Rubeus Hagrid needs no introduction.
He’s the famous half-giant that almost every fan loves.
And since he played such a big role in Harry Potter…
It’s about time we shine the spotlight on his story.
Continue reading to discover:
- Who framed Hagrid for murder.
- Why the half-giant had a really tough childhood.
- If Rubeus Hagrid ever fell in love in the Harry Potter series.
- What happened to the half-giant wizard after the 2nd wizarding war.
- And so much more…
About Rubeus Hagrid
| Born | December 6, 1928 |
| Purity | Half-giant |
| House | Gryffindor |
| Character Traits | Kind-hearted, Friendly, Loyal, Strong |
| Patronus | None |
| Wand | 40.64 cm (16 in.) long, Oak Wood, Unkown core (Original Wand) Pink Umbrella (Makeshift Wand) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Rubeus Hagrid background
Rubeus Hagrid was born on December 6, 1928.
And was he a regular wizard?
Not in the slightest.
Rubeus Hagrid was half-giant.
Because his mother, Fridwulfa, was a pure giant. A magical being that could grow up to 7.62 m (25 ft) in height.
Unfortunately, Fridwulfa left Rubeus when he was about 3 years old.
Why, you ask?
Well, it’s because he was small.
And giants took great pride in their height.
However, Rubeus didn’t let this hold him back.
In fact, he got into Hogwarts.
Something that made his father really proud.
Rubeus Hagrid occupation
Rubeus Hagrid worked as the Hogwarts gamekeeper.
And he was in charge of looking after the school grounds.
He also taught as a professor in Care of Magical Creatures.
A course that introduced every magical creature in the wizarding world.
Rubeus Hagrid character
Rubeus Hagrid was tall.
In fact, he was 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in.) in height.
Plus, Hagrid had long scruffy hair…
Which matched well with his full beard.
But despite his towering figure…
You don’t have to be afraid of him.
Because Hagrid was a very kind-hearted person.
For example, he loved taking care of animals and magical creatures.
3 most famous Rubeus Hagrid quotes
#1: “Yer a wizard, Harry”
Harry didn’t believe he was anything special.
But Hagrid proved him otherwise.
And it’s must-watch for any fan craving nostalgia:
#2: “NEVER-INSULT-ALBUS-DUMBLEDORE-IN-FRONT-OF-ME!”
The Dursleys didn’t like magic.
And they even insulted Albus Dumbledore.
But that only made Hagrid mad.
#3: “Don’t You Think On It Hermione, Don’t You Think On It For A Minute”
Hermione was about to cry.
Because Draco Malfoy called her a Mudblood.
A slur used against wizards and witches who didn’t come from a wizarding family.
But Hagrid cheered her up.
And it’s 1 of his best quotes too.
More facts about Rubeus Hagrid
#1: Framed for murder
“But Hagrid’s so kind. Who would do such a thing?”
Hagrid was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
You see, Hogwarts was in big trouble.
A Basilisk was let loose.
And the giant serpent had killed 1 of the students.
But can you guess who was responsible?
It was none other than Tom Riddle.
The young wizard who would grow up to be the evil Lord Voldemort.
Fortunately for him, he caught Hagrid taking care of his pet acromantula, Aragog.
And Tom thought it was the perfect chance to blame the giant spider instead.
As a result, Rubueus Hagrid was stuck in a pickle.
But since he loved his pet acromantula so much…
Hagrid made sure Aragog escaped into the Forbidden Forest.
However, Hagrid got expelled from Hogwarts for his actions…
Even if he was innocent.
#2: A broken wand
If you thought getting framed was harsh enough…
The Ministry decided to break Hagrid’s wand.
It was punishment for his crime…
And a reminder that he was never allowed to do magic again.
On the bright side, the Ministry allowed Hagrid to keep bits and pieces of the wand.
So what’s the catch?
Well, Hagrid could be cunning too.
And he decided to slip in some of the pieces into a pink umbrella.
Of course, the makeshift magical tool wasn’t the best.
However, it worked fine for Hagrid’s needs.
In fact, even research approves of Hagrid’s decision.
Because being adaptable promotes better life satisfaction.
And this was his way of making the most of his situation.
#3: Rescued Harry Potter
Harry Potter might be 1 of the most powerful wizards in the world…
But he wasn’t always that strong.
And on the night his parents died.
Can you guess who Albus Dumbledore sent to rescue the child?
Well, it’s none other than Rubeus Hagrid.
And it’s 1 of the reasons why Hagrid feels responsible for Harry a lot of the time too.
In fact, he even met Sirius Black that same night. Harry Potter’s godfather.
Sirius gave his magical motorcycle to Hagrid.
And the half-giant used it to bring Harry back to Dumbledore.
Read more: Is Sirius Black Good Or Bad? 5 Weird Reasons Why…
#4: Never got along with the Dursleys
Yes, Hagrid’s a gentle half-giant.
And he’s very friendly with the students too.
