OK- it has been said a few times in the books that you cannot "apperate" (appear and disappear) inside of Hogwarts or anywhere on the grounds.
They DO make a exception for Apperation classes, but otherwise it is not possible to do so. HOWEVER, in the Hospital ward, Harry Summons "kreatcher" and both he and Dobby INSTANTLY appear at his side with a loud pop. (this is when Harry wants Malfoy followed around).
How is this possible?? Are the house Elves allowed to do things that wizards are not (they can break the no-apperating spell withen Hogwarts). Did I miss somthing? I didn't cacth this the first time I read the book, but I saw this last night as I was rereading it. Is this a loophole in the story that got mistakenly written in??
2007-05-16 11:59:42 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren Z 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
J.K. Rowling has been asked that before I've seen it either on her website or on a different fan site but I know she has answered it because I always wondered the same thing. She said that House Elfs are different than wizards they're powers are completely different so what they do isn't technically considered apparation. They actually have a lot of power its just that they don't really use it.
2007-05-16 12:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by haileybug123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa!! good observation!! I didn't ever catch that and thats something you should write to Rowling about!! I suppose it leaves open the possibility that it isn't EXACTLY apparating that the elves are doing perhaps just something else BECAUSE house elves can only do minor magic as said in the book, and seeing how you can only learn apparation in 6th year, that would seemingly be fairly advanced magic right?? If so then no house elf should be able to do that. cant wait for the 7th book!! see ya
2007-05-16 19:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by miss_jill_elise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that elves don't Apparate becuase they use their own special magic-- So, they don't have wands to Apparate with, which may be why they make a popping noise when they enter. Each wizard has a different sound when they Apparate/Disapparate, so pay attention to that. :3
JKR may have left clues in the series about that, but don't quote me on that. We have yet to understand what powers elves specifically have, and JKR has yet to explain herself.
But, back to your question, you could say that they can do things that wizards cannot. But it's no loophole, that's for sure.
2007-05-16 19:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by vborealis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they can for two reasons:
Even though you are correct in saying they are apparating, I think they can because they aren't human. An awful lot of house-elves work in the kitchens and around the castle, and they're so small I'd imagine it'd be hard to get around without apparating. And my second reason is that it's canon and we can't do anything about it. if you want more info, I suggest checking mugglenet.com, hp-lexicon.org, or leakynews.com. The first two will probably help you more.
2007-05-16 19:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Emmyx590 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never thought about that. I also have a question if anyone wants to help me out. In the fourth book Harry sees Voldemort and Dumbledore uses a truth potion to make sure he is telling the truth. Why don't they just do that in front of an audience so they believe him?
2007-05-16 19:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Remus Lupin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they have magic themselves (the house elves) so there is no need for apparating. You could probably find out more info on it (and actual mess ups) here: www.mugglenet.com
2007-05-16 19:09:24 · answer #6 · answered by cutiepie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
House elves have their own type of magic and so boundaries that stop human magic don't stop the house elves, at least in this case.
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2007-05-16 23:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by WolverLini 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
House elvese have special powers to aperate wherever they please because they can not be called wizards they do not have to follow wizarding laws.
2007-05-16 19:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by Shaun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