Hagrid's job

[beatnik24601]

No: HPFGUIDX 116090


Hester writes:
> Sorry if this has already been discussed ad nausium, but I'm fairly
> new and this just occurred to me.
> 
> What is Hagrid's job?  When he first introduces himself to Harry he
> states that he is "Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts."  What 
> does this mean?  We know he looks after the grounds and animals, 
> including the forbidden forest.  <snip>  Or are there other keys?  
> Or is it something like a secret keeper and access to Hogwarts is 
> somehow tied into Hagrid?  Any ideas?


There was a thread on this earlier, starting here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/113154

I don't think the group ever reached any consensus, but, of course, 
there are some great theories and information.  Hope this helps.

Beatnik