[HPforGrownups] Defense of Hagrid (was Re: Hagrid, Dumbledore, & Second Chances (LONG)

[rvotaw at i-55.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 40274

Well, I've followed this discussion of Hagrid and his ability (or not) to 
teach.  I am a teacher, so I can see things from his point of view.  When I'm 
starting an activity with my students, I warn them of any dangers before I 
begin.  Hagrid did this, but Malfoy wasn't listening.  If a student is then 
injured, it's their fault.  Now, I know the parents will more than likely take 
their child's side, just as Lucius Malfoy did. I've been there.  However, as 
long as I had given them specific directions and the child is injured because 
they either didn't listen or didn't follow the directions, the principal will 
side with me, as the teacher.  Which is what Dumbledore did.

Now Hagrid then getting drunk and blubbering about it was a bit childish.  But 
he's that way sometimes, to each his own.

So I think Dumbledore was right to have Hagrid as a teacher.  Liike Hagrid 
though I do, I also think that Hagrid will be the character that dies in Book 
5.  To me it seems like he was created as a character that children would like, 
and as the books reach higher levels, the purpose of his character will cease 
to exist.  I don't want him to die, but I think he will.  With honor, I'm sure.

Richelle

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