News of the unfortunate death of Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has shocked fans around the world. He played the iconic role of Rubeus Hagrid, the 8ft tall giant who became Harry Potter’s mentor and friend.
For years, his famous line, “You are a wizard Harry!became a reminder to all fans of Hagrid’s love and support for the young wizard. Harry Potterthe Scottish actor is also known for his roles in Cracker, golden eyeand james bond. His departure at the age of 72 is truly heartbreaking, but the actor has always struggled throughout his life and career.
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Hagrid is Harry Potter’s most underrated character
While Hagrid is one of the warmest and loveliest characters in JK Rowling’s popular franchise, the gentle giant never got the recognition he deserves. Many would agree that he is an underrated character and that the importance of his role is mostly based on being a father figure to Harry.
Ask someone what is their favorite character from the Harry Potter movies or books, and quite rarely someone would say Rubeus Hagrid. In a Reddit forum, a fan said:Harry moves past Hagrid, and probably many readers do, moving on to other father figures: Lupin, Sirius, Dumbledore.” Hagrid is Harry’s first friend, and as the story progresses the young wizard meets some interesting new characters who have bigger roles.
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Some fans would also attribute it to Hagrid’s naivety – the character has a child’s mentality. While it’s fun to play pretend and have your own magical world, it gets tiring in the long run. Many fans also find it boring at times. A Redditor pointed out: “He’s “innocent” and naïve in a very annoying way, especially for being in his 60s.”
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Robbie Coltrane did a fantastic job as Rubeus Hagrid
Rubeus Hagrid always wanted to be a side character that would shape Harry Potter’s journey to Hogwarts. His gentleness and compassion have captivated so many children all over the world, but like any child growing up, they also want the characters to grow with them.
Robbie Coltrane’s portrayal of Hagrid is indeed unprecedented. No one could give the character the kind of warmth the actor shared, and that’s why he’s such a ray of sunshine to many fans. He may have been typecast in his role in Harry Potterbut still, Hagrid never matched the appreciation most fans have for characters like Sirius Black, Snape, or Dumbledore.
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