[HPforGrownups] Sketch: Care of Magical Creatures Class

[Amber]

No: HPFGUIDX 18830


Oh, neato keen poem pbnesbit! Liked it lots!

--- pbnesbit at msn.com wrote:
> 1.  Why do you think Hagrid likes monsters?  (He obviously knows 
>     about creatures other than dangerous ones, i.e., unicorns)

This is going to sound terribly obvious and shallow of me, but because
on some level he sees himself as one? Of course I don't know this for
certain and not having my book with me, can't recite canonical
evidence. But heck, he's half-giant, the wizarding world sees giants as
a sort of monster, how could he not think himself monster on some
level?

He also might like monsters because they are a match for him. He's big
and strong enough to go head to head. Doesn't have to worry about being
gentle? I know, I know, I'm stretching here...

> 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? 

How about it's just part of the curriculum? I mean, in school there are
certain subjects and ideas that must be taught. I don't see why it
isn't the same for magic school. And, of course, Hagrid has some
control over certain subjects, so its also part interest.

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

Well, he lost his confidence. I mean, having a student hurt on the very
first day is a blow. I would back-pedal as well if I were in that
situation. IMO, it would take someone with stronger self-confidence
than Hagrid to shrug off that situation.

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

Lord, no! Unless I could just watch from a distance. Except for unicorn
day! <smiles dreamily> I am *not* an animal person and don't
particularly like holding/touching animals or caring for them. But I
like watching them.

~Amber


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