Hagrid, Magic, and Gifts (slightly OT)

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 56009

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Kathryn Cawte" <kcawte at b...> wrote:
>  
> Phyllis -
>  
> This still doesn't answer the question of why he doesn't have a and, 
> though.  

>  Now me - (Kathryn)
> 
> Perhaps he couldn't afford one at first and then simply hadn't got 
> around to buying one. ...edited...
> 
> K

bboy_mn:

I'm straying far off topic here, but I've always hoped that Harry,
Hermione, and Ron would ask Hagrid to meet them in Diagon Alley during
the summer. When they meet, H/R/H take Hagrid to Ollivander's and buy
him a new wand as a gift. It's only G10 (£50 or $80). Split three
ways, that's $27 apiece. (Note: I think the Omnoculars were G10 each,
and Harry bought 3 pair.) Bet a Galleon it would make Hagrid cry.

I also keep hoping that Harry will have Ron and Hermione kick in a
couple galleons apiece, and he will make up the difference in cost,
and present the Weasleys with a new owl as a token of his appreciation
for all they have done for him. I think Harry would have Ron and
Hermione put something in so Harry could say the gift was from all of
them. It's possible the Weasleys would feel uncomfortable taking the
gift if they knew it was just from Harry.

As far as Hargid, I think it is generally accepted that he is innocent
of the injury and death of students during both openings of the
Chamber. The only thing that hasn't happened is an official hearing to
overturn his expulsion and clear any criminal record he may have. But
from a functional perspective, I think all people consider him
cleared, and he is able to function as if his name were cleared. I
still want to see the official hearing and I want it on record that he
is innocent, and of course, I want him to get a new wand.

bboy_mn