Not to mention all kinds of magical creatures as well.
But when it came to the Dursleys…
Hagrid never understood Harry’s relatives.
In fact, Harry’s uncle, Vernon Dursley, even pointed a gun at Hagrid.
And let’s not forget Harry’s cousin, Dudley Dursely, too…
Because Hagrid gave him a pig’s tail for eating Harry Potter’s cake.
#5: Bought Hedwig the owl for Harry Potter
When Harry Potter was of age, and could finally study at Hogwarts.
The young boy didn’t really have any school supplies.
On the bright side, Rubeus Hagrid was happy to tag along.
And he helped Harry Potter learn more about the wizarding world…
Plus, get a few of the essentials for him too.
But the best part?
Well, it was actually Hagrid who bought Hedwig for Harry Potter.
The beautiful white owl was Hagrid’s gift for Harry’s 11th birthday.
And it’s 1 of the sweetest things the half-giant has ever done for Harry.
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#6: He had a soft spot for dragons
Hagrid loved magical creatures.
So it’s no surprise why he ended up teaching about them too.
But if there was 1 beast Hagrid had a soft spot for…
He really wanted a dragon of his own.
Luckily, he met a mysterious figure at Hog’s Head Inn. A wizarding pub owned by Albus Dumbledore’s brother, Aberforth.
And the hooded man was willing to bet a dragon’s egg for a game of cards.
So, in exchange for a bit of information on Fluffy the 3-headed dog…
Hagrid went home with a rare egg.
Unfortunately, things wouldn’t go as planned.
Because when it hatched…
The baby dragon, Norbert, was too dangerous to keep around.
As a result, Harry and his friends convinced Hagrid to let Norbert go.
So they sent the hatchling away with Ron’s brother, Charlie…
Where Norbert could stay in a dragon sanctuary.
Interesting read: How Many Siblings Does Ron Weasley Have?
#7: Sent away to Azkaban
Hagrid never had the best luck.
And when the Chamber of Secrets was open again…
People started pointing fingers at him.
Because the Ministry believed Hagrid was responsible for opening up the hidden dungeon…
Just like what happened many years ago when a beast killed a young witch.
(The murder Rubeus Hagrid was framed for.)
But what’s different now?
Well, there was no saving Hagrid.
And he was sent away to Azkaban. A top-security prison for wizarding criminals.
On the bright side, He did get to go home eventually.
Because Harry Potter proved Hagrid was innocent.
Plus, Rubeus Hagrid doesn’t have to worry about missed classes…
Since Professor Wilhelmina subbed in for him while he was gone.
#8: Tried his best to protect Buckbeak
Hagrid had plenty of pets.
And 1 of his strongest magical creatures was the Hippogriff, Buckbeak. A magical beast that looked like an eagle, lion, and horse combined.
Unfortunately, Buckbeak was in hot water.
You see, he attacked Draco Malfoy.
And while it was Draco’s fault for not showing respect…
The Ministry didn’t see it that way.
Worse, Draco’s father, Lucius Malfoy, convinced the Ministry to kill Buckbeak too.
However, Hagrid didn’t want to let them get away with things.
So he showed up for Buckbeak’s trial…
Trying his best to defend the Hippogriff.
Unfortunately, Hagrid fumbled on his words.
But, on the bright side, Harry and Hermione ended up saving Buckbeak.
And they helped the Hippogriff escape execution by going back in time…
Which was a plot twist that not too many people enjoyed.
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#9: A romance that never stood a chance
Hagrid was a big man full of so much love to give.
But did he ever fall in love?
Surprisingly, he did have his eyes set on someone: Madame Olympe Maxime.
And while she was a half-giant like Hagrid.
Maxime had a lot more prestige.
Because she was actually the headmistress of Beauxbatons.
A French wizarding school up in the Pyrenees mountains.
“Did things work out between them?”
Unfortunately, it didn’t.
Sure, they danced together.
And Hagrid even shared his life story with Maxime.
But when Hagrid asked about her being a half-giant…
Maxime got offended.
And she left Hagrid heartbroken.
“But at least Hagrid handled the break-up well, right?”
On the contrary, the half-giant became a wreck.
He even tried to resign from his position.
And a study explains that this reaction’s pretty normal…
Because being heartbroken can be very similar to depression.
On the bright side, Hagrid did get better.
#10: Lost his temper against Igor Karkaroff
Hagrid’s not the type to lash out.
But when it came to Igor Karkaroff…
Hagrid lost his temper with the Headmaster of Durmstrang.
And even pinned the poor guy up against tree.
In fact, if Dumbledore didn’t step in…
Who knows what else the half-giant could’ve done?
“How’d things get this bad anyway?”
Well, Igor accused Albus Dumbledore of cheating.
And that Albus rigged the Triwizard Tournament…
So only a student from Hogwarts could win the international competition.
Worse, Igor even spat at Dumbledore’s foot too.
As a result, Hagrid couldn’t control himself.
