Hagrid IS a good teacher!! WAS Re: Hagrid and Snape: Nice people get a pass

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Valky:
Because Hippogryffs are no less dangerous than some of the 
explosions in Snape's dungeon, for a start. 
 
When Malfoy *deliberately* incenses Buckbeak, Hagrid shows that he 
has enough control and respect over Bucky to prevent a serious 
incedent.  The trial is a SHAM, Draco and the other students weren't 
in real danger from Buckbeak while Hagrid was there watching, and I 
don't recall him sneaking off for a smoko during the lesson, so he 
is NOT irresponsible as far as I'm concerned.
 
Snape OTOH *is* denying his students a sense of protectedness when 
they make potions, and people have been sent to the Hospital Wing 
from Snapes class as well. Not just Hagrids.
I am not giving Hagrid a free pass to be irresponsible. I stand firm 
that he IS a better more responsible and caring teacher than Snape. 
Full stop.


Alla:

LOLOL! Great post, Valky. Actually I agree with you that on that 
particular lesson Hagrid behaved VERY responsibly.

What I was questioning and still am is whether it was wise to start 
with Hypocriffs in the first place, not how he conducted the lesson 
itself.

Second point - you KNOW how I feel about Snape's teaching skills. :o)
I am not sure though why you think that Snape denies his students 
the sense of protectedness during the lessons. I am speaking purely 
about technical safety. Are you saying that there are some 
precautions which need to be taken during potions lessons and Snape 
fails to exercise them?

I absolutely agree with you though that Hagrid is more CARING 
teacher than Snape. :o)

JMO,

Alla