Portkeys - Curses foiled again

dudemom_2000 dudemom_2000 at yahoo.com
Mon Aug 11 23:06:49 UTC 2003


No: HPFGUIDX 76624

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "princesspeaette" 
<princesspeaette at y...> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > bboy_mn:
> > 
> > I have a theory in this area of magical travel. Much like Star 
Trek
> > Transporter teleportation, I think, with in reasonable limits, 
magic
> > has a certain safeguard built in that prevent you from 
materializing
> > inside solid objects. 
> > 
> 
> Me (Margaret): This would be a really nice thing to have, but one 
of 
> the most vivid images from the Weasley kitchen in GoF (at least 
for 
> me) is Mr Weasley explaining what "squelching" is, (apparating 
poorly 
> and leaving part of yourself behind: OW!) and talking about the 
> magical reversal squad having to sort them out "they were stuck 
you 
> see, couldn't move either way" and having to perform memory charms 
on 
> the muggles who saw the random body bits.  But the people in 
question 
> were fined for apperating without a license, so maybe once you've 
> passed the test it becomes second nature to avoid apparating into 
> solid objects.  But Fred and George did have a pretty good idea of 
> the setup of Ron's bedromm, and could have avoided most of the 
> furniture.
> 
> ~Margaret

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Knowing Fred and George they probably intentionally apparated on top 
of Ron for the maximum effect! I bet Ron "squelches" when he is 
learning.....

Dudemom_2000

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