[HPforGrownups] How important is Hagrid?

[No Limberger]

No: HPFGUIDX 186708

>Hargrid81 wrote:
>First let me tell you all that I am obsessed with the
>character Hagrid--not just because he's so loveable,
>but also because I find that he plays so many different
>roles in the series: protector, comic relief,
>tongue-slipper, etc. He's a hard character to place
>because he serves so many functions in the story,
>but none to a degree that it makes the reader feel
>as if the story couldn't go on without him (like a
>Dumbledore does).

>So my question is: Where would you all rank Hagrid in
>order of importance?

No.Limberger responds:
Hagrid is a very interesting character.  I agree that
he is very lovable and is certainly a very popular
character.  He could also be viewed as one of
Voldemort's first victims as it was Voldemort who
framed Hagrid for opening the Chamber of Secrets
and killing Myrtle. It was this false accusation
that caused Hagrid to be suspended from Hogwarts
and not be allowed to use magic for most of his life.
He is, after all, at the time when Harry is 11 years
old already in his 60's as the event had occurred
50 years earlier.  Thus, we see a man who lives
within the WW, has magical powers, but is not
permitted to use them thanks to Voldemort.  He
clearly loves animals and may prefer their company
over human company since many in the WW may
not want to associate with him, save Albus
Dumbledore, who permits Hagrid to work at Hogwarts
as a caretaker in spite of objections.  He becomes
very protective of the young Harry knowing full well
who attempted to kill him and did kill his parents.
Hagrid is humble, shy, protective, caring and
determined to help stop Voldemort.  Thus, imo,
he is an ally not only of Dumbledore, but of Harry
and anyone else fighting for good.

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