The Trio Reflects on Rubeus Hagrid's Involvement with Monsters

PAGES: 249-250

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger discuss Rubeus Hagrid's history with dangerous creatures and debate whether Rubeus Hagrid could have released the monster from the Chamber of Secrets. Although they agree that Rubeus Hagrid loves monsters, they are convinced he wouldn't have intentionally harmed anyone. The conversation turns to Tom Riddle's possible motives and his desire to stay at Hogwarts instead of returning to the Muggle orphanage.