The Approach of O.W.L.s

PAGES: 706-708

The fifth-year students prepare for their O.W.L.s as their teachers ramp up revision in lessons. The pressure affects everyone, with Hermione Granger obsessing over revision and others, like Ernie Macmillan and Draco Malfoy, either boasting about their preparations or making ominous claims. The stress of upcoming exams affects not only Harry but also Neville Longbottom, who worries about his performance and his grandmother's expectations.