Things... to see in H.B.P. - Apparation

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 129249

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Meliss9900 at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 5/20/2005 4:42:02 PM Central Standard Time, 
> bboyminn at y... writes:
> I am desperate to get the inside details on Apparation, and I
> absolutely swear, and demand, that the kids in Harry's year have
> Apparation lessons at school. 

> Melissa:
>
> You might get your wish on that one. JKR confirmed that Hermione was
> 12 soon after the start of 1st year and that makes her 17 in HBP.  
> JKR also made it abundantly clear that one must be 17 to apparate. I 
> can fully see Hermione being taught and then teaching it to Harry 
> and Ron on their Hogsmeade weekends.
> 
> Melissa


bboyminn:

Well, technically you are right, but since we are talking about what I
WANT, I think there is room for broader speculation. So, here is the
foundation of my thinking on Apparation class.

It's true you can't get your licenses to Apparate until you are 17, an
adult in the wizar world, but that is also true for practicing magic.
Students are not allowed to use magic outside of school because they
are underage, yet in school, under the supervision of qualified
teachers, they are allowed to do all kinds of magic. Why would
Apparation magic be any different?

In the controlled confines of school, under proper supervision, and
with proper training, I can't see any reason why they wouldn't be
taught Apparation magic along with all the other NEWT level magic. I
speculate (and WANT) everyone who is at least 16 years old at the time
the Apparation lessons are given, will be able to take the class.
Logically, and besides I want it, you must be taught at 16, so you can
take the test at age 17. 

Fred and George turned 17 in April and that summer, three plus months
later, took their test; how did they learn? Since Apparation is a
difficult and dangerous thing to do, I don't think 'Dad' teaching you
is sufficient; you need a qualified and competent teacher. Where
better to find that then at school?

So, everyone who is 16 at the time the lessons are given will be able
to learn Apparation.

That IS my story, and I AM sticking to it. ;)

Steve/bboyminn