Hogwarts: I graduated before the system came

Because this magic involves the soul, Voldemort did not dare to let Wormtail try it easily, and he himself had no way to deal with it for the time being, for fear that he would accidentally attract the attention of the Aurors.

The long period of dormancy and frustration made his temper more and more irritable. If he was not satisfied, he would get furious at Wormtail who was timid beside him.

Wormtail, the once cowardly traitor who betrayed his friends, now lived in fear. He knew full well that his fate was tied to Voldemort's, and every time Voldemort roared, it was like a hammer hitting his heart, making him regret his original choice even more.

However, everything was irreversible. He could only try his best to find a chance to turn things around under the tyranny of Voldemort, even if the hope was as weak and slim as a candle in the wind.

After thinking about it, the only way he could think of was to find another helper for Voldemort. He needed someone to share Voldemort's anger.

In a dilapidated house, Wormtail curled up in the corner, surrounded by a group of rats and bats. There was an unusual light flashing in the eyes of these animals. They were Wormtail's spies, collecting all kinds of information for him from the outside world.

Over a month passed slowly, and the outside world of magic was quietly undergoing some wonderful changes. A major breakthrough had been made in the production of magic movies, with projectors and magic discs now perfected, as if a new door had been opened to this mysterious world.

Dumbledore, Douglas, Sirius, and Dobby, as developers, each of them made a film. Each film is like a sealed memory box, carrying their own stories and emotions.

In order to make the story more complete and not like a documentary, they not only collected various film knowledge, but also sent Sirius to the Muggle London Film Academy to study. Every day, he put the memory of his learning into the Pensieve in Douglas's home for others to learn.

Douglas, on the other hand, turned his attention to his own school days and edited a film about the heartwarming story between him, Bill Weasley and Charlie Weasley. That youthful and beautiful time is revitalized with a charming brilliance under the reflection of magic.

Dobby, the freed house-elf, uses his curious and innocent perspective to create a film documenting his continuous learning and progress since being hired by Douglas. The film reveals his initial confusion and uneasiness about his new life, followed by his pride and joy as he gradually masters new skills. Each scene is filled with his love for freedom and growth.

Dumbledore used the Order of the Phoenix as the centerpiece, crafting a story about the wizarding world's aspirations and their struggle for a brighter future during that dark time. His film footage was not only drawn from his own memories, but also from battle scenes with his former comrades, as well as his own reconstructions of some of the stories.

At this time, the students of Hogwarts received shocking news.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Final Exam Batch Examination System

1. Exams will be arranged in batches

This final exam will be conducted in batches, that is, a part of the students will be selected to take Paper A at the end of the semester, and the remaining students will take Paper B after the start of the semester.

Fifth- and seventh-grade students will not participate in this batch examination arrangement. Fifth-grade students will take the final assessment according to the original teaching plan and regular examination schedule. Seventh-grade students will face graduation-related assessment tasks, such as NEWTS examination preparation, and their examination process will follow the school's established graduation examination specifications.

II. Paper A Examination Arrangements

Participant selection

One week before the exam, each college dean will conduct a magic lottery ceremony to select the names of students taking Paper A from among their sophomores, juniors, seniors, and juniors. This lottery must be fair, impartial, and random, using a magic tool such as a "random draw wand." The wand, after the dean chants a spell, accurately draws a certain percentage of names from a magic box containing the names of each grade.

The selection ratio will take into account factors such as the teaching situation of each college in that year, the overall level of students, and the key development needs of the subject. It will be decided by the school's Academic Affairs Office and the deans of each college. The approximate range is between 30% and 50% of the total number of students in the corresponding grade in each college.

Examination time and location

Paper A exams are scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday of the final week of the semester, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day, with a lunch break. Exam times for each subject will be arranged sequentially according to the course schedule, ensuring students have ample time between review sessions.

The exams were held uniformly in the Great Hall within Hogwarts Castle. Before the exam, administrators used "space expansion magic" to temporarily divide the Great Hall into multiple independent examination rooms. Each room was equipped with sufficient desks and chairs, lighting, and a magical barrier to prevent cheating. The magical barrier blocked any unauthorized magical communication and object transfer within the examination room, and immediately alerted the invigilator if any anomalies were detected.

