Rubeus Hagrid

Rubeus Hagrid has a difficult year at Hogwarts. First, his three favorite students and Hogwarts friends have dropped his class (Care of Magical Creatures). Second, Hagrid must contend with the death of Aragog, the giant spider who lives in the forest.

Rubeus Hagrid has a big heart, especially for magical creatures. No one knows them or cares for them like he does. At first, we are not that interested in the fact that Aragog has died, but Harry helps us understand just how devastating this blow is to Hagrid:


When Harry, Ron, and Hermione visit Rubeus Hagrid for the first time during their sixth year in the hopes of making peace with him after they dropped Care of Magical Creatures, Hagrid is none to pleased: "Hagrid stood and looked at them all for a split second, then turned and strode into his cabin, slamming the door behind him" . Usually the warmest and most welcoming of hosts, Hagrid displays uncharacteristic coldness here, and, as a result we understand just how hurt he is.Rubeus Hagrid