Hagrid

[Kelly Molinari]

No: HPFGUIDX 153375

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "steven1965aaa"
<steven1965aaa at ...> wrote:
>
> I haven't seen much speculation here on what role Hagrid will play in 
> Book 7.  <snip of speculation by steven1965aaa>

Kelly:
    
   Hagrid's official position at Hogwarts is "Keeper of the Keys and
Grounds", and Dumbledore is the only headmaster (or wizard, for that
matter) to be buried on the grounds. Hagrid was the one who picked up
Dumbledore's body and was not seen again until later (not really sure
how much later) in the hospital wing when he reports to McGonagall
that he has moved the body. We see him again shortly afterwards in the
headmaster's office, where he is conspiciously quiet, yet crying. The
last time we see him is when he is carrying in Dumbledore's covered
body for the funeral, again sobbing. We have no reason to believe that
anyone except Hagrid has had any contact with the dead Dumbledore. 
     
     It is my belief that IF Dumbledore is not dead, that Hagrid is in
on it. Dumbledore's line the he would trust Hagrid with his life is
very fitting here. Is Hagrid feeding Dumbledore the Draught of the
Living Dead potion, waiting for the time to be right for Dumbledore's
return? Did Dumbledore transfigure himself into a white tomb, to be
watched over by his ever faithful grounds-keeper? Or, if Dumbledore is
in fact part Phoenix is Hagrid minding the bird until it matures? And
what of Grawp? Why do we need that storyline? We already know that
Hagrid has a soft spot for large unruly creatures. Could Dumbledore be
with Grawp, deep in the forbidden forest?

    I too love the character of Hagrid and view him as one of Harry's
protectors. I think he is smarter than he seems, after all he did
predict that Voldemort was not gone for good. Even though he has a
knack for putting his foot in his mouth, I often wonder if it is done
on purpose to gently nudge Harry in the right direction. Whether
Dumbledore is alive or not Hagrid can provide Harry and his friend's
with valuable information on Voldemort. And it would truly be poetic
justice for Hagrid, that lovable oaf, to have a hand in the downfall
of the most powerful wizard of the time.

Kelly, who loves all of the speculation, but hates that we have to do it.