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===Apparition===
Apparition is a magical form of [[teleportation]], by which a wizard can disappear ("Disapparate") from one location and reappear ("Apparate") in another. It is usually accompanied by a cracking or popping sound, although highly skilled wizards such as Dumbledore can Apparate silently. A wizard can use ''side-along apparition'' to take others with them. According to Harry, Apparition feels like being squeezed through a tight rubber tube.<ref>{{HPref|book=6|chapter=4}}</ref> A wizard must be at least 17 years old to Apparate, and must obtain a license. Studentsstudents at Hogwarts may take Apparition lessons during their sixth year. Wizards without an Apparition license can use "side-along apparition" to travel with someone who does.
Learning to Apparate is difficult, and students run the risk of ''splinching''—being physically split between the origin and destination. Splinching is quite common during lessons, and can be uncomfortable or very painful, but is ultimately harmless if properly reversed. To remedy a splinch requires the assistance of the Ministry's [[Accidental Magic Reversal Squad]], althoughor essence of [[origanum dictamnus|dittany]] can also mend certain wounds. Splinching is quite common during lessons, and can be uncomfortable (and at times rather gruesome) depending on the body parts splinched, but is ultimately harmless if promptly and properly reversed.
The characters in the novels consider it rude to Apparate directly into a private area, such as a home. Dumbledore states in ''Half-Blood Prince'' that it would be "as rude as kicking down the front door". Apparition is considered unreliable over long distances, and even experienced practitioners sometimes prefer other means of transport. Rowling has stated that cross-continental Apparition "would almost certainly result in severe injury or death."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rowling |first1=J.K. |date=20 December 2016 |title=Welcome to my new website! |url=https://www.jkrowling.com/welcome-to-my-new-website/ |access-date=5 May 2017 |website=jkrowling.com}}</ref> For reasons of security, Hogwarts is protected by anti-Apparition spells, which prevent most humans from Apparating on the school grounds.
===Other teleportation===
Magical devices such as the [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Floo Powder|Floo Network]], [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Portkeys|Portkeys]] and [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Vanishing Cabinet|Vanishing Cabinets]] provide forms of teleportation. Some magical creatures have their own forms of teleportation. House-elves are not affected by anti-apparitionApparition enchantments, and can therefore apparateApparate intoon and out ofHogwarts Hogwartsgrounds. Phoenixes such as [[Fawkes]] can disappear and reappear in a burst of flame.
Some magical devices like the [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Floo Powder|Floo Network]], [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Portkeys|Portkeys]] and [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Vanishing Cabinet|Vanishing Cabinets]] also provide forms of magical teleportation.
==Spell-like effects==
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