After lunch, the candidates entered the small room next to the auditorium in groups, waiting to be called to take the practical exam.
Small groups of students entered the exam room in alphabetical order. Those who stayed behind were still mumbling spells and practicing waving their wands. Sometimes, they would accidentally poke someone's back or eye. The students who had finished the exam did not return, so no one knew the content of the exam and the results of those who were called out.
"It's not easy!" A chubby seventh-grade girl shook her head and said, "It's really difficult to get a high score. They want to see the students' comprehensive ability to use magic spells, skills, and casting speed. Usually, they will use two or three magic spells at the same time..."
Many fifth-grade students surrounded her, trying to learn as much as possible about the content of the practical exam.
Professor Flitwick would take turns to call people, and soon, it was Elwyn's turn. He was in front of Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
"Good luck!" Hermione said nervously, squeezing his right hand hard. "Good luck, Elwyn!"
"Good luck," Harry and Ron also said softly.
Elwyn walked into the auditorium. Beside him was a seventh-grade Hufflepuff boy. He gripped his wand tightly, his body trembling slightly.
This guy was too nervous. He had already gone through the O.W.LS exam once, so he should have some experience.
"Sorry!" He wiped the sweat off his forehead. "I want to work in the Ministry of Magic. They only want the best, at least six N.E.W. certificates, and their grades can't be lower than good. I've never been good at magic spells..."
Only those who had enough N.E.W. certificates could enter the Ministry of Magic. They had high requirements for students' grades.
Depending on the department, there would be other tests as well.
For example, to become an Auror, the Auror Office would test the applicant's personality and intelligence, to see if they could react well under pressure, and so on. They also had to have indomitable perseverance and dedication.
A qualified Auror had to undergo up to three years of training to learn how to deal with dark Magi and all kinds of dangerous situations, as well as how to use defensive spells.
In these three years, they would also participate in the joint operations of the Ministry of Magic of the European countries. The common feature of these operations was that they were very dangerous.
Although there were many students who wanted to become an Auror every year, considering the high elimination rate and death rate of this job, the British Ministry of Magic actually maintained the number of elite Auror at around 80 all year round. This was already a very powerful force!
Most of the smaller countries only had two or three Auras in their Ministry of Magic.
The Ministry of Magic and Auror weren't the only ones who would be affected. Other places would also impose a requirement on their students' N.E.W.T.
Another example would be the Healers of St. Mungo Magic Hospital. Students had to have four N.E.W.TS certificates, but one of them had to be excellent in Potions or Herbology. After entering St. Mungo, they had to undergo a long period of training to become a qualified Healer.
Just like the Auror, Healers had to learn many things after leaving school, or else they would be eliminated very quickly.
Other small shops and organisations didn't have as high a requirement as places like the Ministry of Magic, Gringotts or St. Mungo, but they would also use the students' O.W.T. and N.E.W.T. certificates as an important reference. Unless they were like Fred and George and planned to work on their own, obtaining enough certificates and good results was very necessary.
Dumbledore wanted to request that Elwyn obtain the right to exchange to other magic schools, he had to do well in the O.W.T. examination this time.
Only then could he convince the Ministry of Magic and the other school to accept Elwyn.
"Mason, go to Professor Maciban!" Professor Flitwick, who was standing at the door, said, pointing to a corner in the distance.
Professor Maciban was sitting behind a small table in the corner. Beside her was the oldest wizard with the least amount of hair. He was Professor Tolford, and he was conducting an examination on Anthony Goldstein of the Ravenclaw Academy.
There was a wine glass on the table, and it was trembling as it floated under Goldstein's control.
"Elwyn Mason!" Professor Maciban said. She checked her records, then raised her head to look at Elwyn, "You specially applied to participate in this examination. Professor Dumbledore introduced you to me, he thinks you are very outstanding, we …"
Crack! The wine glass that Goldstein was floating in the air fell to the floor and shattered, interrupting her words.
Elwyn turned his head and saw Goldstein waving his magic wand in a panic, restoring the glass.
"Alright, don't worry about that glass. Let's begin, I'm looking forward to what magic you will show." Professor Maciban said in a trembling voice, "No need to be nervous, Elwyn. Now, please make this glass perform a few side flips for me."
This was a very simple Float Spell and Hover Spell. Elwyn controlled the glass according to Professor Maciban's request.
"You did very well, it's a beautiful silent spell. I haven't seen something like this for many years!" Professor Maciban said with satisfaction. She wrote a few words on the record, then looked up at Elwyn expectantly, "Actually, I noticed your paper this morning. I have to say, it's probably a paper I've never seen before. Your answers are beyond my imagination. We're asking the Ministry of Magic for experts to determine if your answers are correct or not. Anyway, it's already very impressive that you can write it. I noticed your answer to the Levitation Incantation question. You can use ancient magic texts to cast spells? "
"Yes!" Elwyn nodded, "I started learning this spellcasting technique last year."
After getting the necessary help from the ruins of ancient warlocks and Nico Lemour, Elwyn began to try to use magic this way.
Ancient spellcasters all did this, instead of simplifying the spells and casting them quickly.
"That's very rare. This kind of ancient technique is rarely mastered. More than a century ago, when I was still a student, Hogwarts would still teach related techniques in the N.E.W.T. class. I remember the professor at that time was …" Professor Maciban said slowly, "Of course, only a few students could learn it. Using ancient magic directly requires a high level of magic and mental strength, and also requires a certain level of ancient magic. I'm sorry, Elwyn, I made you listen to so much. What I mean is, can you show me how to use ancient magic to cast spells and make the glass float in the air, if you want to get extra points? "
"No problem!" Elwyn said, "Professor, which ancient magic do you want me to use?"
"All of them!" Professor Maciban said with interest, "Let me see your real strength, Elwyn!"
Considering that the results of this exam would affect whether he could exchange with other magic schools, Elwyn felt that it was necessary to show off his skills.
But if he wanted to see his real strength and the Sorcerer's Stone, that would be too high profile …
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