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|name = Fang
 
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|species = [[Boarhound]]<ref name="PS8">{{PS|B|8}}</ref>
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|loyalty = [[Rubeus Hagrid]] (owner)<ref name="PS8"/>
 
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{{Quote|There's nothin' that lives in the [[Forbidden Forest|forest]] that'll hurt yeh if yer with me or Fang.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
 
{{Quote|There's nothin' that lives in the [[Forbidden Forest|forest]] that'll hurt yeh if yer with me or Fang.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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'''Fang''' (b. circa [[1984]])<ref name="age">In {{HM}}, Hagrid says Fang was "a puppy" in the [[1985–1986 school year]]. In the [[1984–1985 school year]], Fang can be seen on the school grounds as a little puppy picking up a stick and running down the hill towards Hagird's cabin. Dogs of the type reach their full size in about eighteen months, meaning Fang was born and acquired by Hagrid in 1984, before [[September]].</ref> was an over-sized [[boarhound]] [[dog]], and one of [[Rubeus Hagrid's pets]].<ref name="PS8"/> He was a large dog that lived in his [[Hagrid's Hut|hut]] with him and accompanied Hagrid in many places, such as the [[Forbidden Forest]].<ref name="PS15"/> Fang was present for the majority of the [[Second Wizarding War]], such as the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]]<ref name="HBP28">{{HBP|B|28}}</ref> and the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].<ref name="DH31">{{DH|B|31}}</ref> He survived the war and was still alive and well in the late [[2000s]].<ref name="MA"/>
 
'''Fang''' is an over-sized boarhound dog, and one of [[Rubeus Hagrid's pets]]. He was a large dog that accompanied Hagrid in many places, including the [[Forbidden Forest]], and lived in the latter's [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin|hut]].
 
   
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
===Early life===
 
===Early life===
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{{Quote|Why don't you name him Fang? I've always liked that name for a dog.|A student recommends the name Fang|Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery}}
Fang was [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s pet. It is unknown when Hagrid acquired him, or how old he was.
 
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[[File:Fang pup1.png|250px|thumb|left|Fang as a little puppy, fetching a stick]]
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Fang was born in around [[1984]], and became [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s pet by [[September]] of the same year.<ref name="age" /> He was seen as a puppy on the school grounds fetching a stick and bolting down the hill back towards [[Hagrid's Hut]].
   
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In [[1985]], Fang was trapped by the same [[Devil's Snare]] which Hagrid had rescued [[Jacob's sibling]] from the year before. Hagrid asked them if they could help him with the Devil's Snare the second time, being aware that using the [[Wand-Lighting Charm]] would only cause the dangerous plant to retreat further into the room in which it had been placed, placing Fang's life in danger.<ref name="HM2HH"/>
===Forbidden Forest===
 
In [[1991]], Fang accompanied [[first year]] students [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Harry Potter]] into the [[Forbidden Forest]], only to run away in fear after encountering a [[Tom Riddle|hooded figure]] drinking [[Unicorn blood|blood]] from a dead [[unicorn]]. After running away he soon found Hagrid, and Hermione Granger, who immediately knew that Draco and Harry were in danger.
 
   
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[[File:Fang.png|250px|thumb|right|Fang relaxing in his master's hut]]Hagrid told Jacob's sibling to help him by brewing a [[Fire-Breathing Potion]]. Hagrid decided not to share what the potion was for, because he was embarrassed about his failure to keep a close enough eye on his pup and merely recited the ingredients. Jacob's sibling, [[Rowan Khanna]], [[Ben Copper]], and [[Penny Haywood]] eventually made the potion. Hagrid then told Jacob's sibling why he needed the potion, and they saved Fang from the Devil's Snare by using the potion. Hagrid then revealed he had not named the puppy yet, and they decide on the name Fang.<ref name="HM2HH">{{HM|2|Help Hagird!}}</ref>
===Meeting Aragog===
 
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[[File:Fangr.PNG|thumb|left|Fang with Ron Weasley.]]
 
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At some point during the [[1985–1986 school year]], Fang became afraid of [[cat]]s, mostly due to [[Mrs Norris]]. Jacob's sibling, Rowan, Penny and [[Minerva McGonagall]] helped him overcome his fear and prepare for the [[pet gathering]].<ref name="SC">{{HM|2|Scaredy-Cats}}</ref>
Fang accompanied [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and Harry to visit [[Aragog]] in the [[Forbidden Forest]]. He, Harry, and Ron were nearly eaten by [[Forbidden Forest Acromantula colony|Aragog's children]], but they were rescued by the wild [[Flying Ford Anglia|Ford Anglia]] that was previously owned by Ron's father, [[Arthur Weasley]].
 
