Hagrid

[Hagrid]

No: HPFGUIDX 153346

--- "steven1965aaa" <steven1965aaa...> wrote:
>
> I haven't seen much speculation here on what role Hagrid will play 
> in Book 7.  Riddle was responsible for Hagrid's unjust expulsion 
> from Hogwarts and I can't help but feel that for the sake of 
> symetry and justice Hagrid will get the opportunity to pay him  
> back in some way. He's also the only remaining character I can 
> think of on the good side (other than Snape(?) and Harry) who has 
> actually met and had contact personally with Voldemort.  (SNIP)  
> This may be because Hagrid  doesn't have much magical power and he 
> often has a more childlike than adult point of view ---(SNIP) how 
> does he (Harry)look at Hagrid?  I'm not really sure 
> that I can give an accurate answer to that one.  He certainly 
> respects and loves him but doesn't view him as an authority 
> figure.  We have seen that Hagrid although childlike in many ways 
> is extremely capable and tough and can handle himself even against 
> a group of strong wizards (and will have Grawp to help him   
> also). Dumbledore said he would trust Hagrid "with my life" which  
> is a stronger endorsement that he gave Snape ("I trust Severus 
> Snape") or anyone else.  I think Hagrid will get the chance to do 
> something very important in book 7 (like sacrifice himself to save 
> Harry?) but I have no idea what.
> 
> Steven1965aaa
>

aussie:

DD also trusted Harry with the Dursleys even though they have even 
less magical powers. Why? Because DD personally set a strong 
protection over their house untill Harry turns 17.

Likewise, we may find that Hagird's being  "extremely capable and 
tough" is more than just his giant blood (as Hermione puts it). I've 
said before (Message 136558) we may later find a GRAPHORN or 
ERUMPENT skin lining of his overcoat. (both repell spells or curses -
FBAWTFT)

JKR introduced the THESTRALS refered to in Fantastic Beasts. 
Hagrid's affinity with Magical Creatures may include other things as 
well.

Like his Cross-Bow. He may have magical tips on those bolts. 
(Erumpent fluid is explosive) 

Would his uncanny relationship with animals have any effect over 
LV's snake?

DD knew Tom Riddle would underestimate an underaged wizard (so Harry 
could get in the boat with DD) and may be counting on that with 
Hagrid too.

(I'd still like to see a flying armada swooping in on LV. Charlie 
Weasley having trained Norbert, the dragon, to take Hagrid into 
battle ... oh, well. I can dream.)