He wasn’t about to let anyone say anything bad about Albus Dumbledore.
Especially since he was 1 of the wisest wizards in history.
And someone Hagrid deeply respected.
Read more: 55 Thought-Provoking Albus Dumbledore Quotes
#11: A failed mission to convince the giant colony
When Albus Dumbledore learned about Voldemort’s return…
He sent Rubeus Hagrid on a secret mission to the giant colony.
But why go there, you ask?
Well, Albus wanted to convince the giants.
He wanted to ensure they wouldn’t side with the Dark Lord.
In fact, Hagrid managed to do it too…
Until Voldemort’s dark wizards arrived.
They convinced a dangerous giant, Golgomath, to lead an uprising.
And Golgomath stole the throne.
Then chased Hagrid out of the colony.
On the bright side, Hagrid shared this secret mission with Olympe Maxime.
But the both of them weren’t on good terms.
#12: He’s got a ‘little’ brother
Little might be the wrong way to put it.
Because giants are the farthest thing from a small being.
But Hagrid did have a younger half-brother named Grawp.
And Hagrid found him when he was out on a secret mission.
Unfortunately, his half-brother didn’t have the best life too.
You see, Grawp was short for a giant.
So he got bullied a lot.
And when Hagrid learned about this…
He didn’t think twice.
Hagrid brought Grawp all the way back to Hogwarts…
Even if his sibling didn’t want to come with him.
Fortunately, the giant brothers did get along after years of working things out.
In fact, even research agrees with Hagrid’s decision.
Because staying close to family can have a positive impact on your well-being.
So Grawp and Hagrid were better together.
#13: Dolores Umbridge hated him
Dolores Umbridge was annoying.
And apart from her ruthless and evil attitude…
She was always up to no good too.
Like taking away practical magic lessons from students.
But in Hagrid’s case…
Dolores absolutely despised him.
You see, Umbridge didn’t like half-breeds
She thought they didn’t belong anywhere near Hogwarts…
Especially Rubeus Hagrid.
“How did Hagrid feel about things?”
Well, the half-giant didn’t mind…
Or at least tried not to show it.
He didn’t want to get kicked out of Hogwarts again.
Because it’s happened way too many times.
#14: A loyal dog that would always protect him
Rubeus Hagrid had a pet dog named Fang.
And while Hagrid had many different magical creatures…
Fang was just a regular big black dog.
But Fang would prove himself to be 1 of the most loyal pets in Harry Potter.
Because he nearly sacrificed himself to protect Hagrid.
You see, Dolores Umbridge wanted to kick out Hagrid so bad…
She sent Ministry officials to arrest him.
But did Hagrid go down without a fight?
Not by a long shot.
However, 1 of the Ministry officials attacked his blindspot.
And Hagrid would’ve been hit if Fang didn’t jump in the spell’s way to protect him.
Fortunately, Hagrid and Fang managed to get away.
But Fang really proved himself to be a loyal pet.
In fact, a study explains that it’s part of a dog’s nature.
Because they love, support, and protect their owners.
Just like how assistance dogs help people with disabilities.
#15: His pet Acromantula passed away
Aragog’s a strong Acromantula.
So he can live a long life, right?
Well, even magical creatures can’t live forever.
And the giant spider king’s health wasn’t in the best condition.
But how did Hagrid feel?
Well, he couldn’t accept it.
In fact, the half-giant was at a loss for words:
“It’s… him… It’s… Aragog… I think he’s dyin’… He got ill over the summer an’ he’s not gettin’ better… I don’ know what I’ll do if he… if he… We’ve bin tergether so long…”
Unfortunately, there was no saving Aragog.
But at least he was buried right beside the pumpkin patch.
So he could rest in peace near where Hagrid lived.
#16: He broke down when Albus Dumbledore died
Albus Dumbledore was powerful.
In fact, some even considered him to be the strongest wizard ever.
So imagine the shock in the wizarding world to find out he died.
But the person who couldn’t keep it together?
Well, it was none other than Rubeus Hagrid.
He couldn’t hold back his tears.
Hagrid was Dumbledore’s strongest supporter.
And he couldn’t believe that Albus had passed away.
On the bright side, he had Grawp to comfort him.
But grief isn’t something you deal with lightly.
A study shows it’s 1 of the worst pains you could ever go through.
And I can only imagine the type of sorrow Hagrid felt that day.
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#17: Witnessed Harry Potter’s sacrifice
In the Battle of Hogwarts…
Hagrid was actually captured by dark wizards.
And can you guess who else he saw walking into the Forbidden Forest?
It was Harry Potter.
Rubeus Hagrid tried screaming…
Shouting at Harry to run away.
But they silenced Hagrid.
And they forced the half-giant to watch Harry Potter sacrifice himself.
Of course, we know that Harry came back and saved the day.
But I can only imagine the horror on Hagrid’s face…
Seeing the kid you cared for so many years die in front of you.