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J.K. Rowling reveals Hagrid cannot perform a Patronus charm

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling reveals Hagrid cannot perform a Patronus charm

  • JK Rowling’s Harry Potter character Hagrid may not be able to cast a Patronus charm.
  • Because he was expelled from Hogwarts as a teenager.
  • The half-giant, whom his mother abandoned when he was a baby.

Rowling, Rubeus Hagrid cannot perform a Patronus charm because of its complexity, according to a statement made by J.K. Rowling.

The reports that in 2015, J.K. Rowling made an unexpected revelation regarding Rubeus Hagrid, a beloved character.

Hagrid’s Patronus form came up when a fan asked Rowling about it because the groundskeeper had an oddly intimate relationship with paranormal animals.

The author’s shocking response was,  “Hagrid couldn’t produce a Patronus. It’s a very difficult spell.”

The Patronus charm is portrayed in books and movies as one of the witches’ or wizards’ most effective defence charms to ward off evil beings like Dementors.

One of the most difficult spells to perfect is patronus magic. A wizard must also use his most potent memory to construct the charm before casting the spell.

The report also says that Rowling’s response would make sense given that Hagrid is unable to cast the spell because he was expelled from Hogwarts when he was a teenager.

Additionally, it’s possible that the cherished half-giant, whom his mother abandoned when he was a baby, does not have just enough fond memories to cast a Patronus charm.

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