III. Paper B Examination Arrangements

Notification method

Before the end-of-term holiday, the school will send a notification letter for Paper B to students and their parents who did not take Paper A via Owl. This letter details the exam time, location, required items, and review suggestions. At the same time, each house's prefect will use "Voice Magic" to remind all students in their respective houses of the exam details one week before the start of term to ensure that every student is aware of the exam.

Examination time and location

Paper B will be held from Monday to Wednesday of the second week of the new semester, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, with the same lunch break as Paper A. The exam will be held in the Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle. Before the exam, the administrator will perform the same "space expansion magic" and set up the exam room facilities to ensure a smooth process.

IV. Test Setting and Marking

Proposition Principles

Both Papers A and B are designed by a panel of senior professors from across the university's academic disciplines. They are based on the semester's syllabus, course focus, and the practical application of magical knowledge and skills. While the two papers maintain consistent coverage and similar difficulty levels, they offer slightly different question types and approaches. This approach aims to comprehensively and objectively assess student learning outcomes while avoiding unfair competition due to the order in which the exams are taken.

For example, in the Charms exam, Paper A may focus on testing students' ability to cast and respond to complex spells immediately, with more on-site simulated casting scenario questions; Paper B may focus more on the analysis of the principles of spells, their historical origins, and their improved application in specific magical situations, with mainly essay questions and case analysis questions.

Marking Process

After the exam, the test papers are collected and returned to the school's confidential room, which is guarded 24 hours a day by "Guardian Magic." Unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited. Marking begins within a week of the exam, led by professors from each subject and a team of teaching assistants.

The grading process utilizes "anonymous grading magic," obscuring student names, colleges, and other identifying information to ensure fairness. Each examiner rigorously and meticulously marks each paper based on a detailed, pre-defined grading criteria. Upon completion, a dedicated examiner removes the "anonymous grading magic" and enters the results into the school's score management system.

5. Assessment and Feedback

Score composition

Students' final exam scores are composed of multiple parts, including paper scores, regular classroom performance, homework completion, and practical operation assessment scores. The paper scores account for 60% of the total score, and other items account for 40%, which comprehensively assess students' learning outcomes this semester.

Performance feedback

Examination results will be delivered to students and their parents via Owl within three days of the completion of the marking process. At the same time, students can use the "Grade Display Magic" function in the school's Grade Inquiry Room with the assistance of the administrator to view a detailed grade analysis report. The report includes scores for each subject, reasons for losing points, comparisons with classmates of the same grade, and study suggestions for the next semester. This helps students fully understand their learning status so that they can make targeted improvements.

VI. Handling of Special Situations

Absence due to illness

If a student is unable to take an exam due to illness during the exam period, their parents or guardians must notify the school's Academic Affairs Office via "Emergency Communication Magic" before the exam and provide a diagnosis from a certified medical practitioner. The school will arrange a make-up exam based on the student's specific medical condition. The make-up exam will be drawn from a reserve pool of exam papers of comparable difficulty to the original exam, and the make-up exam score will be calculated based on the original exam score.

Cheating

If a student is caught cheating during an exam, the invigilator will immediately activate a "Cheating Warning Magic," which emits a bright light and an audible warning within the exam room, while also freezing the cheating student's wand access. Cheating students will face severe penalties, including a zero grade for the course, a school-wide censure, and the requirement to participate in a series of "Integrity Magic Education" courses organized by the school's Moral Education Department. Scores will only be re-recorded after a successful retake.

VII. Supervision and Guarantee

Proctoring Arrangements

Both Papers A and B are staffed with a sufficient number of invigilators, selected from experienced and well-behaved faculty from each college. Each exam will have at least three invigilators. Invigilators undergo "invigilation training" prior to the exam to familiarize themselves with the exam process, invigilation responsibilities, and cheating detection techniques, ensuring rigorous and efficient invigilation.

