Apparating

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No: HPFGUIDX 81474

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Potterfanme" <fc26det at a...> 
wrote:

> Obviously everyone is free to come and go as they please as 
evidenced 
> in OOP when the DA leaves on the Thestrals.  Could there be some 
sort 
> of spell on the gates to let someone know when a person passes 
> through them?  Of course, if this was the case, Snape would have 
> known or been able to find out if the DA had left the grounds.  Too 
> many questions!
> 
> Susan-who always enjoys a little friendly banter with Golly!!

Golly: I find it really interesting that some rules are bound by 
magic and others are not.  For instance the houses are secretly 
placed and Gryffindor is protected by an enchanted portrait.  

Quills are magiked to prevent cheating.  Apparating onto the grounds 
is not blocked, but kids are not kept magically on the grounds.  

It would be interesting to know why there is no spell to make sure 
that kids don't go into the forest or off the grounds. Presumably 
magical wards are possible.  

Golly