After the Quidditch Cup ended, the major events of the entire school year were almost over. Without the worries of Quidditch training and the final destination of the trophy, everyone is more able to devote their whole body and mind to reviewing for the exam.
And when May passed quietly, the little wizards ushered in the crucial June silently while being busy.
Recently, professors, including Maca, no longer assign homework for students, and most of the time in class is spent reviewing the questions that are most likely to be tested.
Yes, whether it is OWLs or NEWTs, the exam questions are all set by the Department of Education under the International Federation of Wizards. As for the invigilation work at that time, it will be completed by the Wizarding Examination Authority of the country where each school is located and the school professors.
Of course, Maka definitely does not have the task of invigilating the exam. Because after all, he doesn't fully belong to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he should go back to Durmstrang if he wants to invigilate the exams.
However, the few students who took magic classes this school year were actually lucky. Since the content covered by Maka's new textbooks has long gone beyond the past ancient magic literature test questions, compared with young wizards in other schools, Maka's students can easily use what Maka teaches to conduct in-depth knowledge. Rune translation and writing.
Although it is a bit tiring to study at ordinary times - after all, there are obviously more things to remember than before, but the gains now are definitely significant.
However, except for the ancient magic text class, other subjects are still so distressing.
Hermione seemed to be suffering from pre-exam anxiety these days. Not only did she dislike everything, she also always liked to ask Luna to pick up the book and ask questions, and then she would answer the answers to the questions one by one on the other side. But every time she answered a question, she would immediately grab the book uneasily to see if her answer was correct. The two of them often did this in the library, and then frequently attracted the eyes of the administrator, Mrs. Pince.
But it is worth mentioning that anxiety-induced behavior like Hermione's is not the most annoying. After all, only Luna and Mrs. Pince are annoying, and Luna seems to be quite happy. The most annoying thing is actually one of Maka's old friends in Hufflepuff - Ernie MacMillan.
From that day on, Ernie had the bad habit of asking about everyone's review time, and he almost didn't care who the person he met was. It's possible that you were asked a question by him in the corridor a minute ago, and then as soon as you sat down in the classroom, he would grab your arm and ask you again.
When he hears that the other person's review time is longer than his own, he will sigh and say that he "must be finished"; but when he hears that the other person's review time is shorter than his own, he will cheer and jump as if he has passed the exam. Great results.
"So, now every time we see Ernie from a distance, we will run away as much as possible. If we really can't run away, we will try to say that we have never reviewed at all..."
In Maka's office, Harry sat next to him and said helplessly.
"... I think you can understand, Maka," he said, "We are thinking that maybe by making him more confident, we can reduce the number of pestering others."
"Oh," Maka, who was writing and drawing behind his desk, heard this and raised his head and shrugged, "I think that instead of encouraging him in this way, you should just carry him to the campus hospital - Pang Fu Mrs. Ray will calm him down.”
"No, no -" Harry shook his head repeatedly, "Madam Pomfrey said that Ernie had already taken the sedative potion twice, and he would have to sleep for a whole week if he did it again - if he woke up and found out he was going He will definitely go crazy after the exam!”
"Is this the third time?" Maka raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Poor Ernie... I think his family must have given him a very difficult task! For example, how many OWLs exams are there? An 'excellent' or something..."
"Well, I've never heard him mention this..." Harry thought for a moment.
Maka wrote down a few more symbols on the paper, then threw the quill back into the ink bottle and turned to look in Harry's direction.
"What about you?" he asked, "Harry, I heard... your History of Magic should be fine thanks to Hermione, but what about your Potions? Professor Slughorn is looking forward to it." I hope you can get an 'O (Excellent)'!"
"That's impossible!" Harry said immediately, "Didn't the professor say that students who get 'E (Good)' can also participate in his NEWTs course - I feel that as long as I can appear in his class, he will definitely I’m satisfied!”
"Okay, okay! It's up to you..." Maka smiled, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, then stretched out her hand to signal, "Well, since you will come to my office at such a busy time Come... I think you are not just here to chat with me, right?"
Hearing Maka say this, Harry paused with obvious hesitation.
