How to Catch an Apparator?

[karenoc1]

No: HPFGUIDX 73997

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> I think you're right; I'm not certain how the Ministry can monitor 
> licensed versus unlicensed apparators.  I'm guessing it's kind of 
> like unregistered anamagi: if you're caught, you're in trouble!  
But 
> only if you're caught....
> karenoc1

I'm replying to my own post here, but I should have added a few 
points.  I too have always been troubled by Apparation.  JKR does 
point out that it's difficult, that a license is required, and that 
things can go seriously! wrong (eg., splinching).  But how can 
someone apparate to a place that they've never seen?  Simply by 
coordinates?  (For example, Bill, Charlie, and Percy apparate to the 
Quidditch World Cup, but they had *probably* never been to that exact 
and crowded! location before.)  And if this is how it works, then how 
does one prevent apparating into something like a tree or person, 
etc.?

I'm wondering if JKR found her inspiration for Apparation in the 
science fiction classic, The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester.  
Here, characters can jaunte (much like apparating), but only up to a 
certain number of miles per jaunte.  Also, there are things like 
jaunting platforms that help control jaunting into things that could 
ruin one's day!

So I guess my point is this: I agree that JKR needs to spend some 
more time considering the implications of apparating.  She says it's 
not easy, but she just doesn't support that with enough actual 
evidence.
karenoc1