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Harry Potter character

Fictional character

Rubeus Hagrid Harry Potter character Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid[a] First appearance Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) Created by J. K. Rowling Portrayed by Robbie Coltrane[b] Nick Frost[c] In-universe information Species Half-giant Family Fridwulfa (mother) Grawp (half-brother) Nationality English House Gryffindor Born 6 December 1928

**Rubeus Hagrid** ([/ˈruːbiəs ˈhæɡrɪd/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English)), often known simply as **Hagrid**, is a fictional character in the *[Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter)* series of novels by [J. K. Rowling](/source/J._K._Rowling). He was introduced in *[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone)* (1997) as a [half-giant](/source/Half-giant) who is the gamekeeper and groundskeeper at the wizarding school [Hogwarts](/source/Hogwarts). He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and eventually becomes the [Care of Magical Creatures](/source/Care_of_Magical_Creatures) professor. Hagrid is portrayed by [Robbie Coltrane](/source/Robbie_Coltrane) in all eight [*Harry Potter*](/source/Harry_Potter_(film_series)) films.

## Creation and development

Rubeus Hagrid was one of the first characters Rowling created.[1] In a 1999 interview, she explained that the name "Hagrid" is an Old English word derived from [*hagridden*](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hagridden), meaning 'tormented by [hags](/source/Hag)'. She said it means "you'd had a bad night" and she explained that Hagrid "has a lot of bad nights" due to his heavy drinking.[2] In Latin, "Rubeus" means "red", and was chosen because Rowling conceived of Hagrid as an "earthy, warm, and physical man".[3]

The character of Hagrid and conversations between him, [Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_(character)), [Ron Weasley](/source/Ron_Weasley) and [Hermione Granger](/source/Hermione_Granger) in his hut are [expository](/source/Exposition_(literary_technique)) through the series, due to the fact that the trio frequently discover things about Albus Dumbledore and Hogwarts by talking with Hagrid, as he has a habit of letting slip bits of information that were specifically confided to him. He was also one of the first characters to imply that the idea of thinking of wizards as ["pure-bloods" and "half-bloods"](/source/Blood_purity_(Harry_Potter)) is a dated concept.

Rowling has stated in an interview that Hagrid was in [Gryffindor](/source/Gryffindor) house during his time as a student.[4] When he comes into possession of an acromantula (Aragog), he is expelled from Hogwarts as his pet is believed to be the "monster of [Slytherin](/source/Slytherin)". However, persuaded by Dumbledore (who at the time was [Transfiguration](/source/Transfiguration_(Harry_Potter)) teacher), Headmaster [Armando Dippet](/source/Armando_Dippet) agrees to train Hagrid as gamekeeper, allowing the boy to remain at Hogwarts. By the time Harry attends Hogwarts, Hagrid is also the Keeper of Keys and Grounds; the former, according to Rowling, means "that he will let you in and out of Hogwarts."[5] Part of his job includes leading the first years across the lake in boats, upon their initial arrival at Hogwarts.

When discussing the killing off of characters in her books, Rowling said that she always knew she was "working towards the point where Hagrid carried Harry out alive – but supposedly dead – out of the forest". She said she had planned from very early on that Harry would walk to his death accompanied by the 'ghosts', and that "he would emerge in Hagrid's arms". In her own words, "that's what always kept Hagrid safe". She said "Hagrid would have been a natural to kill in some ways", but that the mental image of this moment – a big fatherly Hagrid carrying the limp Harry in his arms – was so strong it decided his fate. Although some fans were afraid that Hagrid would die in the final novel, Rowling had always planned for him to survive.[6] She also liked the circular notion of Hagrid both bringing Harry into the world, and then bringing him back from the dead.[7] During an interview in 2007, when asked if Hagrid did marry, Rowling answered that Hagrid developed a relationship with a giantess but it did not work out.[8]

## Appearances

### *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*

Hagrid is introduced in the opening chapter of the first novel, *[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone)* (1997). Following the murder of [James](/source/James_Potter_(character)) and [Lily Potter](/source/Lily_Potter) by [Lord Voldemort](/source/Lord_Voldemort), [Albus Dumbledore](/source/Albus_Dumbledore) entrusts Hagrid with the infant [Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_(character)), who survived Voldemort's attack. Ten years later, Hagrid brings the [Philosopher's Stone](/source/Philosopher's_Stone) from [Gringotts Wizarding Bank](/source/Gringotts) to [Hogwarts](/source/Hogwarts), where it is guarded by an enormous three-headed dog named Fluffy. Dumbledore also gives Hagrid the task of locating Harry and helping him buy school supplies for his first year at Hogwarts.[9]

