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The '''Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test''' (often abbreviated '''N.E.W.T.''' or '''NEWT''') is a highly-advanced test of [[Magic (Harry Potter)|magic]]al ability in a particular field in the fictional ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series. The [[Ministry of Magic]] administers the series of tests to students before they graduate from [[Hogwarts]]. For their sixth and seventh years, Hogwarts students select which N.E.W.T.-level classes they want to take in order to prepare for the tests. Achievement on these tests is highly important for graduates seeking employment. The Ministry of Magic, for example, seeks to hire only those with exceptionally good scores on their N.E.W.T.s. |
The '''Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test''' (often abbreviated '''N.E.W.T.''' or '''NEWT''') is a highly-advanced test of [[Magic (Harry Potter)|magic]]al ability in a particular field in the fictional ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series. The [[Ministry of Magic]] administers the series of tests to students before they graduate from [[Hogwarts]]. For their sixth and seventh years, Hogwarts students select which N.E.W.T.-level classes they want to take in order to prepare for the tests. Achievement on these tests is highly important for graduates seeking employment. The Ministry of Magic, for example, seeks to hire only those with exceptionally good scores on their N.E.W.T.s. |
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N.E.W.T.s are presumably graded on the same scale as [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]s, |
N.E.W.T.s are presumably graded on the same scale as [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]]s, which is: |
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''Passing grades'' |
''Passing grades'' |
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Some of the references to N.E.W.T.s in the series include: |
Some of the references to N.E.W.T.s in the series include: |
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*[[Percy Weasley]] does excellently on his N.E.W.T.s and quickly lands a very high-placed job in the Ministry of Magic. |
*[[Percy Weasley]] does excellently on his N.E.W.T.s and quickly lands a very high-placed job in the Ministry of Magic. |
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*In Chapter 29 of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', [[Harry Potter (character)|Harry Potter]] (at the time preparing for his O.W.L.s), consults with [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] about career possibilities. He wants to be an [[Auror]], and she informs him that the Ministry of Magic expects Auror applicants to have achieved "Exceeds Expectations" in at least five N.E.W.T.s. She recommends that he enroll in the N.E.W.T.-level classes in [[Hogwarts subjects#Defence Against the Dark Arts|Defence Against the Dark Arts]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Transfiguration|Transfiguration]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Herbology| Herbology]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Charms|Charms]], and [[Hogwarts subjects#Potions|Potions]]. |
*In Chapter 29 of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', [[Harry Potter (character)|Harry Potter]] (at the time preparing for his O.W.L.s), consults with [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] about career possibilities. He wants to be an [[Auror]], and she informs him that the Ministry of Magic expects Auror applicants to have achieved "Exceeds Expectations" in at least five N.E.W.T.s. She recommends that he enroll in the N.E.W.T.-level classes in [[Hogwarts subjects#Defence Against the Dark Arts|Defence Against the Dark Arts]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Transfiguration|Transfiguration]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Herbology| Herbology]], [[Hogwarts subjects#Charms|Charms]], and [[Hogwarts subjects#Potions|Potions]]. |
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*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', Harry says he is not expecting to return to Hogwarts for his seventh year. If this indeed happens then he will not be able to take his N.E.W.T.s, presuming the school even reopens. |
*In ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', Harry says he is not expecting to return to Hogwarts for his seventh year. If this indeed happens, then he will not be able to take his N.E.W.T.s, presuming the school even reopens. |
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*There are only twelve students in Harry's N.E.W.T. Potions class: |
*There are only twelve students in Harry's N.E.W.T. Potions class: |
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**Harry Potter |
**Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley |
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**Hermione Granger |
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**Ron Weasley |
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**Ernie Macmillan |
**Ernie Macmillan |
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**Terry Boot, Michael Corner, Unknown Ravenclaw, Unknown Ravenclaw |
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**Draco Malfoy |
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**Blaise Zabini |
**Draco Malfoy, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Unknown Slytherin |
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**Theodore Nott |
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**Unknown Slytherin |
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**Terry Boot |
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**Michael Corner |
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**Unknown Ravenclaw |
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**Unknown Ravenclaw |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 15:37, 29 June 2006
The Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test (often abbreviated N.E.W.T. or NEWT) is a highly-advanced test of magical ability in a particular field in the fictional Harry Potter series. The Ministry of Magic administers the series of tests to students before they graduate from Hogwarts. For their sixth and seventh years, Hogwarts students select which N.E.W.T.-level classes they want to take in order to prepare for the tests. Achievement on these tests is highly important for graduates seeking employment. The Ministry of Magic, for example, seeks to hire only those with exceptionally good scores on their N.E.W.T.s.
N.E.W.T.s are presumably graded on the same scale as O.W.L.s, which is:
Passing grades
- O for Outstanding
- E for Exceeds Expectations
- A for Acceptable
Failing grades
- P for Poor
- D for Dreadful
- T for Troll Template:HP5
Most students take around three or four advanced N.E.W.T. classes. However, exceptional students go beyond this: Percy took twelve N.E.W.T.s, and Hermione Granger took seven. Harry Potter and Ron Weasley each took five.
Some of the references to N.E.W.T.s in the series include:
- Percy Weasley does excellently on his N.E.W.T.s and quickly lands a very high-placed job in the Ministry of Magic.
- In Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter (at the time preparing for his O.W.L.s), consults with Professor McGonagall about career possibilities. He wants to be an Auror, and she informs him that the Ministry of Magic expects Auror applicants to have achieved "Exceeds Expectations" in at least five N.E.W.T.s. She recommends that he enroll in the N.E.W.T.-level classes in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Herbology, Charms, and Potions.
- In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry says he is not expecting to return to Hogwarts for his seventh year. If this indeed happens, then he will not be able to take his N.E.W.T.s, presuming the school even reopens.
- There are only twelve students in Harry's N.E.W.T. Potions class:
- Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
- Ernie Macmillan
- Terry Boot, Michael Corner, Unknown Ravenclaw, Unknown Ravenclaw
- Draco Malfoy, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Unknown Slytherin
References
Rowling, J. K. (2003). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Bloomsbury. ISBN 0747551006.