26 Chapter 26

After meeting with Tonks, I made my way to the Department of Magical Education (DOME). Though taking my NEWTs early is a sudden move, it is well thought out and calculated move on my part. You see like I previously stated, Hogwarts has already exhausted all its use for me since I have already memorized all books Room of Requirements can provide. No, staying at Hogwarts now would only have been a constraint. Getting to date Tonks is also a significant gain from this plan of action.

Soon enough I reached the DOME. Unlike the rest of the ministry, it's practically empty. I saw an old, dignified looking lady sitting behind a desk with nameplate showing 'Griselda Marchbanks' written on it.

I went up to her and politely asked, " Hello ma'am, I would like to inquire about the procedure for taking my NEWTs exams. Though I am a Hogwarts student, due to being a Triwizard champion, I am eligible to take my NEWTs earlier."

" Triwizard champion you say. Hmmm, you should be eligible for NEWT exams if that's the case. But are you sure you want to take them this early, NEWTs scores are after all very important for a wizards career." She asked.

"Yes, I am sure. I have already prepared for them." I replied politely.

"Well, in that case, you can take them anytime you like since not many students take their NEWT this time of year and all the examiners are free. In fact, we can even start right now, if you want." She said.

" Yes, I would like that, in fact, I would like to take all my NEWTs as early as possible." I asked.

" Well, since NEWTs are almost all practical exams, no written test is required. The examiners will orally ask about theory during the practical exam itself. So, you can take as many exams a day you can handle without exhausting yourself." She replied.

Well, since I exhaustion is not a problem for me, I guess I will take all my exams in one go and get it over with.

After almost eight long hours, I was done with all 12 of my NEWT exams. I gave exam for transfiguration, potions, charms, DADA, Herbology, Arithmancy, ancient runes, Alchemy, healing, warding, dueling, and care of magical creatures.

After all, exams were done, I politely asked Madam Marchbanks, "Ma'am, how long will it take for me to get my results."

"Well young man, As you are the only one who took the exams and since all exams were practical, examiners should have already graded your exams. You can have the results right after your scorecard is compiled. It should take around 10 minutes or so. You can wait here if you want or you can have them tomorrow morning at Hogwarts." She replied.

I opted to wait and true to her words, I got my scorecard in around ten minutes. I quickly opened it and read my results, "

Transfiguration(O+), Potions(O+),

Charms(O+),

DADA(O+),

Herbology(O+),

Arithmancy(O+),

Ancient Runes(O+), Alchemy(O+),

Healing(O+),

Warding(O+),

Dueling(O+),

Care Of Magical Creatures(O) "

11 O+ and 1 O, I can live with these results, I guess. I never really liked Care of magical creatures subject anyways.

" Well, that's an impressive score, young man. 12 Outstandings and 11 of which were Outstanding with Distinction. Very impressive indeed. Guess you weren't lying about already prepared. I have never seen such scores in my entire career." She praised.

" Madam Marchbanks, I would actually like to inquire about the procedure for taking Masters exams too." I asked politely.

While I won't take them right away, it won't hurt to ask about the process.

" Well, young man, it will take a panel of 5 masters in the subject to determine the expertise of the master candidate. The standard procedure is to submit the application for at least 3 months before the exam to gather the examiners. " she replied.

"And if a candidate were to take more than one masters exam." I asked again.

" In that case, the candidate can submit all applications together and can take all exams on different days after three months." She replied looking curious.

She looked at me closely and said, " Before you ask, you can submit your applications to me.

Three months huh, if I submit my applications now, I should be able to take all my masters exams just before the 3rd task.

"Well, in that case, thank you, Madam Marchbanks." I replied and proceeded to fill 6 applications for Transfiguration, Charms, Healing, Warding, DADA, and Ancient Runes and gave them to her.

While I have yet to be on mastery level for Ancient Runes, I will be in 3 months.

" Six masteries, Right after NEWTs, it certainly will be a sight to watch, very well, be present for your tests in about three months. Exact details will be sent to you via owl." She replied.

I thanked her and walked out of the DOME.

I guess I will be having my date with Tonks earlier than I imagined.