Quote by J.K. Rowling

Hagrid looked down at his umbrella and scratched his beard. 'Shouldn'ta lost me temper,' he said ruefully, 'but it didn't work anyway. Meant ter turn him into a pig, but I suppose he was so much like a pig anyway there wasn't much left ter do.

Hagrid looked down at his umbrella and scratched his beard.

Summary

In this quote from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," Hagrid expresses regret for losing his temper and attempting to use magic to transform someone into a pig. However, his plans failed because the person in question already possessed many pig-like qualities. This quote serves as a light-hearted reflection on the limitations of magic and Hagrid's somewhat unorthodox use of it. It also showcases Hagrid's humility and self-awareness as he acknowledges his mistake with a touch of humor.

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Funny Humour

By J.K. Rowling

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