Hagrid is one of the most popular characters in the Harry Potter series. He’s not only has a friendly and caring personality, he also does what he can to protect our leading characters from danger. While Hagrid may not be the most intelligent character in the Harry Potter series, he is a character who has his heart in the right place. If Hagrid is one of your favorite characters, you will know these facts very well, but for those of you who don’t consider Hagrid to be one of your favorite characters, these fun facts may not be as well known.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #1: Date of Birth
Rubeus Hagrid was born on December 6, 1928. This means that during the time period of the Harry Potter series, this character would have been in his 60s. Rubeus may not seem like he’s that old, but you must remember that wizards age differently than Muggles do.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #2: Uses a Hidden Wand
After being accused of opening the Chamber of Secrets, Hagrid’s wand was broken. He now carries the wand concealed inside of a pink umbrella. Another fun fact is that his original wand was made of oak.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #3: Positions at Hogwarts
Hagrid plays an important role at Hogwarts. In fact he plays three important roles. He is the Gamekeeper, Keeper of the Keys, and in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, he started teaching the Care of Magical Creatures class.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #4: Has Had Several Amazing “Pets”
Hagrid was well suited to be the instructor for Care of Magical Creatures, because of the pets he has owned. This character has owned four magical creatures including a dragon, hellhound, Hippogriff, and a giant spider. Also Hagrid is the proud owner of a boarhound named Fang.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #5: Ancestry and Immediate Family
Hagrid’s parents were an odd match to say the least. His father was a wizard, while his mother was a giant. This meant that Hagrid was a half-giant and a half-blood wizard. His mother left when he was really young and his father died while Rubeus was attending his second year at Hogwarts. Dumbledore then took Hagrid under his wing. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hagrid found out that he also had a half-brother named Gwarp.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #6: He Always Has Full Pockets
You can always count on this character to have an interesting assortment of odds and ends in his pockets. In fact, Hagrid has been known to carry mugs, a quill and parchment, teabags, etc. Of course, he always carries his pink umbrella with him along with a large set of keys.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #7: Member of the Order of the Phoenix
Protecting Harry Potter is very important to Hagrid. It is also important to him that the wizard world remain safe. In fact, he is a member of the Order of the Phoenix whose job is to not only protect Harry Potter, but to prevent the uprising of Voldemort and the Death Eaters as well.
Fun Facts about Harry Potter Character Hagrid #8: Was a Member of the Gryffindor House
Before being expelled, he was a member of Gryffindor House. This really comes as no surprise since the members of Gryffindor House are thought to be brave.
