Another inconsistency? - Apparation

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 176519

---  "zanooda2" <zanooda2 at ...> wrote:
>
> ---  "Monica" <mosu22@> wrote:
> 
> > it seemed to me that when Harry and Dobby are 
> > apparating out of Malfoy manor, Harry's 
> > concentration and the way it was written told me
> > that this was his first time apparating.

>zanooda2:
> 
> It was not his first time Apparating :-). He Apparated
> himself and Dumbledore after the cave back to Hogsmeade
> in HBP. I really think that in DH Hermione is "in 
> charge" of their Apparations not because Harry and Ron 
> can't do it, but because they want to get to the same 
> place and not to get lost.
> 
> 
> zanooda
>

bboyminn:

I'm inclined to agree with Zanooda. Both Harry and 
Ron are capable of Apparation, but Hermione is much
better at it. When they are Apparating in a group, 
it is better to let Hermione be in charge since she
is best, and since she actually knows where they are
going. They can't afford to get separated. 

As to specifically Apparating from Malfoy Manor to
Shell Cottage, I think it is important when you are
in a group that one person be in charge. That way
you don't get a conflict of intent or destination.
I suspect that Dobby initiated that particular event
of Apparation, but at the same time Harry did intent
to go to Shell Cottage. 

On one hand, he knew where he wanted to go, and he 
also assumed that is where Dobby had previously went,
but in a momentary emergency Apparation, Harry really
couldn't be sure. So, I think the hesitancy we see in
Harry during that event is Harry trying to turn control
over to Dobby. 

I said before, a long time ago, that conflict of intent
was one of the great hazards of Side-Along Apparation.
When two people Apparate together, but have conflicting
intents regarding destination, anything can happen. You
never really know where you will end up. So, I think 
we see Harry doing his best to coordinate is intended
destination with the destination he assume Dobby is
taking them to. 

I see nothing in the books to indicate that Harry or
Ron can't Apparate, and in fact, they both do on 
occasion, initiate either independent Apparation or
group Apparation. 

As far as, them not having their license, I think 
that is roughly the equivalent of a Driver's 
License. It's not that you can't drive without one,
it's just that you shouldn't. 

When you consider all the magical signals that are
going back to the Ministry, I think to some extent
the system is overwhelmed. Consequently most common
magic is ignore, and only uncommon, extreme, or
magic in front of muggles is dealt with by members 
of the Ministry. 

There are just too many indicators of Apparation 
in the wizard world to be able to sort out 
specifically Harry, Ron, and/or Hermione. 

Just one man's opinion.

Steve/bboyminn