It wasn't clear if what were the guidelines of the Hunter's Exam until someone declared what were those or if someone discussed it. Sure, there was someone who might know a thing or two of details about the Exam which would give their House an advantage. But for those who were doing the Exam alone, like Ned, was harbored of these details.
But not that it matters to Ned. He was ready, for whatever the Exam would be. He was more than ready now that he created spells added to his arsenal.
Four more days before the Exam—or so Ned thought.
"By tradition, Master Claire?"
Master Claire took a long breath with his smoking pipe, trying to savor whatever elements made his eyes dilated. He then ran his fingers to his buzz-cut hair as he walked towards the table.
