Hi Everyone!!!

So I realized that we don't have a place to talk about Hagrid. I was trying to make this a fan club but the Mods thought it would be better to make it a regular discussion and if it becomes really popular then maybe a fan club...who knows.

I just wanted a place to talk about one of the favorite characters in Harry Potter. HAGRID!! He is really important to the series and we need a place to honor him . So I hope you all enjoy this thread. And remember to keep the VTM rules in mind while you're posting. And the House Cup is going on now...so make your posts exceptionally great and you just might be awarded points to your house!

Happy posting,
Dawn

Dawn

I find this very humorous because I tried to make a club too. But they told me that there wasn't enough interest in him so it wouldn't be approved.

So why not be the first person to join your goal.


Hagrid is one of my favorite characters too. I really admire the loyalty he shows Dumbledore and his whole relationship with Dumbledore. I was so happy to read that McGonagall honored his opinions just like Dumbledore did.

What I really like about Hagrid is his good nature. He is a true-hearted character, who always looks out for the best in people and in life and in creatures

I do have a question for this beautiful little thread...

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

Do you think Hagrid becomes a sort of, a front runner for a pro-relationship with the giants?




-Nick
HJP

Nick ...they deliberated on the whole club thing, and decided to let me put the topic here. So I'll take it however I can get it. Hopefully though it can become a fan club in the future..we'll see.

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

Do you think Hagrid becomes a sort of, a front runner for a pro-relationship with the giants?

I think Hagrid keeps on teaching his brother how to speak and whatnot. I can totally see Hagrid leading the argument for a pro-relationship with giants. And whats funny is I can see Hermione right next to him LOL. Hagrid really is a kind soul. He's just so loving and caring for everyone and all the creatures like you said. And I'm also very pleased with how McGonagall honored his opinions just like Dumbledore.

Here's a question....going way back to the beginning.

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?


Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?



Dawn

Well, good, at least we can have a thread to talk about our friendly giant


If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?


I honestly can't think of anyone else who could talk his place. I guess, at that point in time, he could've asked Sirius because there were no suspicions of him yet. And because he was Harry's godfather, he might've been a good replacement. But honestly, I can't think of anyone else who is right for the job other than Hagrid.

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?

I wondered the same thing. However, if I remember correctly, if you get expelled there is no returning. But you'd think that they would make an exception for Hagrid's case. Oh, and yes, he still uses his umbrella.


-Nick
HJP

Hi! I was surprised there wasn't a thread about Hagrid and I'm happy that you started this!

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?
He put the pieces of his broken wand into the umbrella. So, he didn't really need a new wand, he could still just use his umbrella.

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?
I think it would be someone close to the Potters. I can't remember if they suspected Sirius that early, but I think Dumbledore already had some suspicions about him. So maybe Dumbledore himself, or someone in the order.

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?
He probably carried on with teaching him how to speak and be civilized. In the 6 book he said he wanted to train him to be his assistant, so maybe they accomplished that.

Exactly but when the ministry thought Hagrid opened the chamber of secrets they took his wand and broke it into pieces and Hagrid put it back together and made an umbrella out of it. But he wasn't allowed to have a wand. In SS he told Harry "Strictly speaking, I'm not allowed to do magic" So you'd think that since they new Hagrid was innocent..that the ministry would allow him to have a wand...maybe even finish his education since he was framed and all. The ministry didn't know Hagrid's umbrella was a wand, so I would think they would apologize and give him another.



I totally agree with you here.


If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?

I agree with both of you. I think Dumbledore would have chosen someone close to the Potter's like Sirius..if he wasn't in trouble already. Or maybe someone from the order that DD could trust. Or he might of done it himself. Who knows...but I think Hagrid was a great choice. From that point on Hagrid was really close to Harry, they formed an unbreakable friendship I think..




Dawn

I agree wholeheartedly. Also, you'd think that a wand that was shattered and then somewhat repaired would not be as powerful or efficient as a new wand. So the ministry owes him a new wand.

Also, they really should let Hagrid study at Hogwarts and finish his education mainly because he is not even good at simple magic. We've never seen Hagrid use simple spells like accio, petrificus totalus, wingardium leviosa, etc. It's just not fair to kick him out, break his wand, realize he is not the one at fault and then not repay him.


