[HPforGrownups] Why Hagrid's going to die

[Grace Saalsaa]

No: HPFGUIDX 53643

Perhaps its because I like the simplistic qualities that Hagrid possesses, that my opinion on his forthcoming death is one of disagreement.  I don't think he dies. Really.

Yes, we do know quite a bit about Hagrid's history - more so than many of the other characters.  But because JKR has painted him with a child-like persona, I just can't see her killing off Hagrid.  It would be like killing a naive child; one that should be protected rather than killed.  OK, JKR killed off Cedric - but he never came across as an innocent. 

The thing about Hagrid's role that might overlooked is his adult nature.  This one, is partically hidden from Harry but is evident to Dumbledore, who puts a great deal of trust in Hagrid.  There is a lot of conversation that goes on amongst the adults which Harry doesn't have privilege to, and we only see brief glimpses of it. 
-Hagrid knows all about what guards the stone.
-"Nonsense.  Why would Snape hate you." and yet he can't meet Harry's eyes indicating he knows something.
-enough trust in Hagrid to make him a teacher.


I think Hagrid doesn't die.  Instead his role/function changes.  JKR has already given this bit of foreshadowing.  He has a job to talk to the giants.  He becomes something of an ambassador.  And as far as his relationship with Harry, I see Harry becoming the one who saves Hagrid from some calamity. It would be Harry's first time being the hero and saving someone other than himself or another child.  As he enters this adult world, its logical to expect that he saves an adult this time, and who better than his good friend Hagrid?  Therein lies Hagrid new function in the story's future.

Grace




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