Sketch: Care of Magical Creatures Class

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No: HPFGUIDX 18802

Sorry for the delay in posting.  I was struck by the writer's block 
curse & couldn't seem to get this one together.  Inspiration struck, 
however, via poetry.  Bad poetry.  (no flames please ;))

Care of Magical Creatures

If it's a quiet class you're looking for,
Look elsewhere.
For with Hagrid, monsters are the norm. 

First there were the Hippogriffs,
Interestin' creatures.
But Malfoy's dad gave Bucky an execution slip.

Then there were the flobberworms,
What duds!
All they did was lie around eating lettuce.

Fourth year we had Skrewts,
Manticore/firecrabs--
They were definately not a hoot!

Hagrid knows a lot about unicorns,
Shy creatures.
Pure and innocent are they.

Nifflers are nifty to have around,
Seeking gold.
Unfortunately they'll tear your house down. 

So there you have it.  I could only come up with a few 

QUESTIONS

1.  Why do you think Hagrid likes monsters?  (He obviously knows 
    about creatures other than dangerous ones, i.e., unicorns)

2.  What kinds of creatures did Kettleburn cover?  (Charlie Weasley is
    studying dragons in Romania--is this a clue?)

3.  Do you think Hagrid's teaching the classes about these creatures
    for a reason (will they have to face them in the next three
    books?).  Or is is just because he finds them interesting? 

4.  When Hagrid "gets in hot water" with his "interestin' creatures", 
    he teaches them about something rather innocuous.  Why?  

This last one is just for kicks 

5.  Would you like to be in Hagrid's class?