How old is Hagrid?

[jferer]

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From: jferer
Subject: Re: How old is Hagrid?
Reply To: [Yahoo! #6303] Re: How old is Hagrid?
Date: 8/8/00 10:33 pm  (ET)

YM,

Wizards do live longer, but the biggest difference might be they keep
their vigor and health much longer. I haven't tried to find lots of clues,
but I can think of a couple:

1. The 63 yeard old figure for Hagrid has to be very solid. He was 13
when he was expelled 50 years ago, so he's from 62-64, depending on when
his birthday falls. He's obviously in the prime of his life.

2. Dumbledore may be 100. 50 years ago, when he taught Tom Riddle, he
appeared to be in perhaps middle age, with long auburn hair. In 50 years
his hair went all white and he's described as old (but vigorous). I'm
50, and my hair will probably be all white in 20 years. I know this is
a stretch, but can we infer a wizard lives up to 60% longer? I'm not
sure we can, but it's gotta be significantly longer, and I'll bet most
wizards are pretty healthy all that time.

Why do wizards live longer? Well, I'd take Madame Pomfrey's care over
my local quack's, for one; and If I was full of magic I bet that would
have a positive effect. It's really just speculation.