-Nick
HJP

Hey great topic!! I must admit that I at first was a bit scared of Hagrid. It might have something to do with that my sister took me to the Norwegian premiere of the first movie. The tickets was really cool, it was like a letter from Hogwarts!! Well the idea of this whole thing was that everyone who wanted to go to the premiere had to meet "Hagrid" at this park nearby. As the premiere was in November it was really cold and dark. When we got there Hagrid was played by this gigantic man, with an extremely dark voice. He was really scary and he wasn't nice like Hagrid was at all! So then we had to follow this scary guy through a dark park when it was really cold. So no later when I saw Hagrid in the movies I thought he was really scary and not nice at all But later on, I read the books and realised that Hagrid was the nicest character of them all and that he was loyal and not scary!

Ok, sorry I talked to much I'll just answer some questions now.

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

Maybe he formed a club for giants like Hermione did for house elves.And then he probablly cionvinced Hermione to join so they could fight for Giant-rights together.

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?

Either he would have send Sirius or he would have done it himself.

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?

This question really got me thinking! He should be allowed to use a wand now! Because they took his wand-right away from him because they thought he opened the chamber!

Norberta...Ummm that little story you told..well it would really scare me too! Why would they make you guys walk in a dark park to see some scary/evil Hagrid? That just doesn't make sense! But I'm glad he's not scary to you now..your right...he is the nicest character of them all!


Nick...I totally agree! He didn't do simple spells. If the ministry can let Harry, Ron and Hermione back in school to finish their 7th year..why not Hagrid. He was innocent after all! I'm surprised the ministry didn't completely destroy his wand. Every wand leaves a signature behind when it's been used...I'm surprised the ministry never found out about Hagrid's umbrella.

Time for a new question I think....

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?


Dawn

Ps..Norberta..you don't talk to much. Talk as much as you like...we all want to hear what you have to say

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?

Well, I think that there are two big reasons. One was stated in the book; they thought Voledmort would go for the skilled wizards first, which he did. So they wanted to buy Harry as much time as they could. Two- Hagrid was the one character who would do anything (including jumping off of a motorbike thousands of feet in the air falling to the ground) to protect Harry.
Combine these two reasons and who better to put Harry with than Hagrid.




I know, they should've paid more attention. But I think Hagrid was careful about when, where, how much, and in front of who he used magic.



-Nick
HJP

Good points Nick. I had forgotten in the book when they said that Voldy would go after the more skilled wizards first. Now that you mention that I do remember. And Hagrid would do anything for Harry...that's very true.

Dawn

Well, the reason for that is simple. As Norway is a very small country with few inhabitans there is almost 0% chance of some celebritys coming to Norway to promote the movie so WB- norway has to get creative and think of something fun. Like on the GoF-premiere they had a flame-thrower! But offcourse there is no reason for them to choose a scary Hagrid.

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?

They say the reason for that in the book, don't they. The death eaters would probably go after the most skilled auror, so therefore they chose Hagrid who supposedly is not allowed to use magic and in addition he is a "stupid giant".

WOW..I don't know much about Norway...it's so cool to learn about a different country. The flame thrower sounds pretty awesome. But I agree with your scary Hagrid comment.

Yah they did say the explanation in the book...as Nick pointed out. I had totally forgotten that they had mentioned that.

Dawn

When Hagrid was teaching Care of Magical Creatures...why did he choose the some of the most dangerous creatures out there? Do you think this was a bit reckless?

When Hagrid was teaching Care of Magical Creatures...why did he choose the some of the most dangerous creatures out there? Do you think this was a bit reckless?

Well, that's just Hagrid! He thinks all creatures are nice. It doesn't matter if they're dragons or blasted skrewts, Hagrid will love them anyways and think the best about them.

Yay! I love Hagrid

When Hagrid was teaching Care of Magical Creatures...why did he choose the some of the most dangerous creatures out there? Do you think this was a bit reckless?
Well, it's true to character Hagrid just wanted his class to be interesting and fun. And, in making the mistake many of us seem to make about our likes and dislikes, he figured that the students would be interested in the same things he was.

