Why didn't Lily disapparate with Harry?

HPCRAZY thumbnail
19th Anniversary Thumbnail Voyager Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#1

Ok,this is an incredibly stupid question😳But all the same, I would love to hear what you guys think about it.

When Voldemort was coming up the stairs to murder Harry after killing James Potter, why couldn't Lily have just grabbed Harry & disapparated before he reached them? (Now ,I know if she had done that ,there would have been no story at all & Harry Potter would never have been the "boy who lived" & all that) But what is your take on this?

Is it because;

1.) she didn't have her wand with her?😕 (Btw,it never says in the 6th book,when Twycross is giving the students apparition lessons that they need to keep their wands with them does it? But in the7th book,when Harry & co are locked up in the Malfoy manor basement,it says that Ron was trying to disapparate without a wand,so it looks like you do need a wand to apparate)

Or

2.)Is it because you cannot disapparate within the Fidelius charms protections?

But Harry,Ron & Hermione disapparated in & out of 12 Grimmauld place,to the Ministry didn't they? But they disapparated on the threshold of the house whereas Lily was upstairs in their house in Godric's Hollow,so maybe that's the reason?😕

3.) Or is there some other obvious reason that I'm missing here😕 (I'm not too bright ok?😆)

Guys,I know this is a pretty useless question but this is just something that occurred to me while reading Deathly Hallows & I would love to hear your thoughts on this.(Even if that thought is that I might be confunded or have drunk a babbling potion🤪)

Created

Last reply

Replies

20

Views

13.8k

Users

14

Frequent Posters

anmol7 thumbnail
Explorer Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#2
i don't think they could have apparated because of the fidellus charm. and i also think its becuz she didn't have her wand...or was it james who didn't have his wand..i don't remember, haven't read dh in a while...
Manojie thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Voyager Thumbnail Engager Level 1 Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#3
Many houses are enchanted to stop people apparating in and out, to keep intruders out.

Mr Weasley doesn't apparate to the ministry from within the house, he leaves the house to do so.

Hogwarts is bewitched to keep intruders out too, houses are usually charmed so people can't apparate in and out...
*Jane* thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Navigator Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#4

Originally posted by: Mkerai

Many houses are enchanted to stop people apparating in and out, to keep intruders out.

Mr Weasley doesn't apparate to the ministry from within the house, he leaves the house to do so.

Hogwarts is bewitched to keep intruders out too, houses are usually charmed so people can't apparate in and out...



Well there you go that's your answer. Couldn't have explained it better myself Mkerai. 👏

lucky_lakshmi thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail Engager Level 1 Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#5
Lily have didnt her Wand. One needs a wand to disapparate. I dont think she did, coz had she had it, she wud have found a btter mean to barricade herself inside the room than depend on boxes.
And even if she did, There is much possibility that the Potters had undertaken safety measures other that Fidelius Charm to keep people from Apparating OR disapparating into or from the house, for they were already threatened by Voldemort.
Edited by lucky_lakshmi - 17 years ago
cezzurockz thumbnail
19th Anniversary Thumbnail Dazzler Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#6
i agree wid mkerai
or may b lily gt confused after seeing her husband dead n scared of her sons safety....(well i knw this reason is really ridiculous 😆 )
tukz_REmix thumbnail
18th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail Engager Level 1 Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#7
both of ur 1st n 2nd options r correct i guess...she dint disapparate or rather cudnt as she dint had ne wand n d protection.
lucky_lakshmi thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail Engager Level 1 Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#8

Originally posted by: cezzurockz

i agree wid mkerai
or may b lily gt confused after seeing her husband dead n scared of her sons safety....(well i knw this reason is really ridiculous 😆 )



ridiculous things are the most probable things in life...
man I got born isnt it?!!!😆😆
Edited by lucky_lakshmi - 17 years ago
Naughty_n_nice thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail + 3
Posted: 17 years ago
#9

🤣 Laks you're too much 🤣

Well my theory...

Does anyone remember, in the Order of the Phoenix when the Death eaters were fighting the order and everyone was really scared and Dumbledore arrived... (And Harry said the great "we were saved" .. I love dumbledore so much!!! RIP)... Well then, Dumbledore used an anti-disapparation charm which ensured that none of the death eaters escaped that area. Voldemort being one of the greatest wizards alive (now dead) would definitely have had the sense to use something like that i'm guessing? Otherwise he wouldn't have got them ever 😳 😆
lucky_lakshmi thumbnail
20th Anniversary Thumbnail Rocker Thumbnail Engager Level 1 Thumbnail
Posted: 17 years ago
#10
^^^I know yaar I am a bit too much..Me takes a Bow! 😆 😉 😳

Related Topics

Harry Potter Thumbnail

Posted by: minakrish

3 months ago

⚡ Happy International Harry Potter Day!🧙‍♂️✨ ⚡ Happy International Harry Potter Day!🧙‍♂️✨

Happy International Harry Potter Day Today, 2nd May — we celebrate the magical world that gave us spells, friendships, bravery, and...

Expand ▼
Harry Potter Thumbnail

Posted by: Quantum-Dot

10 months ago

HBO's New Harry Potter Series: News, Updates, and Discussion Thread

Hello fellow Potterheads!⚡ Exciting times ahead in the Wizarding World! As many of you have heard, HBO has officially announced a brand-new...

Expand ▼
Harry Potter Thumbnail

Posted by: Quantum-Dot

5 months ago

⚯ ͛ Harry Potter Forum Banner Contest 2025 | Voting open ⚯ ͛ ⚯ ͛ Harry Potter Forum Banner Contest 2025 | Voting open ⚯ ͛

Hello Potterheads! Welcome to the Harry Potter Forum Banner Contest Voting thread. Before you jump in, please do read the rules. • Y ou can vote...

Expand ▼
Harry Potter Thumbnail

Posted by: Quantum-Dot

5 months ago

⚯ ͛ Harry Potter Forum Banner Contest 2025 | Results ⚯ ͛

Hello all, Welcome to the Harry Potter Forum Banner Contest Winner Announcement thread. First of all, thank you to everyone who participated....

Expand ▼
Harry Potter Thumbnail

Posted by: Quantum-Dot

6 months ago

⚡ Introducing the Team Feature in the Harry Potter Forum! ⚡ ⚡ Introducing the Team Feature in the Harry Potter Forum! ⚡

Hello Potterheads! ✨ We are thrilled to introduce the Team feature in our forum, where you can now join a team that resonates with your love for...

Expand ▼
Top

Stay Connected with IndiaForums!

Be the first to know about the latest news, updates, and exclusive content.

Add to Home Screen!

Install this web app on your iPhone for the best experience. It's easy, just tap and then "Add to Home Screen".