of the door.

The first column on the sheet read:

Friday, 9:00—A History of Magic

10:30—Arithmancy

Lunch

1:00—Muggle Studies

3:00—Herbology

"What's going on?

We don't even need to take Arithmancy or Muggle Studies!

Are Defense Against the Dark Arts and Divination Class being moved to tomorrow, Saturday?

Or next Monday?" Ron paced irritably in place.

He had already planned out how he would spend tomorrow!

Whether the remaining two subjects were on Saturday or next Monday, it meant he would not get to have fun tomorrow.

This was ridiculous!

"It's easy to understand, isn't it?

Some other students must have chosen Arithmancy and Muggle Studies." Harry shrugged.

He looked very relaxed.

Because he did not need to take any exams.

Still, he sincerely hoped the remaining two subjects would be tested on Saturday.

Rather than next Monday.

If it was the latter, Draco would not be able to properly celebrate his birthday on Sunday.

After all, Draco would need to prepare for the next day's exams.

Neville said, "I think it'll be Monday.

Just like the O.W.Ls and N.E.W.Ts exams taken by fifth-years and seventh-years.

They're only held from Monday to Friday.

They usually only test about one subject a day.

That's why their exams take two whole weeks.

Theory in the morning, practical work in the afternoon.

Of course, Astronomy Class practicals are definitely held at midnight.

Every day at half past nine, they take their exams in the Great Hall.

The four academy tables have to be moved away—well, there are seven now—and replaced with lots of small individual desks, all facing the staff table at the end of the Great Hall.

At that point, the invigilators are still