Sixth year was perhaps the happiest time for Hogwarts students, aside from the first and second years.
There were no crushing academic pressures to worry about. They had already taken their OWLs, and the NEWTs were still a year away. Moreover, classes suddenly became much lighter.
Apart for a few exceptions like Harry, Hermione, and Ron—who scored almost straight "Outstandings" or "Exceeds Expectations"—the vast majority of young wizards found themselves taking only a handful of subjects once the sixth year began.
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