Later in the novel, a hooded person—Professor [Quirinus Quirrell](/source/Quirinus_Quirrell) in disguise—gives Hagrid a dragon egg in exchange for details about Fluffy. Harry and his friends [Ron Weasley](/source/Ron_Weasley) and [Hermione Granger](/source/Hermione_Granger) are also curious about Fluffy, and Hagrid lets slip that the way to get past him is to play music. When Harry and his friends decide to seek the Philosopher's Stone, they soothe Fluffy to sleep with a flute which Hagrid carved for Harry. When the dragon egg hatches, the three friends assist Hagrid by helping to remove the baby dragon Norbert, who is taken to a dragon sanctuary in Romania.[10][11]

### *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*

Hagrid returns in *[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Chamber_of_Secrets)* (1998). The novel reveals that Hagrid was a student at Hogwarts at the same time as Tom Riddle, the wizard who later became Voldemort. Hagrid was expelled after being caught in the company of Aragog, a [gigantic spider](/source/Acromantula). It was believed that Aragog was responsible for mysterious attacks upon students, and that Hagrid had released him from the [Chamber of Secrets](/source/Chamber_of_Secrets). The belief of Hagrid's guilt was encouraged by Riddle, the actual criminal, who had been using a different monster—a [Basilisk](/source/Basilisk_(Harry_Potter))—to assault students. In *Chamber of Secrets*, the Basilisk is unleashed again and Hagrid, seemingly guilty once more, is sent to the wizard prison [Azkaban](/source/Azkaban). Before being arrested, Hagrid tells Harry and Ron to follow spiders into the Forbidden Forest so they can meet Aragog and discover the truth about the monster. After Harry defeats the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, Hagrid is freed from prison.[12][13]

### *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*

Hagrid becomes the [Care of Magical Creatures](/source/Care_of_Magical_Creatures) professor at Hogwarts in *[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Prisoner_of_Azkaban)* (1999). He was cleared of wrongdoing after the events of the previous novel, and is now allowed to perform magic. During his first class, he introduces Buckbeak and other [hippogriffs](/source/Hippogriff) to the students. After [Draco Malfoy](/source/Draco_Malfoy) provokes Buckbeak, the hippogriff attacks him. As a result, the [Ministry of Magic](/source/Ministry_of_Magic) sentences Buckbeak to death. Near the end of the book, Hermione and Harry use a [Time-Turner](/source/Time-turner) to save Buckbeak from execution.[14][15]

### *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*

In *[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Goblet_of_Fire)* (2000), it is revealed that Hagrid is a half-giant. His mother was the giantess Fridwulfa, and his father was a human wizard. Hagrid's parentage is exposed in the *[Daily Prophet](/source/Daily_Prophet)* newspaper by the tabloid journalist [Rita Skeeter](/source/Rita_Skeeter), who portrays Hagrid as dangerous and incompetent. Hagrid is deeply affected by her article and attempts to resign from his position, but Dumbledore will not accept his resignation. During the course of the novel, Hagrid develops a romantic interest in [Olympe Maxime](/source/Olympe_Maxime), the towering headmistress of the French wizarding school [Beauxbatons](/source/Beauxbatons).[16][17]

### *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*

Hagrid is absent during the first part of *[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix)* (2003). He later reveals to Harry, Ron and Hermione that he and Madame Maxime travelled across Europe together on a mission to find giants and convince them to ally themselves with Dumbledore. However, [Death Eaters](/source/Death_Eater) managed to bring the giants to Voldemort's side. Hagrid was attacked by giants during the mission, and saved by Maxime. During the journey, Maxime became exasperated with Grawp, Hagrid's giant half-brother whom he was attempting to bring with them. Hagrid introduces Grawp to Harry and Hermione, and asks them to supervise him when Hagrid leaves Hogwarts. During the course of the novel, the High Inquisitor of Hogwarts [Dolores Umbridge](/source/Dolores_Umbridge) supervises classes and seeks an excuse to fire Hagrid. Eventually, Umbridge and other Ministry of Magic officials attempt to arrest him, but he manages to escape. He is later reinstated as a professor.[18][19]

### *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*

Harry, Ron, and Hermione are no longer Care of Magical Creatures students in *[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Half-Blood_Prince)* (2005). Hagrid is both angry and disappointed, but he realises that it is not because they do not like him. When Aragog dies, Hagrid gives the spider a proper funeral. Afterwards, Hagrid and Professor [Horace Slughorn](/source/Horace_Slughorn) drink large quantities of [Firewhisky](/source/Fictional_universe_of_Harry_Potter#Firewhisky), which allows Harry the opportunity to retrieve an important memory from Slughorn. Towards the end of the novel, Death Eaters attack Hogwarts and set fire to Hagrid's hut as he tries to fight them.