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{{Dialogue a-b|Jacob's sibling|You think Fang is brave...?|Rubeus Hagrid|Well, sometimes. When he's not sleepy. Or playful. At any rate, don't test him, alright?|Jacob's sibling and Hagrid discussing Fang in the [[1980s]]|Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery}}
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During the [[1985–1986 school year]], Fang was kidnapped by [[Todd Cribb|Todd]] and [[Corrine Cribb]] along with many other pets as they wanted to get revenge on Hagrid for disrupting their poaching activities. They didn't know specifically which was Hagrid's pet but managed to capture Fang anyway (who was in the care of [[Merula Snyde]] at the time). When [[Jacob's sibling]] and [[Merula Snyde]] discovered Todd and Corrine Cribb, Fang came rushing to their side and was eventually returned to Hagrid.<ref name="HMP">{{HM|2|THE CASE OF THE MISSING PETS}}</ref>
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By September [[1986]], Fang enjoyed kipping in the [[Hogwarts Library|Library]] and hanging out in the [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]] [[Classroom 1B|Classroom]] because he saw a cat in there once, which was actually [[Minerva McGonagall]] in [[Animagus]] form.<ref name="Y3C1">{{HM|3|1}}</ref>
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At the beginning of the [[1986–1987 school year]], Fang went missing when he was scared by a [[fairy]] he found in the [[Rubeus Hagrid's pumpkin patch|pumpkin patch]] by Hagrid's Hut. Hagrid once again asked Jacob's sibling to help him. Hagrid then searched the [[Forbidden Forest]], telling them Fang once ran in there and couldn't find the way out.<ref name="Y3C1" />
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[[File:Wizard Fang HM720.png|thumb|right|250px|Fang disguised as a wizard]]
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During the [[1990–1991 school year]], [[Jacob's sibling]] and their friends disguised Fang as a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] with a pointed wizard's hat and blue shirt, to bring him into [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] to visit a bedridden Hagrid, who had been missing him while hospitalised there. They lied to the hospital staff that Fang was a wizard who had been [[Transfiguration|transfigured]] into a dog sent in for treatment, so he could enter, as [[Creature|animals]] were not allowed inside the hospital.<ref name="HM720">{{HM|7|20}}</ref>
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Later that school year, Fang found Mrs Norris trapped in the roots of the [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow]].<ref name="HM746A">{{HM|7|46|Missing Mrs Norris}}</ref>
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[[File:WB F1 Fang HarryMalfoyFangInForest 11428.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fang in the Forbidden Forest with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy]]
 
In 1992, Fang accompanied first-year students [[Draco Malfoy]] and [[Harry Potter]] into the [[Forbidden Forest]] for a detention, only to run away in fear after encountering a [[Tom Riddle|hooded figure]] drinking [[Unicorn blood|blood]] from a dead [[unicorn]]. After running away he soon found Hagrid, and [[Hermione Granger]], who immediately knew that Draco and Harry were in danger.<ref name="PS15">{{PS|B|15}}</ref>
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In [[1993]], Fang accompanied [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and Harry to visit [[Aragog]] in the [[Forbidden Forest]]. He, Harry, and Ron were nearly eaten by [[Forbidden Forest Acromantula colony|Aragog's children]], but they were rescued by the wild [[Flying Ford Anglia|Ford Anglia]] that was previously owned by Ron's father, [[Arthur Weasley]].<ref name="COS15">{{COS|B|15}}</ref>
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[[File:B3C14M1 Buckbeak and Fang in Hagrid's Hut.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Fang and Buckbeak inside Hagrid's hut]]
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Fang was present when [[Buckbeak]] was being reviewed by the [[British Ministry of Magic]]. He was seen sulking in his basket during one of the trio's many visits to Hagrid's hut during the [[1993–1994 school year]].<ref name="POA6">{{POA|B|6}}</ref><ref name="POA11">{{POA|B|11}}</ref> Fang also shared the hut with Buckbeak after Hagrid moved the hippogriff inside after [[Lucius Malfoy]] made his case to the [[Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures]] after Buckbeak attacked his son during a [[Care of Magical Creatures]] lesson that resulted in Draco's arm being injured.<ref name="POA21">{{POA|B|21}}</ref>
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In [[1994]], Hagrid decided not to take Fang with him to see the [[Dragon]]s kept in the Forbidden Forest with Harry, as he thought he would not like them.<ref name="GOF19">{{GOF|B|19}}</ref>
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In [[1995]], when the trio tried to enter Hagrid's hut and Hagrid initialy did not answer due to being upset about [[Rita Skeeter]]'s article about him being a [[half-giant]], Fang barked and scratched at the door when they knocked. [[Albus Dumbledore]] who was with Hagrid let them in and Hagrid explained to them why he was feeling down.<ref name="GOF24">{{GOF|B|24}}</ref> Later that year, Fang went with Hagrid in order to look for [[Bartemius Crouch Senior]] in the Forbidden Forest, after [[Viktor Krum]] had been found [[Stunning Spell|stunned]].<ref name="GOF28">{{GOF|B|28}}</ref>
   
