The Keeper of the Keys

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No: HPFGUIDX 25793

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., prefectmarcus at y... wrote:
> What does that mean, exactly?  I don't recall Hagrid ever carrying 
> any keys.  If it is a ceremonial office, the only ceremonial function 
> he seems to perform is to take the first years across the lake at the 
> start of their first term, and deliver them to McGonagall at the 
> great doors.
> 
> Does anybody else have any further insights?
> 
> Marcus

That seems reasonable, actually. If he leads the first years into the school, it is possible that that title may be connected to that job.

Someone who possesses keys allows people to enter a building, and the "keeper of the keys," allows people to enter the building. Technically speaking, he merely lead them to it, but it is symbolic.

~User "Witty nickname" Googol~