Many began to mutter, but looked supportive. One asked: "When should the GCSEs take place? I hope, they are not going to be tested in their final year." All looked at Lucius unsure, but Lucius smiled and answered: "No. The GCSEs would take place during the students’ sixth year." Many nodded reassured, because in the sixth year the students would start their NEWTs, but the NEWT exams would take place at the students’ seventh year. It would be fair for the students. They knew that in their sixth year, most of the grades would be coming from assignments and tests.