Hagrid's clearance

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 56028

 
> bboy_mn:
> 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.

Do wizards even _keep_ a criminal record in the first place?

Ollivander knows that Hagrid's wand was broken when he was expelled, 
and probably also _why_. Broken wand signifies this "questionable" 
status; Azkaban leaves a mark for a while, and if someone has spent 
his time there, it's over and done with... you just have _reputation_ 
that the likes of Rita Skeeter can spoil any time...

Sure, Hagrid _could_ go right out and buy a wand. He might not 
consider that as important - he's done well so far. He could have 
bought one any summer after being cleared and not told Harry of it; 
maybe he'll buy one from abroad during his seek for giants?

-- Finwitch