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Could James and Lily Have Escaped Voldemort?

In this short episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William tackle another Harry Potter fan question:

Why didn't James and Lily Potter simply apparate away when Voldemort arrived at Godric's Hollow?

If apparition exists, shouldn't escaping have been easy?

The guys break down how magical protections work around wizarding homes, why the Potters likely couldn't apparate directly from inside their house, and why Voldemort's attack happened far too quickly for James and Lily to react.

They also discuss whether James should have transformed into a stag and charged Voldemort, why Voldemort personally…

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