almost British

[Pippin]

> Pippin F:  
> > > And I initially thought Glasgow was wrong for Hagrid, 
> > > but it seems OK now. It does make me think about how 
> > > the Wizard World is layered withthe Muggle World.
> 
> Carol: 
> > Glasgow? He has some sort of Scottish accent? 
> 
> Kathy:
> I think Hagrid's accent comes from around Somerset.

Pippin Fowler:
I just looked up Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), and IMDB says he was born 
in Rutherglen, Scotland, a suburb of Glasgow. He attended Glasgow Art 
School. So, whatever he's aiming for on screen, it seems I'm hearing a 
wee bit of his birthplace peeking through.

Pippin Fowler