### *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*

In *[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows)* (2007), Hagrid is part of the Order of the Phoenix delegation assigned to transport Harry to the [Burrow](/source/The_Burrow_(Harry_Potter)). Hagrid takes Harry on his flying motorcycle, but the journey goes awry when the delegation is ambushed by Death Eaters. Hagrid and Harry manage to arrive at the Burrow after being attacked by Voldemort himself. When the Death Eaters take over Hogwarts, Hagrid is driven into hiding in the mountains. Later, during the [Battle of Hogwarts](/source/Battle_of_Hogwarts), Hagrid is carried off by a swarm of spiders after attempting to protect them. He is later captured by Death Eaters and brought into the Forbidden Forest, where Harry intends to sacrifice himself to Voldemort. Harry seems to die at Voldemort's hand, and Hagrid carries his body back to Hogwarts. When Harry is revealed to be alive, Hagrid participates in the second part of the battle. He injures [Walden Macnair](/source/Walden_Macnair), the executioner who nearly executed Buckbeak.

In the epilogue of *Deathly Hallows*, set nineteen years after Voldemort's death, Hagrid is still at Hogwarts. He invites Harry's son [Albus Severus Potter](/source/Albus_Severus_Potter) to his hut for tea. According to Rowling, Hagrid acts as a guardian and guide for Harry throughout the series. She was planning for him to carry Harry to Hogwarts in *Deathly Hallows* before *Philosopher's Stone* was even published.[6]

## Portrayal in other media

### Film

Robbie Coltrane in 2007

The Scottish actor [Robbie Coltrane](/source/Robbie_Coltrane) portrays Hagrid in all eight *[Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_(film_series))* films.[20] Rowling had wanted Coltrane for the role from the start.[21] [Robin Williams](/source/Robin_Williams) was interested in the part, but was rejected because the film series had a "British-only" cast policy.[22][23] Coltrane had read the *Harry Potter* novels to his son and was already a fan of them.[24] Rowling discussed Hagrid's past and future with Coltrane to help him prepare for the role.[24][25] She commended him for his ability to portray both the loveable and comic side of Hagrid and the "toughness underneath".[21] Coltrane said that being part of the *Harry Potter* franchise is "a fantastic thing".[26]

Former English [rugby union](/source/Rugby_union) player [Martin Bayfield](/source/Martin_Bayfield) portrayed Hagrid as a stunt performer in longer shots due to his large size to emphasise Hagrid's height. Bayfield also appeared as a young Hagrid in *[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Chamber_of_Secrets_(film))*.

### Television

Hagrid is set to be portrayed by actor [Nick Frost](/source/Nick_Frost) in the [HBO television adaption](/source/Harry_Potter_(TV_series)) of the [Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter) series.[27][28]

## Characterisation

### Outward appearance

In *Philosopher's Stone*, Hagrid is described as being twice as tall as the average man and nearly five times as wide (later novels call him three times as wide). In the [film version](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher's_Stone_(film)) of *Philosopher's Stone*, his height is 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 metres).

### Personality

Hagrid has a friendly, softhearted personality and is easily driven to tears. He is very loyal to his peers, especially Dumbledore, to whom he refers as the greatest wizard in the world multiple times. As first seen in *Philosopher's Stone*, he becomes extremely angry whenever anyone insults Dumbledore around him (a mistake made by [Vernon Dursley](/source/Vernon_Dursley), who called Dumbledore a "crackpot old fool"). He is also very loyal to Harry, suffered several times during the series because of this loyalty, and had to go into hiding twice to avoid prison. Rowling says of Hagrid, "Hagrid was always supposed to be this almost elemental force. He's like the king of the forest, or the [Green Man](/source/Green_Man). He's this semi-wild person who lives on the edge of the forest".[29]

### Magical abilities and skills

Following his expulsion from Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic broke Hagrid's oak wand and forbade him to perform magic.[30] Hagrid keeps the pieces of his wand in a pink umbrella, and performs small spells from time to time; however, he was technically forbidden to do magic until the third book, and since he is not a fully qualified wizard, he "will always be a bit inept" as compared to other adult wizards,[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] but "occasionally surprises everyone, himself included, by bringing off more impressive bits of magic".[31] However, he is unable to produce a Patronus.[32] He also has magical abilities that stem from his giant blood. For example, in *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, many of the stunning spells thrown at him by Ministry officials simply bounce off him. Also, being half-giant gives Hagrid some level of superhuman strength, which allowed him to bend the barrel of a shotgun with one hand.

