2nd Year: Aragog, a giant Acromantula spider – It was this spider that led to Hagrid’s expulsion when Tom Riddle framed Hagrid and the spider for the death of Moaning Myrtle.1st Year: Norbert (later Norberta), a baby dragon that he hatched and raised until Harry, Hermione, and Ron found a new home for Norbert.He favors creatures that are dangerous, though he genuinely loves and cares for all magical creatures, even the harmless ones.ĭangerous creatures that Hagrid has owned or cared for include: Speaking of passion, Hagrid has a love for all creatures that borders on a passionate obsession. He didn’t snap out of his misery until Hermione took him to task over how he responded to the situation. The article prompted people to write him horrible, nasty letters that Hagrid took to heart. However, he occasionally succumbs to depression, such as when Rita Skeeter published an article that revealed Hagrid’s status as a half-giant. Most of the time Hagrid is very jovial, seeing the best in the people around him. Hagrid wears his heart on his sleeve, as the saying goes. His pats may seem gentle to Hagrid, but they sometimes come close to physical blows to those he pats. There are times when Hagrid seems to forget just exactly how large and strong he is, which is evident when he kindly pats people on the back. Instead of vicious, Hagrid is very kind and loving, even driven to tears when his emotions get the better of him. Giants may be brutal, but Hagrid is the total opposite of his giant heritage. Hagrid is half giant and giants are known for their brutal viciousness. If Dumbledore trusted Snape, then that was good enough for Hagrid. Hagrid staunchly defended Snape’s intentions, but he did so because of his loyalty to Dumbledore who trusted Snape, not out of any loyalty to Snape himself. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger often came to Hagrid with reasons why no one should trust Snape.
Professor Severus Snape is a great example of this. Interestingly, those he defends may not always be the ones he is loyal to. Hagrid is also deeply loyal, and will defend those who have his loyal to the bitter end. Dumbledore once said that he would trust Hagrid with his life, and Hagrid seems to have known that. He was passionately devoted to Albus Dumbledore, who was the only person to believe in Hagrid after Hagrid was expelled during as a student at Hogwarts. He stands behind his beliefs and is often quite vocal about them. This is also appropriate because Hagrid was often seen indulging in alcohol, sometimes to the extreme.Īs stated above, Hagrid is a very passionate person. The red in alchemy represents passion, and Hagrid definitely has a passionate personality.Īnother definition of Hagrid is “hung over”. Dumbledore’s first name, Albus, is the Latin word for white. This was important because Rowling wanted their two names to represent the red and white mystical elements of alchemy. The name comes from the Latin word for red (“rubbings “). Rowling was very careful in choosing Hagrid’s first name of Rubeus. Hagrid’s hut seems like it would be much too small for someone of Hagrid’s size, but it was perfect for this gentle half-giant. Hagrid lives in a hut by the Forbidden Forest. In time the two became friendly again, but any hope of romance between them was gone. It is not clear if she returned his affections at that time, but she turned cold on him when Hagrid spoke about her being a half-giantess, something that she denied because she was afraid of being shunned if the truth of her heritage became public. Hagrid attempted to woo Madame Maxime during her time at Hogwarts for the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Additional Details = Hagrid never married but he was smitten with Madame Olympe Maxime, the Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.
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