 
===Second Wizarding War===
 
===Second Wizarding War===
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In [[1996]], after Hagrid had returned to Hogwarts after his [[Mission to the Giant colony]], Fang was with him in the hut when the trio visited him to hear of his tale, and was very happy to see them. Fang also tried to lick [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s face when she entered, but she snapped at him to get away and waved her handbag at him.<ref name="OOTP20">{{OOTP|B|20}}</ref>
====Hiding====
 
When Hagrid was attacked by [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] [[Wizards]] led by [[Dolores Umbridge]], Fang was hit by a [[Stunning Spell]] when he tried to defend Hagrid, enraging him to more aggressively attack Umbridge's cohorts. Hagrid took the stunned Fang with him when he escaped. After [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s return was made public and Umbridge was sacked, Hagrid and Fang returned to their home at the edge of the Forbidden Forest
 
   
 
When Hagrid was attacked by [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] [[Three Aurors who tried to arrest Rubeus Hagrid|Auror]]s led by Dolores Umbridge, Fang was hit by a [[Stunning Spell]], when he tried to defend Hagrid, resulting in the responsible party being hurled over ten feet away by an enraged Hagrid. Hagrid took the stunned Fang with him when he escaped into the mountains.<ref name="OOTP31">{{OOTP|B|31}}</ref> After [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s return was made public and Umbridge was sacked, Hagrid and Fang returned to their hut at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.<ref name="OOTP38">{{OOTP|B|38}}</ref>
====Battle of the Astronomy Tower====
 
Fang was inside [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin|Hagrid's hut]] when it was set on fire by [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] [[Thorfinn Rowle]] during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], but was rescued when Hagrid and Harry doused the fire with the [[Aguamenti Charm]].
 
   
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[[File:Halfblood-03201.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Fang next to [[Harry Potter]] after the funeral of Aragog]]
====Battle of Hogwarts====
 
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Fang was present during the funeral of Aragog "''sulking in his basket during the burial''" and afterwards, padded across the floor to them and laid his head in Harry Potter's lap and proceeded to slobber all over his robes.<ref name="HBP22">{{HBP|B|22}}</ref> Fang was also inside [[Hagrid's Hut]] when it was set ablaze by [[Death Eaters|Death Eater]] [[Thorfinn Rowle]], during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]] on 30 June, 1997. He was rescued shortly when Hagrid and Harry doused the fire with the [[Water-Making Spell]].<ref name="HBP28"/> It can be assumed that Fang was present at [[Funeral of Albus Dumbledore|Dumbledore's funeral]] with Hagrid.
In [[1998]], Fang went with Hagrid and [[Grawp]] to Hogwarts to help in the [[Battle of Hogwarts|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.
 
   
 
In [[1998]], Fang went with Hagrid and [[Grawp]] to Hogwarts to help in the [[Battle of Hogwarts|defense 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, with Hagrid going after him immediately.<ref name="DH31"/> He survived the battle and continued to live with Hagrid in his hut afterwards.<ref name="MA"/>
===Later life===
 
It is unknown if he participated in the battle in any meaningful way. After the end of the battle, Hagrid showed no indication of mourning, so it is presumed that Fang had survived the battle, as he was not mentioned among the casualties. His later life at Hogwarts is unknown though he might have lived the rest of his life with Hagrid.
 
