Hagrid could not conjure Patronus charm spell: J.K. Rowling
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October 16, 2022
J.K. Rowling once revealed that Rubeus Hagrid could not produce a Patronus charm due to the difficulties of casting it.
According to TIME, the British novelist made the shocking revelation about the fan-favorite character in 2015.
When a fan questioned Rowling about Hagrid's Patronus form, given the groundskeeper has some inexplicable closeness with eerie pets.
The 58-year-old replied with a shocker, "Hagrid couldn't produce a Patronus. It's a very difficult spell."
In books and films, the Patronus charm is believed to be one of the most potent defense spells in a wizard or witch's magic skills to fend off dark creatures, such as Dementors.
But magic is one of the most challenging spells to master. In a bid to cast the charm, a wizard must use his most powerful memory.
The report further adds Rowling's answer may sit well with the fact that Hagrid could not conjure the spell because he was expelled from Hogwarts in his teenage years.
Moreover, the beloved half-giant mother abandoned him in infancy, which highlighted depressing memories that dominated his life instead of good to cast a Patronus charm.
