As a dedicated fan of the Harry Potter series, I have always been captivated by the enigmatic character of Rubeus Hagrid. His life, filled with trials and triumphs, is a testament to his unwavering spirit and resilience. Born into a world where half-giants were not always welcomed, Hagrid’s journey is one that mirrors the struggles faced by many who feel marginalized.
Among the many charming, memorable characters in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” universe, Rubeus Hagrid, a kind-hearted half-giant, stands out as one of the finest. Portrayed by the late Robbie Coltrane, who passed away in 2022, Hagrid is often referred to simply by his surname. Hagrid plays a crucial role in Harry Potter’s (Danie Radcliffe) life from the very start. After Harry’s parents are tragically killed by Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), as an infant, Hagrid retrieves Harry from the remains of the Potter house and safeguards him; when Harry turns eleven and is unaware of his magical lineage, it’s Hagrid who disrupts the Dursleys, Harry’s Muggle family, to inform him that he’ll be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
During Harry Potter’s years at Hogwarts, Hagrid assumes a nurturing role and provides guidance; he is consistently there for Harry, along with his two closest friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), even if he unwittingly lands them in tight spots. Now, one might wonder which Hogwarts house Hagrid belonged to during his school days, or perhaps another house could have suited him better. As for what becomes of Hagrid after the Harry Potter saga concludes, that information may be left to the reader’s imagination.
The Hogwarts house Hagrid was sorted into makes sense
The Wizarding World website, which serves as an encyclopedia for all things related to Harry Potter, suggests that Hagrid attended Hogwarts and was likely in Gryffindor House. Although this isn’t explicitly stated in J.K. Rowling’s original book series, his compassionate, honorable, and brave character might lead one to infer that he belonged to the courageous Gryffindor house.
It does make sense, to be honest, that Hagrid is in Gryffindor, the house of the brave and bold Hogwarts students who often charge headfirst into dangerous situations without a second thought. (Harry, Ron, and Hermione are all Gryffindors as well.) Throughout the series, Hagrid shows a constant affection and affinity for seriously vicious magical creatures including but not limited to a baby dragon that nearly burns down his house, a freakish animal hybrid Hagrid probably breeds himself called the Blast-Ended Skrewt, and a hippogriff named Buckbeak (who, honestly, isn’t actually that bad after all). This tendency to embrace dangerous creatures does end up getting Hagrid expelled from Hogwarts, though; after he raises Aragog the acromantula (a giant spider) within Hogwarts’ walls and a student is killed by a mysterious force, he’s framed for the crime by a young Tom Riddle (who becomes Voldemort).
Despite Albus Dumbledore’s intervention, which granted Hagrid continued employment as gamekeeper, the stigma of his expulsion from Hogwarts lingered heavily on him – a fact that remained unchanged by the fact that Aragog, for all intents and purposes, had never actually harmed any students.
Why some Harry Potter fans are confused about Hagrid’s house
Due to Harry Potter fans being puzzled about Hagrid being a true Gryffindor, given that it was a basilisk, not Hagrid, who caused a student’s death at Hogwarts, some speculate. The student was actually murdered by the basilisk, which had been set loose by the Heir of Slytherin, after the student opened the Chamber of Secrets. This leaves fans wondering how Hagrid, being a Gryffindor, could be accused of being the Heir of Slytherin, as it was not him who instigated these events. However, it’s important to note that Hagrid is unlikely to be a secret Death Eater, though the theory does make for an intriguing discussion.
On a Reddit thread parsing this entire situation, user u/pawterheadfowEVA wrote, “so a while I googled Hagrid’s hogwarts house. It said that he seemed to be a Gryffindor. I personally find him more similar to Hufflepuff than Gryffindor but that isn’t the point. The Point is that if Hagrid was Gryffindor OR Hufflepuff, how would he have been accused of being the heir of Slytherin.”
In simpler terms, it seems that it was more convenient for everyone at the time to believe young Tom Riddle’s story about Hagrid and the spider being responsible, rather than suspecting him as the true Heir of Slytherin. This is because people may not have even considered him a potential candidate for the position in the first place. As u/shuaib1220 pointed out, Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, had already formed an unfavorable opinion of Riddle based on his past actions. Despite Riddle providing compelling evidence to frame Hagrid, he was very persuasive and managed to make people believe that Hagrid was guilty. However, it’s clear that Dumbledore knew Hagrid was innocent and had ensured Fudge of this fact. But, as Fudge often does, he made decisions based on what others wanted to hear, giving the impression that everything was under control, so they took his wand away from him.
Why Hagrid would have made a great Hufflepuff
It’s possible that Hagrid could have thrived in another house at Hogwarts, but it’s clear he isn’t a Slytherin. Unfortunately, Hagrid isn’t particularly scholarly, so Ravenclaw, which values intellectual prowess, wouldn’t be suitable for him either. Considering this, Hagrid might fit well in Hufflepuff instead.
Why does Hagrid exhibit these characteristics? It’s because Hufflepuffs are renowned for their fairness, and despite Hagrid’s occasional anger, he gives everyone a chance, even when students like Draco Malfoy from Slytherin house deliberately bully him upon his appointment as the Professor of Care of Magical Creatures. He works tirelessly, both as the school’s groundskeeper and in his role as a teacher, though sometimes he may overstep (his decision to show young third-year students a massive hippogriff might have been misguided). As described by the Wizarding World, “Hufflepuffs take things in their stride. They aren’t afraid of hard work, and they definitely step up when needed, but they also don’t worry about things beyond their control.” This certainly reflects Hagrid’s nature, but it’s worth noting that the Sorting Hat placed him in Gryffindor for a reason: his courage. While Hagrid would suit Hufflepuff well, the hat’s decision is final, so he is canonically a Gryffindor.
What happened to Hagrid after Harry Potter?
In the final installment of the “Harry Potter” series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” it’s worth remembering that Harry makes a heroic sacrifice by confronting Voldemort with his full power. This selfless act destroys Voldemort’s last Horcrux within Harry. After this dramatic showdown in the Forbidden Forest, who retrieves and carries out Harry’s seemingly lifeless body? That role belongs to a tearful Hagrid, unaware that Harry is still alive but now prepared to vanquish Voldemort once and for all.
According to J.K. Rowling in an interview with Today in 2007, following the release of the final book, she had decided not to kill Hagrid throughout the series because it was important for him to be the one who carried Harry at the end. She explained, “It was very significant… Hagrid brings Harry from the Dursleys. He takes him into the wizarding world… He was sort of his guardian and his guide… And now I wanted Hagrid to be the one to lead Harry out of the forest.” So, we are left wondering what becomes of Hagrid after that.
In the final chapter of the book, Harry tells his son Albus Severus, who’s about to start his first year at Hogwarts, that Hagrid wants them over for tea once he’s been sorted into a house and feels comfortable. Interestingly, Hagrid was featured in an early script of the “Harry Potter” play, which took place across two parts and approximately five hours. However, Hagrid, along with several other characters, was removed from this production. Apart from that, not much is known about Hagrid’s life post-“Harry Potter”, but he does have a significant part in the climax of the story.
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2024-11-21 18:30