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Hagrid was the surname of a wizarding family. Mr Hagrid married the Giantess Fridwulfa, and she bore him a half-giant son named Rubeus Hagrid.[1] It is unknown if Rubeus Hagrid ever had children, but it is known that he did not marry.
Known Members
- Fridwulfa — a Giant, wife of Mr Hagrid, mother of Rubeus Hagrid and Grawp
- Mr Hagrid — a wizard; father of Rubeus Hagrid who died when his son was twelve years old
- Rubeus Hagrid — a half-giant wizard, son of Mr Hagrid and Fridwulfa
- Jim Hamilton — a suspected Squib who plays on Scottish rugby team; possibly related to the Hagrid family, given his strong physical resemblance to Rubeus Hagrid.
Hagrid Family Tree
| Hagrid family | Giant colony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (relation unsure) | Mr Hagrid (died c. 1940) | Fridwulfa | Unnamed giant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jim Hamilton (b. 1982) | Rubeus Hagrid (b. 1928) | Grawp | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Etymology
According to J. K. Rowling, the name Hagrid comes from the Old English word "hagridden", meaning to have a nightmarish night[2], particularly when hung over.