Chapter 322
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The duo are led through the castle and into an unused classroom where two desks sit in the middle of the room a few meters away from each other. At the back of the room there are two elder men and one woman sitting inbetween them, all of them are wearing posh looking dress robes and a pointy hat reminiscent of the one Mcgonagall wears around the school.
Professor Babbling "I wish you both luck in these exams, hopefully I'll find one of you in my class, hmm?"
They duo nod and give thanks and approach the examiners as Babbling leaves the room.
"Examinee's please state your names and age." the woman says.
Reima shrugs, and does so, followed by Ciri.
The examiners begin to introduce themselves after confirming that they have the right people.
The woman introduces them all, "I am Meredith Pontshrub a member of the department of education. My colleagues Edmund Griffin," "No relation to Gryffindor" he adds with smile before letting her carry on. "And Trumpus Dooltus."
Trumpus nods at them, his weird blonde hair almost slapping him in the face as he does so. "So, these, are the examinee's? Why, am I not surprised... Does, the Minister really think we have too much, free time?" he says in an arrogant weirdly organised sentence that Ciri and Reima barely managed to piece together.
The people next to him seem to sigh as they hear him talk, "Trumpus, whether you like it or not, this was in the job description."
Trumpus rubs his palms together slowly, "That, may be so, but I hold no hope for these... Things." he says staring Reima in the eyes. Although the almost orange skinned man pales slightly when Reima's slit pupils contract like a predator looking at it's prey.
Edmund "Now, now. I believe we'll just have to see how knowledgeable they are, er Miss Rivia, could you please leave your familiar up here with us? While it's unusual that they'd be used to cheat, it isn't unheard of." he grumbles to himself thinking of the Puffskein incident years ago.
Ciri reluctantly walks up and places Snuffles as far from Trumpus as possible, "You will not harm her in any way, correct?" she states receiving a nod from Meredith and Edmund.
Meredith "Now them, once you two take a sit you will be presented with tests that will include questions from all years and all subjects. Do not worry if you cannot answer some as even some master level questions have been added to supplement the difficulty. These will not count as either your OWL or NEWT's so you will have to retake those tests after your tuition at Hogwarts ends. There is a practical part of the exam in which you will be asked to perform spells for us to observe your proficiency in them, this is also an opportunity to present abilities that may not have been included in the test. Do NOT speak to each other and if you wish to ask a question please raise your hand straight up in the air, one of us will inquire what the problem is. Once the tests are done we will evaluate your proficiency and send the findings to the school board and staff who will decide which year you will be placed in. Any questions?" she asks after her explanation.
The duo shake their heads and are asked to sit, they are given a couple minutes to compose themselves before a large stack of papers drops onto each of their tables and beginning the test.
And thus, the two start flipping through the pages of the test, Reima finding most easily answered while some that he assumes are the Master level questions allude him. There are various questions about history, these actually become quite troubling for Reima as he knows two different histories that are vaguely similar yet have massive differences. This ended up with him writing almost nonsensical answers for some of the history based questions, though he did prove himself adept at Ancient Runes, Arithmancy and even some vague Alchemy questions that were thrown in.
His charms and defence against the dark arts were pretty good along with his potions, though this was partly due to there not being any practical tests for this subject... His transfiguration was excellent however and he was looking forward to showing how much he has improved during the practical test for this subject.
Ciri was having some trouble however, she was finding it incredibly disheartening to be unable to answer most of the questions, yes she hadn't studied for Ancient runes, Arithmancy, Care of magical creatures or even Alchemy (Though she was pretty good at the Witchers version) but no one could blame her could they? She had seven years worth of stuff to learn and was barely able to get to an acceptable level in the core subjects. Despite how badly she thought she was doing she still managed to answer some pretty difficult questions in charms which brought her spirits up slightly.
Eventually the theory tests were completed, Reima finished around the same time as Ciri despite how quickly he was going through it, this was due to him having to write exceptionally long explanations for some of the NEWT level questions. Once both papers were laid down on the tables the tired looking Ciri and bored looking Reima look up at their examiners, only to find them cooing over Snuffles who was being pampered like a princess from Meredith, of course Trumpus was quietly complaining about having to look after some black furry rat but his two other colleagues didn't take notice. It seems like they felt the duo's gazes as they sheepishly look up at them before coughing into their hands.
Meredith "Ahem, it seems you've completed the first part of the test. Regardless of how well you did, congratulations, I've had many an examinee break down into tears before they've even finished." she says dramatically to a disbelieving Reima and Ciri.
