[HPforGrownups] Why I hate Hagrid (was: I Hate Snape...)

[lady.farro]

No: HPFGUIDX 56403

Oh Oh, my dear, dear Jenny!  Why I *love Hagrid.  1.  He is kind.
demonstrated to Harry, Neville, Hermione. 2.  He is human.  His mistakes
show Harry that adults are human, and that tears are not necessarily a sign
of weakness.  3.  He is Loyal.  Hagrid is loyal to Dumbledore, Hogwarts, and
in his loyalty defends    Hogwarts teachers, including Professor Snape.
4.  diversity.  In this age of difference, Hagrid demonstrates his
diversity, by being a giant,  and his belief in others who are different.
5.  A hero Hagrid is a hero figure, not merely because he rescued Harry from
the Dursleys, but because he tried to teach Harry the difference between
true friendship and just going along with the crowd.  Hagrid made mistakes,
just like all humans do, but Harry knew that he could count on him in hard
times. And, I identify with Hagrid, because many times I'm not understood
either, but I was reminded that all of us have something unique, as does
Hagrid.
LadyFarro