In Defense of Hagrid

[horridporrid03]

No: HPFGUIDX 143877

> >>Steve/bboyminn:
> <snip>
> I predict that in the future, once Hagrid sees what his true job   
> is, he will set up a gradually advancing curriculum that          
> introduces basic creatures first and advanced creature to more    
> advanced students. I futher predict that once he has his 'legs',   
> so to speak, his classes will become very popular and Hagrid will 
> become a very well respected teacher.
> <snip>

Betsy Hp:
I think the potential is certainly there.  And Hagrid has a wealth 
of knowledge the students could certainly benefit from.  But...

> >>Steve/bboyminn:
> So, in a sense, it was really Draco's own lack of interest and     
> attention, and his own arrogance that got him hurt.
> <snip>

Betsy Hp:
If Hagrid shares this "I did no wrong" attitude, his potential will 
never be realised.  Instead, Hagrid will remain the least popular 
teacher at Hogwarts; a joke at the best, hated at the least.  Until, 
of course, an arrogant little thirteen year old misses a vital piece 
of instruction and is killed.  Or a rare creature gets out of hand 
and is killed.  At which point I think the board of goveners would 
have no choice but to step in and have Hagrid removed.

Betsy Hp (who probably should have combined her posts a bit better)