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?
As Norberta said, the deatheaters were more likly to attack the armed and considerably more skilled wizards, suspecting that Harry would be placed with them. Also, Hagrid is very strong, due to his giant blood, so he would certianly stand a chance against a deatheater. And he did, when the deatheaters discovered that he was with the real Harry.

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?
I suspect that, if Hagrid hadn't been able to do it, he would either diliver Harry himself or have Professor McGonagall do it. It's hard for me to imagine it being anyone but Hagrid though.

First, great thread, Hermione17! I'm very fond of Hagrid, because he's loyal and he's a greta person, always willing to fight for the good. I think he's the most true, pure and loyal character of the whole HP series.
I hope in the future we are going to make of this a fan club And I've felt awful in all the past week since I found this, because I wanted to post but there were always another topics ahead But now I told to myself 'Today is the day!'

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?


I think he was allowed to keep him in the Forbidden Forest, and he kept caring for him as always, maybe aided for the Ministry to prevent him from pull out all the trees. Maybe he even was allowed to bring the older students to see him and learning to ... care for him, or something.
That was one of the things that touched me, the fact that he cared for his half-brother, beyond the fact he likes dangerous things and risks, he's been all his life alone after his dad's death. Not only alone in regards of family, but also in any aspect. Dumbledore was the only important person who really stood for him. You also could see McGonagall being a bit careful about trusting him, till she decided he was a good person. And that was worse after he was supposed to open the Chamber of Secrets, and that was worse after the wizarding world found out we was half giant. I think his life was really hard, and he had nothing close to be supported, besides Dumbledore, till the trio came along.

Do you think Hagrid becomes a sort of, a front runner for a pro-relationship with the giants?

Sure, he told that about giants not being that bad to the trio, plus he'd be a front runner for anything related to magical creatures.

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?

Maybe Sirius Black, because he didn't know it has been him the one supposed to have killed the Potters, but maybe he had his doubts about him. I can't imagine of anybody else. maybe himself. He trusted Hagrid because he already know he'd never leave him, he'd protect Harry with his life, and so he did during all their relation ship.

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?


I don't knnow, the Ministry never did the rightest things, just like our own governments do. I hope Kingsley could allow him, but there's another thing: he left Hogwarts in his third year, didn't him? So he isn't very able to perform complex things, as we saw in The Seven Potters, but maybe they could send somebody to teach him, or maybe they could have made him promess not to try to do certain spells that could go wrong.

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?

Well, as they said, here you have some of the reasons:
*Harry would be expected to be travelling by broom,
*Harry would be expected to travel with more skilled wizards,
*Hagrid is half-giant, so jinxes and curses affect him only partially
*the motorbike had "a bit o' tinkerin'" and that would be more useful to protect him
*I think injuries would have come in the same way or even worse, since look where Voldemort aimed first: Mad-Eye, and he died, Kingsley, and luckily he found out it wasn't him, because you could guess what would have happened to poor Hermione ... I think he would have thought of Harry lastly, because he never took him into account, as he never did with 'inferior people or beings'

When Hagrid was teaching Care of Magical Creatures...why did he choose the some of the most dangerous creatures out there? Do you think this was a bit reckless?

Yes, it was reckless, but you know what they say, for Hagrid, dragons and chimaereas, and tree headed dogs are sweeter and harmless than teddy bears ...

[Edit:] Yes! I started the second page!

First of all... I can't believe that with the amount of time we all spend mouching around the forums, that noone realised we had no thread for Hagrid:O Good spot Hermione17!

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

I agree with DeSs- Hagrid raised him, and possibly had backup from Hermione to rewelcome Giants back into alligance with the wizarding community.
Hagrid was far too warm to just send Grawp back to the giants- like with Norbet (or should I say Norberta) Hagrid would fear that the others would pick on Grawp. Also by continuing to teach his brother, he had a means of persauding giants to come back to the good side- Grawp is sort of a translator here!

Hagird opens his arms to dangerous creatures because- like int his case of the Thestrals- they get 'bad press' just because they are different. Hagrid had recieved this reception, being half-giant, and so did not want other people, such as Hermione who is outed for being 'a know-it-all' and a 'mudblood'. also him being seen as half-creature he would defend other creatures- like Grawp and Arragog and Thestrals. He even seems to think that Flobberworms are lovable.

