CoS scene hagrid crossbow

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 80311

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "tuck668" <tuck668 at y...> wrote:

> > 
> > I thought -given he was framed by Riddle - he had the crossbow in 
> > case the MOM arrived to take him to Azkaban. 
> > 
> > Lziner


> 
> I'm not trying to tear down your post, but do you really think that 
> Hagrid would shoot at the MoM if they came to take him to Azkaban? I 
> mean, Hagrid can be a little, um, rash (?) at times, but to keep a 
> crossbow handy in case the MoM comes seems to be a little much..
> 
> -Anna

bboy_mn:

It would seem to be common knowledge that Hagrid was expelled, and one
would assume that at least the general circumstances of that expulsion
was known.

So, if I was Hagrid I would be worried too. If news of the attacks was
getting out, it's possible and angry mob with pitchforks and torches
might show up at his door. As we saw when it was revealed that Hagrid
was half giant, there are a lot of people who would seize any excute
to have a reason to attack a giant. 

It's possible that a team of Auror's or officers from Magical Law
Enforcement might show up, and equally, they may not have been as
diplomatic or friendly as the Minster of Magic was. Plus, I doubt that
Hagrid expected the Minister of Magic to handle this situation
personally. So, Hagrid may not have found the idea of being taken by
force (a la Umbridge) as his preferred option. 

I think the only reason Hagrid came peacefully is that Dumbledore was
there, and he wouldn't want to make a scene or cause trouble in a way
that would disappoint Dumbledore whom he idolizes.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn