How did Hagrid get to the Hut-on-the-Rock?

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 144282

va32h wrote:
> I just started re-reading PS, and it did occur to me that Hagrid
> used Thestrals. That would be the most inconspicuous way to arrive,
> and the Thestral could fly off on its own without arousing
> suspicion, whereas a riderless flying motorcycle is bound to attract
> attention.

Miles: Another idea would be Fawkes. Fawkes is said to be extremely strong,
and he can sort of apparate (we saw it in the Ministry in the duel between
Dumbledore and Voldemort).
But the "creak" we read of in canon, is a clue for the motorcycle. There was
stormy weather and night when Hagrid reached the Hut, so noone would've spot
the motorcycle. But to bring Harry to London next morning using the
motorcycle, wouldn't have been too clever. I can imagine that it can be sent
to fly back (back where?) without a driver, as hpfan_mom suggested upthread.

Miles