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OWLS 1996

O.W.L exams being taken in the Great Hall

"Anyway, it's a nightmare of a year, the fifth."
George Weasley's opinion of the fifth year[src]

A student in their fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was called a fifth-year (with a hyphen). Fifth-years were typically 15 to 16 years of age.

At the end of the fifth year, students took Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations, in order to determine what subjects they were allowed to take at N.E.W.T.-level.[1]

Overall[]

"You realise we've got to write three essays, practise Vanishing Spells for McGonagall, work out a countercharm for Flitwick, finish the bowtruckle drawling, and start that stupid dream diary for Trelawney?"
— The increase of homework during O.W.L. year[src]
Trio in the Great Hall - OOTPF

The trio in their fifth year

The fifth year was very important for students, due to the fact that it was the year in which they sat their O.W.L. exams, which would determine what N.E.W.T. courses they would be permitted to take later on in their education.[2] O.W.L.s also determined what job opportunities they could pursue in the future.

Students would receive career counselling from their Heads of House, where they would be advised as to what N.E.W.T.-level classes they should take in order to qualify for their desired career.[3] The amount of homework for each class was also increased drastically and much of the year was spent studying.[2]

Classes[]

Fifth-year students had to take Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology. They also had to take at least two of Divination, Arithmancy, Study of Ancient Runes, Care of Magical Creatures, Magical Theory and Muggle Studies. Additionally, if they wanted, students could continue their non-compulsory Flying classes. Students could choose to drop an elective if it became a burden.[4]

Curriculum[]

Subject Curriculum

Astronomy[]

"Harry, yours is okay except for this bit at the end, I think you must have misheard Professor Sinistra. Europa's covered in ice, not mice."
— Hermione Granger during the 1995–1996 school year[src]

Jupiter's Moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto[5]

Care of Magical Creatures[]

Charms[]

"What you must remember, is that these examinations may influence your futures for many years to come! If you have not already given serious thought to your careers, now is the time to do so. And in the meantime, I’m afraid, we shall be working harder than ever to ensure that you all do yourselves justice!"
— Professor Flitwick on the importance of fifth year Charms[src]

Defence Against the Dark Arts[]

1988–1989 school year


1995–1996 school year
Umbridge teaching

Divination[]

Herbology[]

"To nobody’s surprise, Professor Sprout started their lesson by lecturing them about the importance of O.W.L.s."
— A fifth year Herbology lesson[src]

History of Magic[]

Potions[]

"I think it appropriate to remind you that next June you will be sitting a important examination, during which you will prove how much you have learned about the composition and use of magical potions."
Professor Snape regarding the Potions O.W.L.[src]

Transfiguration[]

Prefects[]

"There's been a mistake. No one in their right mind would make Ron a prefect..."
Fred Weasley[src]

Every year, one male and female fifth-year student per House would be selected to become a Prefect by the professor who was appointed Head of the House in which they were,[80] though the Headmaster could intervene, as in Harry Potter's case (Professor Dumbledore felt he had enough responsibilities to deal with).[81] They would likely continue to be Prefects in their sixth and seventh years. Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley became Prefects for Gryffindor house in their fifth year.[80]

Required textbooks[]

