apparating in and out of Hogwarts

[Pat]

No: HPFGUIDX 131317


Steve/bboyminn:
> <snip> But you will notice that this particular statement only 
> deal with 'popping' about WITHIN the castle. She doesn't imply 
> that Dobby or other elves can cross the boundary or perimeter 
> of the castle grounds. But neither does she say the Elves are 
> limited to 'within' the castle only 'popping'.
> 
> <snip>
> 
> I guess my point is that while we can ponder somewhat likely
> alternative plans of attack on the castle, the rare and generally
> unlikely, and poorly effective alternatives aren't really that 
> much of a thread. It would always be far more effective for a free 
> thinking human to attempt to attack the castle than for a servile 
> elf.


Pat:  In COS, Dobby got himself from Malfoy Manor into Hogwarts to 
tamper with the bludger, and to visit Harry after he was hurt.  
Dobby certainly didn't have help or permission from Lucius, since he 
was working against Lucius in doing this.  After Harry freed him, 
Dobby threw Lucius down the stairs, and further intimidated him to  
stop him from attacking Harry.  I think the house elves would be a 
tremendous weapon in the war, especially since their presense and 
power are probably taken for granted.  As George said of Ginny, size 
is no guarantee of power. Dobby was unique in taking his own 
initiative, but Dumbledore has 100 elves who are loyal to him. They 
could be a formidable force in the war.

Rishmosmom aka Pat