Exam Guarantee

The school's logistics department is responsible for ensuring supplies during the exam period, ensuring that exam tables and chairs are in good condition, lighting is adequate, and the temperature is appropriate. Furthermore, the magic maintenance team is on standby to address any potential magical equipment malfunctions, such as the failure of the "space expansion magic" or the "anti-cheating magic barrier," to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam.

Any matters not covered in the above regulations shall be interpreted and revised by the Academic Affairs Office of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Chapter 327 Hogwarts Dean's Office

Gryffindor House

In the common room, a group of Gryffindor students sat together, discussing the new final exam batching system. All of them had serious expressions and their words were full of complaints.

"What kind of a system is this! I had planned to go to Quidditch camp during my vacation, but now if I get an A, I'll have to waste my entire vacation studying."

Katie Belson, a fourth-year student, was scratching her hair in annoyance. She was a year older than Harry Potter and had joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team as a Chaser in her second year. She was the youngest Quidditch member besides Harry.

Her dream of becoming Quidditch captain was about to be ruined by the exam, because after the end of this semester, Wood would leave Hogwarts. In the next school year, she wanted to compete for the position of Quidditch captain and lead Hogwarts to win the championship again.

Alia Spinnet, a sixth-grader next to her, rolled her eyes.

"You only think about Quidditch. If you have to take the B paper at the beginning of the term, you'll be so hazy after the holidays that you won't have the energy to think about the test. I'd rather finish it now and be done with it."

She held the book in her arms, her brow furrowed, obviously worried about the system.

"What are you afraid of? It's just an exam!"

Fred Weasley suddenly jumped out and tried to liven up the atmosphere.

"We Gryffindors shouldn't be intimidated by this little difficulty. If you draw Paper A, consider it an early challenge. If you draw Paper B, have some fun during the holidays and then make a final push when you come back. Who knows, you might even perform beyond your expectations!"

George Weasley nodded.

"That's right, and all the students in our school will definitely have no problem. We'll show our true strength in the exam hall and let other schools see how good we are!"

The two brothers sang the same tune, arousing the anger of their classmates.

"You two are in fifth grade, and you are not participating in this batch exam."

"That is, can you guarantee that all OWL exams will be above A?"

"Oh my god, we still have to take the OWL exam!"

“It’s much harder than them!”

"We need to achieve above O."

"Thank you Professor Holmes for your encouragement!"

In the dark underground lounge of Slytherin, the students' reactions were completely different. Although things seemed calm on the surface, there were actually undercurrents.

"Humph, the school is doing this to trip us up." A sixth-grade student leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked disdainful.

Pansy Parkinson echoed:

"We are all good students with brains. If those idiots who drew the A paper don't do well on the test, it will just highlight our strengths. Those who drew the B paper should plan carefully during the holidays and do better on the test."

However, some younger Slytherin students looked troubled. A second-year boy muttered quietly:

"But I'm still very scared. If I get Paper A, I'm afraid I won't review well and will fall behind the school..."

Before he could finish his words, he was glared at by the senior classmate next to him: "Shut up and don't embarrass yourself here. There are no cowards in us Slytherins!" The little boy was so scared that he quickly lowered his head and dared not say another word.

In the warm and bright Hufflepuff common room, everyone sat together. Although there were concerns, they mostly encouraged each other.

"I'm a little worried. If I get Paper A, I won't be able to help Mom with our honey business during the holidays. But I'm also afraid I'll have to take Paper B when school starts and forget everything I learned."

Valentine Webbery, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class representative for two consecutive years and the pride of the school, immediately stepped forward to comfort everyone:

"Don't worry, all of us Hufflepuffs work hard. No matter when the exam is, as long as we study hard, we'll be fine. If you're having trouble with Paper A, you can study together in the common room and help each other out. And for those of you who've drawn Paper B, don't forget to review your textbook occasionally during the holidays to refresh your memory."

"Yes, Valentine is right!" Martz Xiu, the second-year Defense Against the Dark Arts class representative, nodded.

"We Hufflepuffs are the most united, and I believe everyone can achieve good results. Even if this exam is a little troublesome, as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties!"