Being a half-giant, he is less vulnerable to jinxes and spells than full humans. In *Order of the Phoenix*, when Umbridge and some other wizards come to remove him from Hogwarts he fights back. They try to jinx and stun him, but the spells just bounce off him because of giant-inherited resistance to magic. Hagrid also shows this resilience at the end of *Half-Blood Prince*, during the chapter *Flight of the Prince*, withstanding a Death Eater's powerful curses. Some potions are also ineffective with him, such as [Polyjuice Potion](/source/Polyjuice_Potion), which is designed for human-only use.[33]

## Analysis

In her article "Harry's Fame", Rosemary Goring notes the [Forest of Dean](/source/Forest_of_Dean) is an influence on Rowling's work, and Hagrid is the only character that is "directly drawn from the Forest of Dean". According to Goring, Hagrid's "dropped word-endings are a [Chepstow](/source/Chepstow) speciality." She also claims that Hagrid is physically "modeled on the Welsh chapter of [Hells Angels](/source/Hells_Angels) who'd swoop down on the town and hog the bar, 'huge mountains of leather and hair".[34]

## In popular culture

In [Alistair McGowan](/source/Alistair_McGowan)'s *[Big Impression](/source/Big_Impression)* show, Hagrid appeared in a sketch called "Louis Potter and the Philosopher's Scone", in which he was portrayed by Robbie Coltrane himself.[35] Hagrid is also parodied in *Harry Potter and the Secret Chamberpot of Azerbaijan*, a story released by [Comic Relief](/source/Comic_Relief_(charity)) in 2003, and he was played by [Ronnie Corbett](/source/Ronnie_Corbett).[36][37] Hagrid also appears in the parody stage production *Harry Potter and the Obnoxious Voice*, interacting with Draco Malfoy and a [dementor](/source/Dementors).[38]

Hagrid makes an appearance in the theme park attraction [Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Forbidden_Journey) at [The Wizarding World of Harry Potter](/source/The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter) in [Orlando](/source/The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_(Universal_Orlando_Resort)), [Japan](/source/The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_(Universal_Studios_Japan)) and [Hollywood](/source/The_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_(Universal_Studios_Hollywood)). A new rollercoaster, [Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure](/source/Hagrid's_Magical_Creatures_Motorbike_Adventure), opened at [Universal Orlando](/source/Universal_Orlando)'s [Islands of Adventure](/source/Islands_of_Adventure) theme park on 13 June 2019, replacing the [Dragon Challenge](/source/Dragon_Challenge) dual roller coasters and is themed around Hagrid and his love for magical creatures.

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** *[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Chamber_of_Secrets_(film))* (2002)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** *[Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_film_series)* film series

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** *Harry Potter* TV series

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## Further reading

- Dickerson, Darby (28 February 2008). "Professor Dumbledore's Advice for Law Deans". *University of Toledo Law Review*. **39** (1): 269–296. [SSRN](/source/SSRN_(identifier)) [1088056](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1088056).

- Hugosson, Annika (2021). "The "Care" of Magical Creatures? A Moral Critique of the Animal Lover Trope in *Harry Potter*". *[Journal of Animal Ethics](/source/Journal_of_Animal_Ethics)*. **11** (2): 60–72. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.5406/janimalethics.11.2.0060](https://doi.org/10.5406%2Fjanimalethics.11.2.0060). [JSTOR](/source/JSTOR_(identifier)) [10.5406/janimalethics.11.2.0060](https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5406/janimalethics.11.2.0060). [S2CID](/source/S2CID_(identifier)) [246643624](https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:246643624).

- Linder, Brian; Pirrello, Phil; Goldman, Eric; Fowler, Matt (14 July 2009). ["Top 25 Harry Potter Characters"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160319140052/http://uk.ign.com/articles/2014/07/11/top-25-harry-potter-characters). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. Archived from [the original](http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/100/1002569p3.html) on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2011.

- Utichi, Joe (3 November 2010). ["The Top 10 Harry Potter Characters"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/11/03/the-top-10-harry-potter-characters). *IGN*. Retrieved 3 April 2011.

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