Hagrid's Wand

[Joy0823]

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From: Joy0823
Subject: Hagrid's Wand
Date: 8/11/00 1:35 pm  (ET)

I started rereading Philosopher's Stone (or do we call it by the British
name around here?) today, and with the Hagrid discussion in mind, picked
up on more evidence that his wand was still functional. It's funny how
this group makes me notice things I never did before.

First, he swings the umbrella around before giving Dudley his tail. This
would be like a wizard pointing his wand. Second, he tells Olivander
that he still has the pieces, then clutches the umbrella. There seems
to be some link between the two. He also uses the umbrella to make the
canoe he brings Harry back from the shack in row itself. He seems quite
nervous about it, and warns Harry not to tell anyone.

IMHO, all of these things together make a great case for Hagrid still
having his wand, hiding it in the umbrella, and using it to perform magic.

~Joy~