Farmer Hagrid, hairy sisters, more pro-Cho, transfiguration musings

[Piper]

No: HPFGUIDX 29733

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Tabouli" <tabouli at u...> wrote:
> You know, a few months ago I thought the next farm buyer 
would be Lupin, but after everyone howled me down (hee) with 
JKR's comment that he'll be playing a major role in Book 7 (he 
could still do this as a ghost, of course, though this is unlikely - 
and would his ghost still transform every month?), I'm 
increasingly coming to suspect that the next significant death 
may be Hagrid.  That would "crucify" Jo to write, and could easily 
happen on his mission to the giants or with one of his dodgy 
pets or something.  Plus it would be a true sacrifice (horrifying 
the Trio and many readers alike) but one not insurmountable in 
plot terms.  (buy the farm, kick the bucket... who thinks up these 
metaphors?)
> 
> (found a support group for Hagrid's ongoing good health if you 
dare...)
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I think there is one big argument against Hagrid being the next to 
bite it:  the sudden introduction of Madame Maxime. She is 
obviously first and foremost, a love interest for Hagrid. Why 
introduce her into Hagrid's life if he is just going to die? It would 
be pointless. We'd have to deal with her going into mourning 
which wouldn't feel right because we just don't have the 
emotional attachment and empathy her. 

These two have tremendous potential, not just for Hagrid's love 
life but to the entire Giant race and their relationship to the 
Wizards during the upcoming war. I just can't see throwing away 
all this potential. 

-Piper (who would also like to join CINEMA!)