Why didn't Dumbledore get Harry himself, after Harry's parents died? Dumbledore was stronger than Hagrid, Hagrid had less skill. The most I can think is that Hagrid (since he was part giant) would be immune to some spells, like he was immune to the stunning spells they shot at him in the 5th book. Umbridge glances around, apparently searching for students hiding, and passes within inches of the cloaked Trio. She informs Hagrid that she will be inspecting his class, as the Ministry is determined to weed out unsatisfactory teachers, then leaves. Once Hagrid confirms Umbridge has returned to the castle, Harry strips off the Cloak. She already knew how much Harry has suffered at such a young age and is concerned that his upbringing is going to be just as miserable. RELATED: The Dursleys' 10 Best Quotes In Harry Potter. McGonagall trusts Dumbledore's decision to give Harry a normal life for the first 10 years of Harry's life, but still feels a great deal of sympathy for Harry. How Hagrid helped Harry Potter escape his Muggle life. Perhaps the most important piece of help Hagrid has ever given Harry was the time he revealed his true heritage to him in Sorcerer's Stone The passing of Robbie Coltrane, who played the lovable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, is a big loss to potterheads. In Coltrane’s own words from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, “The legacy of the movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children so you could be watching in 50 years time easy. Harry Potter fans near and far eagerly await June 13 when the brand-new Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando. It's one of the most anticipated new rides at theme parks across the world for 2019. When the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened in 2010, the immersive theme Rubeus Hagrid is the keeper of the keys and gameskeeper during Harry's first year at Hogwarts, of enormous build. He picks Harry up from the Dursleys and introduces him to the Wizarding World. He appears in several chapters. Rubeus Hagrid is the Keeper of Keys at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is almost twice the height of a normal man and at least five times the width, with Rubeus and his father. Nothing is known of Mr Hagrid's life before he married the giantess Fridwulfa, who gave birth to their son Rubeus (a half-giant) on 6 December 1928. Fridwulfa was disappointed with their son's small stature and left the family when Rubeus was three years old, leaving Mr Hagrid heartbroken. [2] Mr Hagrid raised his son alone. Can't Keep A Secret. Hagrid not being able to keep a secret helps Harry, Ron, and Hermione go after the Sorcerer's Stone. However, Hagrid 's inability to keep secrets becomes far more problematic as the Harry Potter books and films go on. His inability to keep his secret about his parentage leads him into a depression. A cosy hut for a beloved Gameskeeper. A: Hagrid's Hut A cross between an attic and an old tea shop. A: Divinations A crystal ball wouldn’t be out of place here! A: Divinations A flat, fXo70.