However I did notice he seems to have a bit of impatience with the Centaurs, which is slightly out of character for Hagrid. why is this? other then the phrase 'Not interested in anything closer than the moon...' Hagrid passes no other comment. WHY?

I think it might be because the centaurs don't like to get along with anyone. They detest the ministry and the wizarding world. They stick with themselves. They can also be dangerous if you're in their part of the forest. I think Hagrid just knows the boundaries and gives them respect by...well respecting their space and the fact they don't want to be bothered.

They helped a little in the final fight. They shot arrows from the tree line, but that was about it. And once Firenze stepped out into the wizarding world to help teach at Hogwarts (Dumbledore's request) the rest of the centaurs basically disowned him.

They just want to be left alone...away from the ministry and anyone else that's not a centaur. And Hagrid knows this and respects it.

Dawn

PS Thanks guys for being so happy to have a Hagrid thread. Lets keep it going and keep asking questions! You guys are awesome

I think Hagrid was so negative towards the cenaturs was because they didn't respect Hagird. The centaurs think they are better and smarter than everybody else, and they like to be left alone. Hagrid knows better than to make them his "pets".

And I just happen to have some questions for you, if you don't mind...

What happened to Hagrid after he got expelled from school?

How was Hagrid's childhood?

Did Hagrid ever meet his mother?

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

Well of course he would take care of him like any brother should. And he was also talking about teaching him words and how to act proper, so I am sure he did all of that. I mean he already knew how to say "Hagger" and "Hermy". LOL!

Do you think Hagrid become's a sort of, a front runner for pro-relationship with the giants?

Oh I am sure he did especially with Hermione's help. I mean she did sort of start S.P.E.W., but it didn't really take of to well. But hey it was worth a shot!

If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?

I don't think he would have trusted anyone but himself for that task if Hagrid wasn't around.

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?

Well as for the first time, they still thought he had opened it 50 years ago. And they all still thought he wand had been distroyed. But yes I do believe he still used his umbrella.

Why do you think the Order placed Harry with Hagrid in Deathly Hallows? There were obviously more skilled wizards present to escort Harry. Do you think that they could have avoided all the injuries if someone else had Harry?

Well the Order did say that the Death Eaters would expect him to be on a broom with a more skilled wizard!! As they proved by going after Mad Eye first I do believe. I seriously doubt that any of the injuries could have been avoided! Some maybe not as sevre, but not avoided!

When Hagrid was teaching Care of Magical Creatures...why did he choose some of the most dangerous creatures out there? Do you think this was a bit reckless?

Well like someone else already said Hagrid thought all creatures were nice. Heck he had a dragon for a pet for a little while. I mean come on now. LOL! And yes it was a bit reckless...why do you think Harry, Hermione, and Ron dropped the class? LOL!

What happened to hagrid after he got expelled from school?

Well if you remember him telling the story to Madame Maxime he said his father died in Hagrid's second year at Hogwarts...I believe it was second. And he was expelled in his third year and Dumbledore give him the job as games keeper that day.

How was Hagrid's childhood?

His childhood was good until his father died!

Did Hagrid ever meet his mother?

No I don't think he did, because I think she left just after he was born.

I think because they aren't vulnerable or innocent or ignorant creatures: centaurs are the same as wizards, clever and smart; they choose what they want, and they aren't wizards pets. I think that the reason of why Hagrid didn't like them much is that they are so misterious and they don't fully like Hagrid, despite they respected him.

Good done with those questions!

What happened to Hagrid after he got expelled from school?

Despite he was too young, I believe that Dumbledore allowed him to stay there with the previous grounds keeper, who maybe was Og, or whatever, the one Molly Weasley told to Harry in GoF. And then, when this left, Hagrid could have been old enough as to take care for himslef for the Hogwarts grounds.

How was Hagrid's childhood?

I think it was good, because he had his father, and I bet he was a very good father, after Hagrid's mother left ... And so says Hagrid, that he had great times with his dad. But then he had to die ... poor thing, I can't imagine how sad felt Hagrid.

Did Hagrid ever meet his mother?

