Hagrid's wand

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 82105

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Hagrid" <aussie_lol at y...> wrote:
> --- "Nelle Chan" <nelle_chan> wrote:
> > --- "n8483483" <jfite> wrote:
> > > Does Hagrid have an official wand?  Was he really cleared 
> > > of all charges?  ...edited...


> Hagrid:
> 
> Hagrid was cleared of charges after COS, yet no canon reference to 
> him getting a new wand from Ollivanders ... nor further talk of his 
> umbrella, either. 
> 

bboy_mn:

It's my believe that while it was proven and accepted that Hagrid was
innocent of the charges for which he was expelled, they have not yet
held a hearing to make that determination official nor have they
expunged that from his record. Also, the criminal charges would have
to be overturned by the court while his expulsion would have to be
officially overturned by the Hogwarts Board of Governors.

So, it is generally accepted that he didn't do it, but it hasn't been
made a matter of official public record yet. I think the official
reversal will have to happen before Hagrid can get a new wand. Also, I
think the only reason this hasn't happened is that Hagrid lives a
somewhat sheltered life at Hogwarts. He is isolated from the eyes of
the law, and is allowed to do magic in connection with his job and
that's about all he needs.

> Hagrid/Aussie:
>
> A wand by itself is of little use without proper classes for using 
> it. Hagrid was expelled well before he faced his OWLS, 
> ...edited...
>   ~aussie~


bboy_mn:

True Hagrid was expelled in his third year, but he has also spent 50
years living and working at the best school of magic in Europe. In 50
years, I think he might have learned a thing or two. Also, we see
Hagrid using magic all the time; engorging the pumpkins to the size of
tool sheds for example. That's his advantage while living at Hogwarts;
Dumbledore and the staff (and I suspect the town's folk) conviniently
look the other way when it comes to Hagrid doing magic.

Personally, I want them to have the offical hearing and expunge his
record of all these charges, that way Hagrid can become an offical
practicing wizard again.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn