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Dec 2024
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Why Didn't the Potters DISAPPARATE to Es...

Harry Potter Theory
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On October 31st 1981, Lord Voldemort walked through the doors of the Potter cottage in Godric’s Hollow for the first time. But what should have been a seemingly straightforward mission for a powerful wizard at the height of his power ended up being a catastrophic event for both parties. Harry lost his parents and Voldemort lost his corporeal form- effectively putting an end to the First Wizarding War, and changing the course of Harry’s life forever.


But I can’t help but think that MOST of what occurred at the Potter cottage on that fateful night was avoidable altogether. A way that James, Lily and Harry would have been able to escape safely..And it involves Apparition. 


Today we’re going to be exploring all of this and more as we tackle the question of: WHY DIDN’T THE POTTERS DISAPPARATE to escape Voldemort?


Let’s dive in.

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