I don't think so, since he says he wasn't the maternal kind, I think the giant just gave birth to Hagrid and left. I can't even see how could Hagrid's dad had a kid with a giant, did they fell in love or what?

My question: Besides Madam Maxime, do you think Hagrid ever fell in love? If so, what kind of witches would have charmed him? (well, we kind of know since how was Maxime)
Do you reckon Hagrid could have ended up with Madam Maxime afer all, or what happened with them?

Besides Madam Maxime, do you think Hagrid ever fell in love? If so, what kind of witches would have charmed him? (well, we kind of know since how was Maxime)
Do you reckon Hagrid could have ended up with Madam Maxime afer all, or what happened with them?

Honestly, I think Hagrid is another one of those HP characters that never really had much of a love life. I feel like Madame Maxime was a short little thing for Hagrid, sort of like a crush. But in all honesty, I don't think that anything further went down between the two of them, and I must admit that I think he lived his life alone. Wait, let me rephrase...I think Hagrid is more like Dumbledore in this aspect. Hagrid's love is his job and his students (and of course Harry). So yeah, I think that that is Hagrid's case.


-Nick
HJP

Besides Madam Maxime, do you think Hagrid ever fell in love? If so, what kind of witches would have charmed him? (well, we kind of know since how was Maxime)
Do you reckon Hagrid could have ended up with Madam Maxime afer all, or what happened with them?

More than likely not! I mean he would have rather spent time with a bunch or wierd or dangerous creatures. LOL! I belive Hagrid and Madam Maxime did end up together. I hope they did. LOL!

What happened to Hagrid after he got expelled from school?

I think the headmaster of Hogwarts offered him a post as the groundkeepers apprentice(?) until he became the groundkeeper himself. In that way he could have gotten to know the forrest and the animals that lived their properly.

How was Hagrid's childhood?

I hope it was good... He's dad looks like a very open and understanding guy, I mean he did have sex with a giant(!). So I think he thought Hagrid about the important things in life and he thought him to respect all types of people and creatures.

Did Hagrid ever meet his mother?

No not really, unless she came to visit at christmas.

Besides Madam Maxime, do you think Hagrid ever fell in love? If so, what kind of witches would have charmed him? (well, we kind of know since how was Maxime)
Do you reckon Hagrid could have ended up with Madam Maxime afer all, or what happened with them?

I think Hagrid was happy in his goundkeepers hut, living with his creatures and his dog. He probably like madam maxime, but I don't think she was up for moving into his hut and he would never move to France with her. No, I think that was the only love Hagrid ever got, but he probably felt that was allright anyway!

"Ello. Hagrid is probably one of the best people ever thought up. He's lovable and fierce much like a giant Teddy bear although i think you might have more sucsess hugging the teddy bear. I've got to wonder though.. What house was he in? I can't seem to find anything about that any where.

What happened to Hagrid after he got expelled from school?

I think Dumbledore knew that Hagrid didn't open the chamber of secrets, but didn't have enough proof to prove that. So I thing Dumbledore pleaded with the current headmaster on Hagrid's behalf, to let him stay at Hogwarts as keeper of keys and grounds. Dumbledore knew Hagrid had no place to go, no family. I think he did the same thing for Hagrid as he did for Professor Trewlawney.

How was Hagrid's childhood?

I think his childhood was okay. I mean it had to be a bit difficult to know you're very different when you can pick up your father at the age of six and sit him on a dresser. And to never know your mother. But after his father died...I think Hagrid really clutched on to Hogwarts. That school like Dumbledore is his life.

Did Hagrid ever meet his mother?

Like a few have said..I don't think so either. I thought she left when Hagrid was a baby. Didn't he mention not really knowing his mother when he was talking to Madam Maxime? I thought he did.

Besides Madam Maxime, do you think Hagrid ever fell in love? If so, what kind of witches would have charmed him? (well, we kind of know since how was Maxime)
Do you reckon Hagrid could have ended up with Madam Maxime after all, or what happened with them?

I don't think hagrid had any feelings for anyone else other than Madam Maxime. But like Nick said...I don't think it was a lasting relationship...like a crush type of thing. Hagrid is just like Dumbledore, he's kinda married to Hogwarts. Loves teaching and being around the students and mostly Harry, Hermione and Ron. Totally agree Nick...