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The duo are led through the castle and into an unused classroom where two desks sit in the middle of the room a few meters away from each other. At the back of the room there are two elder men and one woman sitting inbetween them, all of them are wearing posh looking dress robes and a pointy hat reminiscent of the one Mcgonagall wears around the school.
Professor Babbling "I wish you both luck in these exams, hopefully I'll find one of you in my class, hmm?"
They duo nod and give thanks and approach the examiners as Babbling leaves the room.
"Examinee's please state your names and age." the woman says.
Reima shrugs, and does so, followed by Ciri.
The examiners begin to introduce themselves after confirming that they have the right people.
The woman introduces them all, "I am Meredith Pontshrub a member of the department of education. My colleagues Edmund Griffin," "No relation to Gryffindor" he adds with smile before letting her carry on. "And Trumpus Dooltus."
Trumpus nods at them, his weird blonde hair almost slapping him in the face as he does so. "So, these, are the examinee's? Why, am I not surprised... Does, the Minister really think we have too much, free time?" he says in an arrogant weirdly organised sentence that Ciri and Reima barely managed to piece together.
The people next to him seem to sigh as they hear him talk, "Trumpus, whether you like it or not, this was in the job description."
Trumpus rubs his palms together slowly, "That, may be so, but I hold no hope for these... Things." he says staring Reima in the eyes. Although the almost orange skinned man pales slightly when Reima's slit pupils contract like a predator looking at it's prey.
Edmund "Now, now. I believe we'll just have to see how knowledgeable they are, er Miss Rivia, could you please leave your familiar up here with us? While it's unusual that they'd be used to cheat, it isn't unheard of." he grumbles to himself thinking of the Puffskein incident years ago.
Ciri reluctantly walks up and places Snuffles as far from Trumpus as possible, "You will not harm her in any way, correct?" she states receiving a nod from Meredith and Edmund.
Meredith "Now them, once you two take a sit you will be presented with tests that will include questions from all years and all subjects. Do not worry if you cannot answer some as even some master level questions have been added to supplement the difficulty. These will not count as either your OWL or NEWT's so you will have to retake those tests after your tuition at Hogwarts ends. There is a practical part of the exam in which you will be asked to perform spells for us to observe your proficiency in them, this is also an opportunity to present abilities that may not have been included in the test. Do NOT speak to each other and if you wish to ask a question please raise your hand straight up in the air, one of us will inquire what the problem is. Once the tests are done we will evaluate your proficiency and send the findings to the school board and staff who will decide which year you will be placed in. Any questions?" she asks after her explanation.
The duo shake their heads and are asked to sit, they are given a couple minutes to compose themselves before a large stack of papers drops onto each of their tables and beginning the test.
And thus, the two start flipping through the pages of the test, Reima finding most easily answered while some that he assumes are the Master level questions allude him. There are various questions about history, these actually become quite troubling for Reima as he knows two different histories that are vaguely similar yet have massive differences. This ended up with him writing almost nonsensical answers for some of the history based questions, though he did prove himself adept at Ancient Runes, Arithmancy and even some vague Alchemy questions that were thrown in.
His charms and defence against the dark arts were pretty good along with his potions, though this was partly due to there not being any practical tests for this subject... His transfiguration was excellent however and he was looking forward to showing how much he has improved during the practical test for this subject.
Ciri was having some trouble however, she was finding it incredibly disheartening to be unable to answer most of the questions, yes she hadn't studied for Ancient runes, Arithmancy, Care of magical creatures or even Alchemy (Though she was pretty good at the Witchers version) but no one could blame her could they? She had seven years worth of stuff to learn and was barely able to get to an acceptable level in the core subjects. Despite how badly she thought she was doing she still managed to answer some pretty difficult questions in charms which brought her spirits up slightly.
Eventually the theory tests were completed, Reima finished around the same time as Ciri despite how quickly he was going through it, this was due to him having to write exceptionally long explanations for some of the NEWT level questions. Once both papers were laid down on the tables the tired looking Ciri and bored looking Reima look up at their examiners, only to find them cooing over Snuffles who was being pampered like a princess from Meredith, of course Trumpus was quietly complaining about having to look after some black furry rat but his two other colleagues didn't take notice. It seems like they felt the duo's gazes as they sheepishly look up at them before coughing into their hands.
Meredith "Ahem, it seems you've completed the first part of the test. Regardless of how well you did, congratulations, I've had many an examinee break down into tears before they've even finished." she says dramatically to a disbelieving Reima and Ciri.
