Thoughts on Apparating

[Erica <cymru1ca@yahoo.ca>]

No: HPFGUIDX 51269

Corinth wrote:
> Not really a theory, but just some thoughts on the subject of
> apparition.  No books on hand, so forgive the lack of specific 
quotes.
> 
> It's been brought up on this list several times that wizards often
> seem to overlook Apparition as an easy method of travel.  For 
example,
> Dumbledore flies to London in SS/PS, very time-consuming for such an
> urgent matter.  Also, why do so many adult wizards use floo powder? 
> There are other instances, I'm sure, but they aren't coming to mind 
at
> this moment.
> 
> We know one can't apparate on the grounds of Hogwarts.  This is
> generally taken to be an exception to the general wizarding world, 
but
> what if this is the common situation?  My theory is that there are
> only a few specific places where one can apparate, areas that are
> isolated and well-protected from Muggles.

I think that Wizards have very few restrictions about where they can 
apparate.  However, just like any other kind of magic they must be 
careful not to allow any muggles to witness it.  I think the MOM only 
come into play when there is some sort of abuse or splinching 
happening.  I think that Hogwarts is a 'special case' either to 
protect the students and/or someone or something else (perhaps it 
opperates as sort of a sanctuary) 


I do suspect thought that Harry *has* apparated before.  In PS we 
learn that he escapes Dudley'n Friends bullying by mysteriously 
finding  himself on the roof.  I think that he 'instinctually' did 
apparate.

Erica