Dawn

How do yout hink Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

I think, other than old age, that it would have been trying to tame somesorts of animal. maybe he tries intergrating Grawp back intot he giants and killed or something. I really dont have any ideas.

I can't think of any other way for Hagrid to die that of old age. I think it would be really sad if he got attacked by some of his animals, because well he loves them! If anything, maybe his umbrella backfires one day and it all goes terribly wrong.

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

Well other than old age, maybe one of his new animals like one he doesn't know much about such as the dragon, maybe something goes wrong with the animal. LOL! Or like Norberta said maybe his umbrella back fires, but then again beings he is half giant cures and spells don't harm him. So really other than old age I can't really think of much!

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

Other than old age...I agree with LeoTheLionness1986 . I think some creature might get the best of Hagrid. He is always messing with the most dangerous creatures...maybe as he gets older he starts being a little less careful. Or maybe he dies of loneliness. Everyone deserves to have a special someone in their life...especially Hagrid!

Dawn

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?


I can see Hagrid dying a couple ways.

1 - Dying doing what he loved - Some strong magical creature getting the better of him and he kicks the bucket early (like most of you have said)

2 - Dying of old age - For some odd reason I can see Hagrid sitting in a little hut, in front of an old fire with a cup of brandy. I can see him telling people his old war stories, fighting along the great Dumbledore and the famous Harry Potter. And I can see him, one night, just pass peacefully in his sleep, after reciting his favorite tale about The Chosen One.


-Nick
HJP

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

I believe Hagrid lived a lot, not just for being a wizard, but for being half-giant. Calculating, I've found ouot that by the time Albus Potter and Rose Weasley first attended to Hogwarts, Hagrid was 87 years old. And when it was the Final Battle, he was like 67, and he never looked old (ok, in the movies ) I mean, reading about him, he does not look like an old person.

Oh, Harry James Potter, it's so sweet what you say! The first one was funny (kicks the bucket ), but the second is so ... peaceful. It could be both ways, but maybe just for old age. Hagrid never got harmed with magical creatures, at least he could decide to go for a dangerous trip to Greece and run into a manticore I don't know ... he'd handled acromantulas, dragons, three-headed dogs, screwts, for making the screws, did he handle manticores??, hipogriffs, giants, what else?

I love Hagrid! He's one of my favorite characters!

What do you think Hagrid does for his brother after the series?

I think he just keeps teaching Grawp to talk, and be a proper gentleman, the way he was teaching him before.

Do you think Hagrid becomes a sort of, a front runner for a pro-relationship with the giants?

I don't think so. He would probably be good for the job, but he doesn't seem to be a professional sort of person.


If Hagrid wasn't around to bring Harry to the Dursley's, who do you think Dumbledore would have trusted with the task?

If it wasn't Hagrid, I don't think Dumbledore would have given anyone else that job. For one thing, I can't imagine anyone else having delivering Harry to the Dursley's. For another, Hagrid and Dumbledore were close, and Dumbledore knew that Hagrid could do a good job. If it wasn't Hagrid, Dumbledore probably would have done it himself.

Once the ministry found out that Hagrid wasn't the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets...why didn't they allow him to use a wand? He still used his umbrella didn't he?

I don't think that Ministry people would want to admit that they were wrong about Hagrid. If they let Hagrid use a wand, that would be admitting their mistake. I don't remember them ever finding out about Hagrid not being the culprit, or about the umbrella.

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

I can't see him dying by some magical creature, just because he worked with them. I think that dying from old age just seems to fit Hagrid, especially the way you put it, Nick

-Kel

Normally I would try and just ask one question at a time...but since these kinda mesh together...here you go...

What house did Hagrid belong to in his short time at Hogwarts?

Do you think James, Sirius and Lupin would have been good friends with Hagrid if they all went to school at the same time? Would they have felt sorry for him and befriended him like they did Pettigrew? Or would they have given Hagrid a hard time for being different...like they did with Snape?

And finally....If they became really close with Hagrid...do you think Hagrid would have became another Maurader? And what would his name of been?


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What house did Hagrid belong to in his short time at Hogwarts?

