Apparition Class

&nbsp Apparition is a an act of teleportation, an optional twelve week course offered at Hogwarts. Only sixth and seventh years--those of around 17 years of age--may be taught how to do so, considering that it is dangerous if a mistake is made. Unfortunate witches and wizards have been known to severe limbs in the process, leaving an arm, leg, or some other unhappy appendage behind.

In order to successfully achieve apparition, a magical person must concentrate very hard on a particular location that they wish to visit. Professors continue to remind student of former Professor Twycross's rule of the Three D's: destination, determination, and deliberation. Apparition is hard work, but for 12 galleons students can learn and take the test. If passed, they will receive a license.

Any magical person capable of apparition must be registered with the Ministry. Apparition without a license is punishable with a hefty fee. This law was put into place, because some skeptical wizards believe that people that have registered can be tracked during their act of apparition, though the Ministry assures them that the records are only for their safety. .