Mimble Wimble (longer)

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 90355

big giant snip  Hagrid is furious with VERNON for insulting 
> Dumbledore, but he deliberately pointed his umbrella at DUDLEY.  If 
> he was angry with Vernon, why did he cast a spell on Dudley 
> instead?  He specifically said he meant to turn Dudley into a pig, 
> so it wasn't an accident.  
> 
> Did Hagrid realize that Vernon was protected in some way?  How 
> clearly would he be thinking when he is in a rage like that?  What 
> does he know that we don't?  
> 
> Ravenclaw Bookworm

Great post, I really would be disappointed it ANY person on Privet 
drive or related to the Dursleys in any way showed up with magic 
powers.  It has always struck me as curious that Hagrid attacked 
Dudley.  I think it could be one of two possibilities.  Because 
Hagrid is not a fully trained wizard, Dudley, as a child, was easier 
to hex.  Maybe even muggles are harder to hex as they get older. Or 
(and I tend to think this is more likely) Hagrid is aware of EXACTLY 
how awful Dudley has been to Harry because Dumbledore has watched 
Harry "more closely" than Harry ever knew.  Perhaps DD shared some of 
the lowlights of Dudley's behavior with Hagrid before he went to get 
Harry.

My thoughts,
Sue