I've always sort of assumed that Hagrid was a gryffindor. I really don't know why, but it probably was because he hang around Harry, Hermione and Ron a lot. But when I think about I think he might be in the Ravenclaw-house, because he has certain similarities to Luna. He likes animals, he can be a bit naive sometimes and he is pretty smart.

Do you think James, Sirius and Lupin would have been good friends with Hagrid if they all went to school at the same time? Would they have felt sorry for him and befriended him like they did Pettigrew? Or would they have given Hagrid a hard time for being different...like they did with Snape?

Hm, this is a though question. I mean James, Sirius and Lupi befriended him later in their life, so I don't see any reason to why they shouldn't do so in their Hogwarts-days. Unless Hagrid and the marauders belonged to two different houses, because then they might not have been around each other that much.

And finally....If they became really close with Hagrid...do you think Hagrid would have became another Maurader? And what would his name of been?

Offcourse he would have become a marauder if they got to know him. Unfortunatly I can't really think of any name for him. Maybe something to do with the fact that he was half-giant...

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

I Agree with both of ya'll. He would be killed while taming a creature. But you never know he could die by geting killed by a giant like if Grawp was in a relationship. and Hagrid met her she could kill him. Or bloody him up.

What house did Hagrid belong to in his short time at Hogwarts?

I kind of think Hagrid would be in either Hufflepuff or Gryffindor. I tihnk that he kind of has the traits of both houses. He has nerve and bravery that would fit him in Gryffindor. He is also kind, hard-working and loyal: Hufflepuff traits. I tihnk that overall, though, that Hagrid would be a Hufflepuff.

Do you think James, Sirius and Lupin would have been good friends with Hagrid if they all went to school at the same time? Would they have felt sorry for him and befriended him like they did Pettigrew? Or would they have given Hagrid a hard time for being different...like they did with Snape?

This is a hard one to tell because the Marauders could have easily done both. I also want to think that they would have been friends just because of Harry. But Hagrd is perhaps even more different than Snape, and that would have been hard fo rthem to resist. Since they were all in the Order, and were close in later years, I think that Hagrid would have been their friend.

And finally....If they became really close with Hagrid...do you think Hagrid would have became another Maurader? And what would his name of been?

I think that if they had been close friends, Hagrid would have certainly become another Marauder. I was at a sort of loss for a name, then I translated "Half" (for half giant) into Latin. That got an interesting name: Dimidium.

-Kel

How do you think Hagrid would die? Other than old age?

I don't think Hagrid would die other than old age, I cannot imagine him being killed by someone/something... He is so strong, and also so protective with his creatures and the people around him, so almost everybody loves him ( besides the Death Eaters of course ). At least I hope that Hagrid will die at an old age, surrounded by the people he loved and his beloved animals, he deserves it.

What house did Hagrid belong to in his short time at Hogwarts?

I believe he probably either belonged to Gryffindor or Hufflepuff! He may have been in Ravenclaw but I don't really think he was. However he seems to be more of a Hufflepuff than a Gryffindor. But hey who knows right?

Do you think James, Sirius and Lupin would have been good friends with Hagrid if they all went to school at the same time? Would they have felt sorry for him and befriended him like they did Pettigrew? Or would they have given Hagrid a hard time for being different...like they did with Snape?

I think that yes James, Sirius, Lupin and Hagrid would have been very good friends had they went to school at the same time. I do think Hagrid would have been the fourth maurder (sp?), but I don't think they would have befriended him cause they felt sorry for him. Well it would have probably started out like that, but after getting to know Hagrid I believe they would have all become really good friends. I don't think they would have given Hagrid a hard time like they did Snape, but Snape was not only a bit different but he was mean too.

And finally....If they became really close with Hagrid...do you think Hagrid would have became another Maurader? And what would his name of been?

I do think he would become another Maurader. But as far as his name goes Beasty! Well for two reasons 1. the obvious, he is huge LOL and 2. he loves different kinds of magical beasts.

LeoTheLionness1986...I love the name you came up for Hagrid..Beasty! It's perfect. The maurders names are a play on themselves. And that fits Hagrid perfectly. Although, I have to wonder if Hagrid had a patronus or if he was an animagus what would either of them be? The maurders chose their own names from either a patronus...James( the stag) or an animagus..Serius (the dog) and Wormtail ( the rat). With the exception of Lupin who had no choice but to turn into a werewolf.