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 13 (Detention with Dolores)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29 (Careers Advice)
  4. Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Hogwarts School Subjects" at Wizarding World
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 14 (Percy and Padfoot)
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 15 (The Hogwarts High Inquisitor)
  7. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 13 (Rats and Dogs) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Porlock"
  8. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25 (The Beetle at Bay)
  9. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 10 (Knockturn Alley) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Crup"
  10. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 21 (The Eye of the Snake)
  11. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 20 (Peter Pettigrew) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Unicorn"
  12. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 33 (Bye-Bye Bill) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Chimaera"
  13. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 6 (The Ghosts of Hogwarts) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Fairy"
  14. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 18 (Legilimency and Occlumency) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Puffskein"
  15. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 31 (After the Vault) - Care of Magical Creatures Lesson "Flobberworm"
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
  17. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 18 (Dumbledore's Army)
  18. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 6 (The Ghosts of Hogwarts) - Charms Lesson "Silencio"
  19. LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
  20. 20.0 20.1 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30 (Grawp)
  21. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 21 (The Search for Peeves) - Charms Lesson "Deletrius"
  22. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 23 (Mischief Masterpiece) - Charms Lesson "Pack Charm"
  23. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 8 (Trial by Fire) - Charms Lesson "Arresto Momentum"
  24. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 12 (The Vault Portrait) - Charms Lesson "Locomotor Mortis"
  25. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 16 (A Dance With Diego) - Charms Lesson "Disillusionment Charm"
  26. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 18 (Legilimency and Occlumency) - Charms Lesson "Descendo"
  27. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 27 (A New Danger) - Charms Lesson "Confundus Charm"
  28. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 29 (Final Preparations) - Charms Lesson "Lumos Maxima"
  29. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 1 (Year Five Begins) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Ghoul"
  30. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 7 (The Life and Death of Duncan Ashe) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Pixies"
  31. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 8 (Trial by Fire)
  32. 32.0 32.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 22 (Agent of Chaos) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Vipera Evanesca"
  33. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 2 (Grave Danger) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Hex-Deflection"
  34. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 3 (Detention Before Extension) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Impedimenta"
  35. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 8 (Trial by Fire) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Mimblewimble"
  36. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 13 (Rats and Dogs) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Trip Jinx"
  37. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 15 (Secrets and Lies) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Deprimo"
  38. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 17 (Broken Bonds) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Fumos"
  39. 39.0 39.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 19 (The Unforgivable Curses) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Lacarnum Inflamari"
  40. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 24 (Dark Pranks) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Reductor Curse"
  41. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 29 (Final Preparations) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Everte Statum"
  42. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 26 (Chaos Ensues) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Densaugeo"
  43. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 28 (About Merula) - Defence Against the Dark Arts Lesson "Homenum Revelio"
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 44.3 44.4 44.5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 12 (Professor Umbridge)
  45. 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
  46. 46.0 46.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) - Chapter 15 (New Seeker)
  47. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 27 (The Centaur and the Sneak)
  48. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 23 (Mischief Masterpiece) - Herbology Lesson "Chinese Chomping Cabbage"
  49. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 26 (Chaos Ensues) - Herbology Lesson "Gillyweed"
  50. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 12 (The Vault Portrait) - Herbology Lesson "Dittany"
  51. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 31 (After the Vault) - Herbology Lesson "Puffapod"
  52. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 9 (Dangerous Friends) - Herbology Lesson "Fanged Geranium"
  53. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 30 (Into the Vault) - Herbology Lesson "Aconite"
  54. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 4 (Opposite Day) - Herbology Lesson "Belladonna"
  55. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 16 (A Dance With Diego) - Herbology Lesson "Ginger Root"
  56. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 3 (Detention Before Extension) - History of Magic Lesson "Medieval Assembly of European Wizards"
  57. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 5 (Penny, Portraits, Peace, and Pressure) - History of Magic Lesson "Giant Wars"
  58. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 11 (Mundungus Fletcher) - History of Magic Lesson "Goblin Rebellion of 1612"
  59. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 15 (Secrets and Lies) - History of Magic Lesson "International Statute of Secrecy"
  60. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 19 (The Unforgivable Curses) - History of Magic Lesson "Witch Hunts of 14th Century"
  61. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 28 (About Merula) - History of Magic Lesson "Werewolf Code of Conduct"
  62. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 32 (The Trouble With Ben) - History of Magic Lesson "International Warlock Convention of 1289"
  63. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 22 (Agent of Chaos) - Potions Lesson "Wit-Sharpening Potion"
  64. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 2 (Grave Danger) - Potions Lesson "Hair-Raising Potion"
  65. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 32 (The Trouble With Ben) - Potions Lesson "Everlasting Elixirs"
  66. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 9 (Dangerous Friends) - Potions Lesson "Deflating Draught"
  67. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 14 (Mischief Managed) - Potions Lesson "Befuddlement Draught"
  68. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 25 (Creature of Chaos) - Potions Lesson "Erumpent Potion"
  69. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, "TICKET TO LOVE" Achievement - Part 1
  70. Hogwarts Legacy
  71. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 26 (Seen and Unforeseen)
  72. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 11 (Mundungus Fletcher) - Transfiguration Lesson "Switch: Piggy Bank & Guinea Pig"
  73. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 17 (Broken Bonds) - Transfiguration Lesson "Switch: Top Hat & Rabbit"
  74. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 20 (Peter Pettigrew) - Transfiguration Lesson "Switch: Pillow & Armadillo"
  75. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 24 (Dark Pranks) - Transfiguration Lesson "Switch: Tortoise & Hare"
  76. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 5 (Penny, Portraits, Peace, and Pressure) - Transfiguration Lesson "Feather Duster to Ferret"
  77. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 30 (Into the Vault) - Transfiguration Lesson "Goldfinch to Golden Snitch"
  78. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Side Quest "Festival Fun"
  79. 79.0 79.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, "Ordinary Wizarding Levels" Achievement
  80. 80.0 80.1 80.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 9 (The Woes of Mrs Weasley)
  81. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 37 (The Lost Prophecy)
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