Hagrid

[caesian]

No: HPFGUIDX 96814

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Geoff Bannister" <gbannister10 at a...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" 
> <justcarol67 at y...> wrote:
> > Gina asked:
> > > What is the deal with Hagrid's pink umbrella? Who gave it to him?
> > 
> > 
> > Carol:
> > I don't know who gave it to him, but it clearly hides the pieces of
> > his broken wand. I think he even admits that directly at some point
> > either in SS/PS or CoS (and it's hinted in the Ollivander's scene in
> > SS/PS). Maybe someone can help us out with a quote or two.
> 
> Geoff:
> One I can locate quickly is..
<snip>
> 
> (COS "Mudbloods and Murmurs" p.90 UK edition)
> 
> Not a total admission but.....

Caesian:
Not canon, but during the most recent web-chat:

Softballchicky32: What is the extent of Hagrid's magical powers? 
JK Rowling replies -> Not great! He can do magic to a fairly basic standard and 
occasionally surprises everyone (himself included) by bringing off more impressive bits of 
magic. Of course, he is somewhat hampered by the fact that his wand is broken and 
disguised as an umbrella.

Yes, but a little pink umbrella?  And what's up with the spotted hankies?  Sentimental 
valubles, perhaps.