[HPforGrownups] Re: I *HATE* Hagrid! (kinda long)

[T.M. Sommers]

No: HPFGUIDX 69701

Scott Santangelo wrote:
 >
 > Oh, I don't know. Hogwart's isn't a "safe" place by anyone's
 > standards. Neville passes out in herbology (those mandrakes
 > weren't mature enough to kill, but . . .), the first flying
 > lessons must have been terrifying (Neville, again!), quidditch
 > is "brutal," the forbidden forest is dangerous without
 > Hagrid's additions (and Grawp turns out to save the day in
 > OOP!). Even Snape's class is dangerous - potions splattering
 > everywhere. Thank goodness the hospital wing is on hand. You
 > know, I don't think Madame Pomfrey was ever inspected by
 > Umbridge, either! Hagrid may have a marked predisposition to
 > dangerous creatures, but that's what also uniquely qualifies
 > him for that particular teaching post!

Don't forget that Hagrid's predecessor resigned in order to enjoy 
the use of his remaining limbs.  Magical creatures are dangerous.