The duo are led through the castle and into an unused classroom where two desks sit in the middle of the room a few meters away from each other. At the back of the room there are two elder men and one woman sitting inbetween them, all of them are wearing posh looking dress robes and a pointy hat reminiscent of the one Mcgonagall wears around the school.Professor Babbling "I wish you both luck in these exams, hopefully I'll find one of you in my class, hmm?"They duo nod and give thanks and approach the examiners as Babbling leaves the room."Examinee's please state your names and age." the woman says.Reima shrugs, and does so, followed by Ciri.The examiners begin to introduce themselves after confirming that they have the right people.The woman introduces them all, "I am Meredith Pontshrub a member of the department of education. My colleagues Edmund Griffin," "No relation to Gryffindor" he adds with smile before letting her carry on. "And Trumpus Dooltus." Trumpus nods at them, his weird blonde hair almost slapping him in the face as he does so. "So, these, are the examinee's? Why, am I not surprised... Does, the Minister really think we have too much, free time?" he says in an arrogant weirdly organised sentence that Ciri and Reima barely managed to piece together.The people next to him seem to sigh as they hear him talk, "Trumpus, whether you like it or not, this was in the job description."Trumpus rubs his palms together slowly, "That, may be so, but I hold no hope for these... Things." he says staring Reima in the eyes. Although the almost orange skinned man pales slightly when Reima's slit pupils contract like a predator looking at it's prey.Edmund "Now, now. I believe we'll just have to see how knowledgeable they are, er Miss Rivia, could you please leave your familiar up here with us? While it's unusual that they'd be used to cheat, it isn't unheard of." he grumbles to himself thinking of the Puffskein incident years ago.Ciri reluctantly walks up and places Snuffles as far from Trumpus as possible, "You will not harm her in any way, correct?" she states receiving a nod from Meredith and Edmund.Meredith "Now them, once you two take a sit you will be presented with tests that will include questions from all years and all subjects. Do not worry if you cannot answer some as even some master level questions have been added to supplement the difficulty. These will not count as either your OWL or NEWT's so you will have to retake those tests after your tuition at Hogwarts ends. There is a practical part of the exam in which you will be asked to perform spells for us to observe your proficiency in them, this is also an opportunity to present abilities that may not have been included in the test. Do NOT speak to each other and if you wish to ask a question please raise your hand straight up in the air, one of us will inquire what the problem is. Once the tests are done we will evaluate your proficiency and send the findings to the school board and staff who will decide which year you will be placed in. Any questions?" she asks after her explanation.The duo shake their heads and are asked to sit, they are given a couple minutes to compose themselves before a large stack of papers drops onto each of their tables and beginning the test.And thus, the two start flipping through the pages of the test, Reima finding most easily answered while some that he assumes are the Master level questions allude him. There are various questions about history, these actually become quite troubling for Reima as he knows two different histories that are vaguely similar yet have massive differences. This ended up with him writing almost nonsensical answers for some of the history based questions, though he did prove himself adept at Ancient Runes, Arithmancy and even some vague Alchemy questions that were thrown in.His charms and defence against the dark arts were pretty good along with his potions, though this was partly due to there not being any practical tests for this subject... His transfiguration was excellent however and he was looking forward to showing how much he has improved during the practical test for this subject. Ciri was having some trouble however, she was finding it incredibly disheartening to be unable to answer most of the questions, yes she hadn't studied for Ancient runes, Arithmancy, Care of magical creatures or even Alchemy Though she was pretty good at the Witchers version but no one could blame her could they? She had seven years worth of stuff to learn and was barely able to get to an acceptable level in the core subjects. Despite how badly she thought she was doing she still managed to answer some pretty difficult questions in charms which brought her spirits up slightly.Eventually the theory tests were completed, Reima finished around the same time as Ciri despite how quickly he was going through it, this was due to him having to write exceptionally long explanations for some of the NEWT level questions. Once both papers were laid down on the tables the tired looking Ciri and bored looking Reima look up at their examiners, only to find them cooing over Snuffles who was being pampered like a princess from Meredith, of course Trumpus was quietly complaining about having to look after some black furry rat but his two other colleagues didn't take notice. It seems like they felt the duo's gazes as they sheepishly look up at them before coughing into their hands. Meredith "Ahem, it seems you've completed the first part of the test. Regardless of how well you did, congratulations, I've had many an examinee break down into tears before they've even finished." she says dramatically to a disbelieving Reima and Ciri.