Dawn

Hermione17, you come up with a very good question and my answer to this is if he had a patronus or an animagus I would say it would be a combination of different magical creatures that he loves. Maybe the tail of a dragon, the wings of a hippogriff, the legs of a centuar, the body of fluffy, and the head of a pheonix (Dumbledore's influence). LOL! I don't know i would say something along those lines. What do you think?

LeoTheLionness1986...I think you pretty much nailed it! I can see Hagrid doing something like that. It would definitely be hard for him to choose and animagus. And I think he would want to be a combination of a few of his favorite! He might look a little scary being so many animals at once...but that's Hagrid!

As for his patronus...I don't think you can choose what comes out of your wand. Or can you? Hmmm..I don't know. If you can't I think the patronus might stem from your inner self and I think Hagrid's would be a bear. First..because of the way he looks, and second because of how he protects his cubs...Harry, Hermione, Ron and the Order. Not to mention that he can be cuddly and sweet like a teddy bear and also angry and vengeful (towards death eaters and Voldy). To me he makes an excellent Bear.

Dawn

Haha, I like the idea of Hagrid having his own hybrid-patronus. I do think he'd have a hard time choosing! But maybe his patronus will be a dragon? He has always been fascinated by those creatures. Or maybe, if it is possible, a giant? He is half-giant so maybe that will come out when he produces a patronus?

So I was thinking we need a question in here or SOMETHING!

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?

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Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?


Dawn

Oh, I'm so glad this post is up! I've missed it *tries to hug thread, but finds it difficult*

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?

I really want to think that Hagrid got settled down and had little(or big) children of his own, but honestly I don't think he did... But I think he was happy, living amidst his animals and occasionally getting a visit from his friends I don't think he lived completely alone!

Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?

Definatly, maybe they'll even make Hagrid godfather for some of their children. I really do think the kids will like him

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?
I think he would marry madame maxime and have his own children, but since not much of tis is mentioned in the epilouge by JKR, I think he lived by his own, he won't be lonely, of course.. he would be happy to stay as Care of Magical Creatures teacher and would be happy to take care of the animals in the dark forest.

Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?
yes, defianately, they would have kept their contacts with Hagrid.. of all the students at hogwarts that we know, Harry, ROn and Hermione were the closest to him... and their children too would often go to visit him in his hut to have his tea and the rock cakes..

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?

I believe after he meet Madame Maxime they ended up together. I don't know about having a family or anything but just so they wouldn't be alone!

Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?

Yes I do believe they did remain close with Hagrid. Hagrid did help them as much as he could in the war and in school!!

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?

I don't think he led his life alone, but I don't think he had much of a family either. I can see him living alone, but fraternizing with students and staff at Hogwarts for a long time. I think he and Grawp would continue to be close, and he would still be close with Hagrid (see below answer for more)


Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?

I am sure that they stayed close to Hagrid. I think that They would visit any time they had a chance, and correspond through mail. I also think that their kids would grow close to Hagrid as well; like Harry, Ron and Hermione were.

-Kel

Do you all think Hagrid led the rest of his life (after the war) completely alone? Is there a chance he had a family?


I would hope he had some kind of family. Even if it was just with Madame Maxime. It's nice to have someone and not be totally alone. But he does have his animals and all the students he teaches, you guys are right about that.

Do you think Harry, Ron and Hermione remained close with Hagrid. After they left school and had families of their own?

I think they remained close. Not as close as they were when they were in school. I can see Hermione being the one to remind the boys that they had to visit Hagrid. Especially when Harry and Ron were busy at the ministry and Hermione went back to finish school.

I just hope they all wouldn't be too busy with their kids and jobs and forget about Hagrid a little. But their kids would definitely be close with Hagrid. I can see them having tea with Hagrid like the trio did. I totally agree with you on this Radcliffefreek.

Dawn

Okay...time for a new question. No one seems to think of any. So if you guys happen to think of one, please don't be shy to ask it! Happy Posting

Describe why you like or dislike Hagrid...this should be interesting!

Dawn