Definition of Hagrid, rubeus [hag-rid, roo-bay-us]

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Hagrid, Rubeus [HAG-rid, roo-BAY-us]
The near-giant-sized Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts. Hagrid is a former student of Hogwarts who was expelled in his third year. He is in his 60's.
Origin:
Rubeus - "Red" in Latin.
Hagrid - In Greek mythology, he was a god thrown out of Olympus, but Zeus allowed him to stay and be the keeper of the animals.

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