Hagrid's wand

[kneazle255]

No: HPFGUIDX 82160

Salit:
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My impression is that wands are only allowed for qualified wizards, 
that is, wizards who at least completed their OWLs.

bboy_mn:
The law that regulates use of wands by students is 'The Decree for the
Restriction of UNDERAGE Wizardry'. Since Hagrid is nearly 70 years
old, the Underage restriction does not apply to him. I think three
years of formal schooling and a lifetime of experience would qualify
him for a wand, if his name was formally cleared. 

Kneazle:
I agree with salit. No OWLs, no wand, even if you are an adult.

This also may be an example of bigotry. Guilty or innocent, Hagrid's 
a half-giant. Fudge's ministry is not going to go out of its way to 
help "that sort" get legal access to a wand.