"... Well, yes," he sat on the chair and hesitated for a moment, and then said softly, "At the Quidditch Cup final last month, um... you seemed to have noticed it, right?"
"Are you willing to say it?" Maka nodded, "Yeah, I saw a little bit - your scar hurt again during the game?"
"... You guessed it right," Harry said, "But I don't want to say it... Maka, I can only tell you this matter. Other people's words... especially Hermione and Ron, it's best not to let them Know!"
Maka nodded clearly and waved to Harry.
"Don't worry, it shouldn't be a big deal." He greeted, "Sit over here some more... Just to be on the safe side, I'll check it for you again."
With that said, Maka asked Harry to temporarily remove the Occlumency, and then followed his lightning-shaped scar to the soul fragments left by Voldemort in his body.
This is not the first time Maka has checked Harry, but the results are still unchanged. Because too much time had passed, and Harry was too young at the time, the soul fragments were almost integrated with his own soul, making it difficult to separate him through normal means.
However, just as Maka judged, the soul fragment would not have any other adverse effects on Harry.
"... Well, no problem." After the examination, Maka put down her palm and said easily, "You can live your life how you want, don't worry... As long as you continue to practice Occlumency, the symptoms of headaches and nightmares will gradually disappear. disappeared."
After saying that, he glanced at the magic clock on the wall and then waved his hand.
"It's almost time, go back and prepare for the afternoon class!" Maka said casually, "In a few minutes, the people from the Examination Administration will arrive at Hogwarts. I think you will know this evening at the latest. The specific time for the exam has been arranged!”
"Oh—" Harry, who was relieved after hearing Maka's test results, wailed again when he heard this, "It's best to put the history of magic on the first day, so that I can forget less things... If I put it at the end, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to guarantee that I’ll pass!”
Looking at the back of Harry who was complaining and leaving his office, Maka shook her head in amusement. After stretching a little, he randomly packed up the manuscript papers in front of him and placed them on the top of the pile of papers on the edge of the table, then lifted his legs and walked out.
Professor McGonagall gave him the task of receiving the exam bureau contact, which was undoubtedly a very appropriate decision. After all, he is now well-known in the British wizarding world. It is obviously a matter of great honor for him to come forward to receive and guide the other party.
…
"Oh! Is that the person from the examination bureau? He seems to be very old..."
At the window of the library, Hermione and other young wizards who were extremely concerned about the exam were lying there and looking down. Harry, who had just returned from Maka, was also standing beside him.
"I heard a guy from Slytherin said that if you want to get good grades, you have to treat someone from the exam board to dinner - and it's best to be their boss!" Harry and Ron's roommate, Seamus Finnigan, added On the other side, it seems to be authentic.
"Really or not?" Ron had probably heard some similar things from his father. He seemed particularly convinced when Seamus said this, "That's really terrible... My father seems to be someone from the exam bureau." I don’t know anyone!”
"Then the person walking next to Maka is the head of the examination bureau?" Another student asked curiously, "If you tell me, she looks very similar! You see she is so old..."
At this moment, Neville, who was squeezed against the wall, couldn't help but take a look.
"That's Gsilda Marchbain, the director of the Wizarding Examination Authority..." He whispered, "My grandma knows her..."
"Hey! Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Ron immediately grabbed Neville's elbow, "Good buddy, do me a favor! Say something nice to us all!"
"Stop being ridiculous!" Hermione slapped Ron's hand away, "Can you believe what those Slytherins say? Well... Neville, your grandma knows her? What kind of person is she? Very strict ?"
"Look! You said that I...don't you care about me too?"
Ron murmured softly and rubbed the back of his red hand, but did not dare to complain loudly. You know, Hermione's temper has been getting worse and worse recently, and no one wants to offend her.
Seeing that Hermione was staring at him along with everyone else, those eyes on him made Neville feel itchy all over, and he quickly waved his hands.
"She looks a bit like my grandma... Really! You know my grandma's... "
Exams are always a big mountain that weighs on students' heads, and it's the same everywhere. As the saying goes, a good start is half the success. Everyone has worked hard to receive a report card that satisfies themselves and their families in July.
But no matter what, the first exam will start next Monday.