Rubeus Hagrid
Fictional character from Harry Potter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rubeus Hagrid (/ˈhæɡrɪd/) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. He was introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as a half-giant who is the gamekeeper and Keeper of Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts, the primary setting for the first six novels. In the third novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Hagrid is promoted to Care of Magical Creatures professor, and is later revealed to be a member of the Order of the Phoenix. A loyal, friendly, softhearted personality who is easily brought to tears, he is also known for his thick West Country accent.
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Rubeus Hagrid | |
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Harry Potter character | |
![]() Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid[lower-alpha 1] | |
First appearance | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) |
Created by | J. K. Rowling |
Portrayed by | Robbie Coltrane[lower-alpha 2] Martin Bayfield[lower-alpha 3] |
In-universe information | |
Species | Half-giant |
Family | Fridwulfa (mother) Grawp (half-brother) |
Nationality | English |
House | Gryffindor |
Born | 6 December 1928 |
Hagrid is portrayed by Robbie Coltrane in all eight Harry Potter films, from Philosopher's Stone in 2001 to Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011.[1]