Hagrid's odd behavior (was: CoS scene)

[mightymaus75]

No: HPFGUIDX 80362

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Hagrid" <aussie_lol at y...> 
wrote:
> Opening the COS was what Hagrid was (wrongly) expelled for - and 
> because he was never re-instated, a lot of people would accuse him
> of opening it again this time. I wouldn't blame him opening the
> door with a crossbow while Fang was barking.

I don't blame him, it just seems a bit... odd. Hagrid seemed to be 
expecting something or someone specific.

 
> It seems that Lockhart visited Hagrid, not that Hagrid invited him. 
> Hagrid said he knew how to handle the kelpies without Lockhart's 
> advice. Lockhart may have been asking about Harry, since he
> mentioned the help with signing photos. The book Lockhart spoke of
> was the Banshees (not a magical creature Hagrid could have as a
> pet).

I don't question the fact that Hagrid didn't want Lockhart's help. 
It's more his comment that Lockhart was there to advise him on 
getting kelpies out of a well that seems strange. Was Lockhart 
perhaps advising Hagrid on something completely different?

 
> As for the pumpkins, they were due to be used for Halloween soon.
> Not the best time to introduce them to slugs nor repellant.

But wouldn't Hagrid have introduced the pumpkins to repellent earlier?

-Maus