Harry Potter: 5 Most Endearing Hagrid Moments (And 5 Times He Was The Worst)

Despite Harry Potter’s wholesome friend Hagrid’s endearing nature, sometimes he was the absolute worst and really ought to have known better.

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Rubeus Hagrid is one of the most wholesome characters among all of the many witches, wizards and other folks in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. The gamekeeper is so beloved among fans that there are currently memes circling demanding a nature show where Hagrid introduces the audience to magical creature “beauties” a la Steve Irwin.

Despite Hagrid’s endearing nature, sometimes the half-giant was the absolute worst and really ought to have known better. Harry, Ron, and Hermione usually stood by their friend no matter what, even when he was obviously in the wrong, though they would often try to steer him toward better choices. Here are 5 of his most endearing moments and 5 times he was the worst.

10 Endearing: Brought Harry A Birthday Cake

Hagrid certainly would have loved to have been there for Harry’s childhood had Dumbledore allowed it, and with Sirius Black gone, he makes a great substitute godfather. Hagrid isn’t the most talented baker in the wizarding world, but he’s certainly one of the most sentimental.

9 The Worst: He Used Violence On A Teacher

Insulting Dumbledore in front of the half-giant is never a good idea anyway, but Hagrid grabbing Karkaroff and thrusting him against a tree wasn’t okay, either. It promoted violence and demonstrated a temper that Hagrid doesn’t usually show.

8 Endearing: He Treats His Creatures Like His Children

Perhaps J.K. Rowling should do another rewrite, this time giving Newt and Hagrid some material for a fun buddy movie featuring the two as they attempt to rescue a cool creature.

7 The Worst: He Gave Dudley A Tail

One could argue that it’s not fair that Hagrid had his wand snapped, and there still remains the issue of why he wasn’t cleared after being found innocent of opening the Chamber of Secrets, but this is a prime example of why he shouldn’t have a wand in the first place.

6 Endearing: He Cries And Hugs Without Abandon

Hagrid is never ashamed to cry, enjoys cooking, even if he isn’t great at it, and is one of the most nurturing people in the series. He’s often a great source of parental-like comfort for Harry, not to mention Ron and Hermione, and later their children.

5 The Worst: He Spilled The Beans About The Sorcerer’s Stone

While Dumbledore trusts Hagrid with his life for good reason, the gamekeeper isn’t the best person to trust with secrets. It’s like the old saying goes: loose lips send teenagers into the path of a Cerberus. Or something like that.

4 Endearing: He’s Still Working At Hogwarts At Age 89

Fans are often saddened to hear he never married, not to mention that Rowling hasn’t shared much about what happens to the beloved half-giant after the series ends, but it’s a comfort to know that he’s still at the school he loves so much.

3 The Worst: He Brought A Giant To Hogwarts

After so many incidences and brushes with the law, Hagrid really should have learned his lesson, but readers witness him bringing creature after creature to Hogwarts, from the first book to the last.

2 Endearing: He Made Harry A Photo Album

In moments like this, Hagrid is the most thoughtful person in Harry’s life, and readers are so grateful that Harry has him. Hagrid even added photos of Harry’s new friends to show that he was definitely still a member of someone’s family, a great comfort to the child that he turned to often.

1 The Worst: He Endangered His Students In Class

In a perfect world, Hagrid could have taught his students all about the creatures he loved so dearly, but in reality, too many of them simply weren’t mature enough to handle the content. Many adults couldn’t even do that, as we’ve seen in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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