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unicornkeeper07 Aislynn smiled back at Mrs. Greingoth. She heard whispers that this was to be a baseball lesson. She felt extremely uncomfortable about it. She knew absolutely nothing about baseball. "Excuse me Mrs. Greingoth. Is it true that we're playing baseball? I'm sorry I'm just not familiar with the muggle sport. Isn't it American? Is it like cricket?" She got excited, she actually was familiar with cricket. She gave Mrs. Greingoth a hopeful smile.
As she circulated the room, Bella heard one of the older students call out to her. "Yes, dear? Oh, well...we're sort of playing baseball today, yes. Sort of yes, but at the same time, sort of no. No need to worry if you're unfamiliar with the game, though. Mrs. Masterson and I will explain all the directions and ensure that everyone knows exactly what to do before we get started," she assured the girl. "To answer your questions, though, an early form of baseball actually began in England in the mid-eighteenth century. It evolved into the game we know of today. As I said, though, we'll talk baseball in just a bit. We first need to ensure that everyone knows and understands the basic concept of Side-Along Apparition first."
She turned to greet a few students who'd just arrived, then began the lesson. "
The last time we met, we discussed how important it is to concentrate while apparating. We discussed that not properly concentrating could have disastrous results, including splinching or reappearing in a destination other than the one you intended to travel to. That's not meant to scare anyone, of course, but we do need to be aware of that fact and keep it in mind while apparating," she said.
"Side-Along Apparition, by definition, is a form of Apparition in which the Apparator touches someone else, such as a child too young to Apparate, and Apparates with that person as a 'passenger'. My question to you is, when using Side-Along Apparition, who is it that should utilize proper concentration skills---the actual Apparator, or the one who is simply the 'passenger'? Include reasons who you feel this way, as well."