The students responded one after another, and a warm and determined atmosphere filled the lounge.

In the common room on the top floor of Ravenclaw Tower, students were discussing at once, sparks of thought flying everywhere.

"From a rational perspective, this system actually makes sense," said sixth-grader Tom Cruise (the fourth-grader whose diary controlled him) earnestly. "The school probably wants to comprehensively assess our knowledge by giving us tests at different times, avoiding the randomness of a single exam."

"That being said, I'm still worried about the difference in difficulty between Papers A and B." Luna Lovegood, sitting alone in a corner, tilted her head, her eyes vacant. "If I get Paper A, will it be incredibly difficult? What if I fail? I'd like to take more interesting electives next semester."

She was holding a copy of The Quibbler in her hand and flipping through the pages absentmindedly, but no one paid any attention to her.

Meg Irene said, "I think since the school has arranged this, it will definitely ensure fairness. What we need to do now is to hurry to the library and review the knowledge we learned this semester. No matter which paper we get, we will be confident."

She stood up and pretended to go to the library.

"Isn't she in fifth grade? Why are you so excited?"

"But she's the Defense Against the Dark Arts class representative. Who do you think could come up with such a system at Hogwarts?"

"Well, there's no way Professor Holmes can get away."

In a small office next to the Defense Against the Dark Arts office on the third floor.

As soon as you step into the office, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge, ancient and heavy wooden desk made of magical oak. The desktop exudes a soft luster, as if it was cast with a magic that will never be covered in dust.

Various documents and parchment scrolls were neatly placed on the table. They contained various teaching plans, student files, and examination arrangements required for the daily operations of the Academic Affairs Office.

At the corner of the table stood an exquisite small magic hourglass, with the sand gleaming faintly. It was not only a timekeeping tool, but also could automatically adjust the flow rate according to the urgency of the affairs of the Academic Affairs Office, ensuring that the Director of the Academic Affairs Office was aware of the time nodes of various tasks at any time.

On the wall behind the desk hung a huge panoramic view of Hogwarts Castle, an enlarged and crude version of the Marauder's Map...

The black dots on this map only represent students, but the students' names are not shown. All the professors at Hogwarts are not shown on this map.

But these are enough for the Dean of Academic Affairs to have a comprehensive understanding of the students' overall situation.

Along the walls are tall bookshelves made of dragon scale wood, which are sturdy and fireproof.

The shelves are filled with a wide variety of books, from ancient magic texts that record the solutions to long-lost spells, to modern works on magic education theory that explore how to inspire the potential of young wizards; there are also teaching experiences written by professors of various disciplines, providing first-hand information for the Academic Affairs Office to adjust its teaching strategies.

Under the bookshelf, there are several hidden drawers, which contain some precious magic items, such as magic crystal balls that can detect students' magic fluctuations, magic speaking mirrors for emergency contact with teachers, etc.

On one side of the office, there is a small meeting area with several comfortable armchairs. The Hogwarts emblem is embroidered on the surface of the chairs. Sitting on them, you can feel the warmth and strength of the school.

In the corner of the office, there is a special house-elf summoning bell, the sound of which can be accurately transmitted to the ears of house-elves in every corner of the school.

When there is a need to urgently move teaching materials, clean the office, or prepare tea and snacks for a meeting, the Dean of the Academic Affairs Office only needs to ring the bell and the house-elves will quickly come to help.

Near the window, the director's personal belongings are placed. His old wand is placed on an exquisite wand stand, next to which are photos of him and Harry Potter. These photos move from time to time, recreating those warm and unforgettable moments.

Douglas, who had just finished class, pushed the door open and walked in...

Chapter 328 Director of the Academic Affairs Office (No one guessed correctly)

As soon as I entered the door, I heard a warm greeting:

"Douglas, you're finally here!"

Looking up, I saw Sirius standing up from behind his desk with a smile on his face and striding towards me.

Douglas looked around and saw Sirius looking so high-spirited. His eyebrows raised.

"Are you moving the Black family patriarch's study here?"

Sirius sat on the sofa next to the bookshelf and said disdainfully: