The Charms [O.W.L.] begins, with McGonagall proctoring.

After the Charms written exam, Hermione attempts once again to discuss the test with Harry and Ron, and they once again refuse.

The [Charms] practical exam passes fairly well for Harry, who is examined by [Professor Tofty] - especially considering the mistakes he notices Malfoy making on the other side of the room.

The first week of [O.W.L.s] continues and passes, with Harry confident he's done fairly well in [Transfiguration] and [Herbology], and supremely confident in his [Defence Agaist the Dark Arts] exam. Finally, on Friday, Ron and Harry relax while Hermione takes [Ancient Runes], and they all agree it's time for a break.

Hermione returns from her [Ancient Runes] [O.W.L.] upset because she got a question wrong, and because another [niffler] has been snuck into [Umbridge's office].

[O.W.L.s] continue for a second week, with Harry feeling fairly good about his performance in [Potions], in [Care of Magical Creatures], and in his [Astronomy] written exam, but miserably poor in [Divination] - which, as Ron points out, was to be expected.

The fifth years climb the [Astronomy Tower] for their nighttime [Astronomy] practical [O.W.L.] However, as the exam progresses, Harry notices [Umbridge] sneaking up on Hagrid with a team of [Aurors], attacking him and driving him away as he fights back - and when McGonagall storms out to intervene, [Stunning] her as well.

Returning from the [Astronomy Tower], the fifth years all discuss the attack on Hagrid and McGonagall. Finally, at four o'clock in the morning, Harry goes to bed, and soon wakes up feeling unrested.