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Fang

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Fang
Physical description
Species

Dog

Gender

Male

Hair colour

Black

Affiliation
Loyalty

Rubeus Hagrid

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"There's nothin' that lives in the forest that'll hurt yeh if yer with me or Fang."
—Rubeus Hagrid[src]

Fang is one of Rubeus Hagrid's pets, but may also be his magical Familiar, considering he is the most frequent of Hagrid's animals.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] 1992

Fang accompanied first year students Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom, who was later replaced by Harry Potter, into the Forbidden Forest, only to run away in fear after encountering a hooded figure drinking blood from a dead unicorn.

Fang with Ron Weasley.

[edit] 1993

Fang accompanied Ron Weasley and Harry to visit Aragog in the Forbidden Forest. Although he, Harry, and Ron were nearly eaten by Aragog's children, they were rescued by the wild Flying Ford Anglia. Later in that year, Harry and Ron took care of Fang when Hagrid was sent to Azkaban.

[edit] 1996

Fang was hit by a Stunning Spell when Hagrid was attacked by Ministry of Magic wizards led by Dolores Umbridge. Hagrid then brought Fang with him when he escaped. After Voldemort's return was made public and Umbridge was sacked, Hagrid and Fang returned to their home.

[edit] 1997

Fang was inside Hagrid's hut when it was set on fire by Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, but was rescued when Hagrid and Harry doused the fire with Aguamenti.

[edit] 1998

In 1998, Fang went with Hagrid and Grawp to Hogwarts to help in the defence of the castle. However, as soon as the fighting began Fang was startled when a vase nearby was hit by a spell and exploded, and he ran away in fright. It is unknown if he participated in the battle in any meaningful way, although as he was not listed among the casualties and Hagrid showed no indication of mourning, it is presumed he survived.

[edit] Personality and traits

Fang
"Out of the way, Fang... Out of the way, yeh dozy dog..."
—Rubeus Hagrid talking to Fang[src]

Fang is a large hound who slobbers constantly. He once completely soaked Harry Potter's robes while laying his head on Harry's knee. When someone enters Hagrid's hut, he will greet them with loud, booming barks and almost always a sound licking on either their faces or ears. He is very protective of Hagrid, but is a "bloody coward".

[edit] Behind the scenes

  • In the novels, Fang is said to be a boarhound, or Great Dane. In the movies, Fang is portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, a very different breed, though one that was also used against boars.

[edit] See also

Hagrid and Fang

[edit] Appearances

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