   
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===21st century===
==Personality and traits==
 
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During the [[2009–2010 school year]], he went wild after hearing the songs of uncontrolled [[Fwooper]]s in [[Hagrid's Hut]]. When a [[Unidentified Muggle-born Hogwarts student|student]] encountered him, he showed him some teeth before passing out.<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref>
[[File:Fang.JPG|right|thumb|250px|Fang]]
 
{{Quote|Out of the way, Fang... Out of the way, yeh dozy dog...|Rubeus Hagrid talking to Fang|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
 
   
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==Physical appearance==
Fang is a large hound who slobbers constantly. On several occasions he completely soaked [[Harry Potter]]'s robes while laying his head on Harry's lap. When someone entered Hagrid's hut, he would 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."
 
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Fang was described as a giant [[boarhound]] with black fur.<ref name="PS8"/>
   
==Behind the scenes==
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==Personality and traits==
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{{Quote|<nowiki/>'Make yerselves at home,' said Hagrid, letting go of Fang, who bounded straight at Ron and started licking his ears. Like Hagrid, Fang was clearly not as fierce as he looked.|Fang's friendly personality|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
[[File:Fang.jpg|200px|right]]
 
 
Fang was a large hound who slobbered constantly. On several occasions he completely soaked [[Harry Potter]]'s robes while laying his head on Harry's lap.<ref name="PS8"/> When someone entered Hagrid's hut, he would greet them with loud, booming barks<ref name="GOF24"/> and almost always licking their faces or ears.<ref name="OOTP20"/> He was very protective of Hagrid, but was a "bloody coward".<ref name="PSF">{{PS|F}}</ref> Fang was a very friendly, affectionate and sociable dog, and was often very happy to see the [[trio]] whenever they came to see Hagrid and him.<ref name="GOF24"/><ref name="GOF37">{{GOF|B|37}}</ref><ref name="OOTP20"/>
*In the [[Harry Potter books|novels]], Fang is said to be a boarhound, or Great Dane. In the [[Harry Potter films|movies]], Fang is portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, a very different breed, though one that was also used against boars.
 
*The dogs who play Fang in the first two movies are [[Hugo]], [[Bully]], [[Bella (dog)|Bella]], and [[Vito]]. A dog named [[Luigi]] played Fang in the second and sixth films. In the 2nd disc special feature of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', Head Animal Trainer [http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/File:Julie_Tottman_(HP5_Head_Animal_Trainer).JPG Julie Tottman] shows the new dog who played Fang, and its name is Monkey,<ref>See [http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/File:Monkey_plays_Rubeus_Hagrid%27s_Pet_Dog_Fang_in_HP5.JPG this image]</ref> while in the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]], ''the Neapolitan Mastiff who played Fang is [[Uno]].<ref>HPUpdate: ''[http://harrypotterupdate.multiply.com/journal/item/979/Neapolitan_Mastiff_who_played_Fang_in_HP6_movie_had_received_an_Academy_Award Neapolitan Mastiff who played "Fang" in HP6 movie had received an Academy Award]''</ref>
 
*In [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]], Fang is one of the several characters that can dig up Dig-Spots, including [[Remus Lupin|Professor Lupin]] (Werewolf), [[Mrs. Norris]], and [[Crookshanks]]. Without using Freeplay mode or [[Polyjuice Potion]], Fang is playable in the fifth level of ''The Philosopher's Stone'', "The Forbidden Forest", the fifth in ''The Chamber of Secrets'', "Follow The Spiders", and "Dragons" as the third level in ''The Goblet Of Fire''. Fang is unlocked at the beginning of "The Forbidden Forest", by changing from either Ron or Harry (in Story-Mode) to Fang, and then using Fang to dig underneath the cliff at the start. Fang's Character-Token will be in the tunnel.
 
*In the video game adaptation of ''Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix'', Fang is only heard from outside Hagrid's cabin and shakes the whole house.
 
*Fang's role is omitted from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''.
 
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Rubeus Hagrid's pets]]
 
*[[Rubeus Hagrid's pets]]
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==Behind the scenes==
 
[[File:Lego2 07 Fang.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Fang in {{LEGO|Y1}}]]
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[[File:Hagrid's Hut & Fang Funko POP!.jpg|200px|thumb|Fang and [[Hagrid's Hut]] in [[POP! Vinyl]] form]]
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[[File:Fang - PAS.png|200px|thumb|right|Fang as seen in {{PAS}}]]
 
*In the [[Harry Potter (book series)|novels]], Fang is said to be a boarhound, or Great Dane. In the [[Harry Potter (film series)|movies]], Fang is portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, a very different breed, though one that was also used against boars.
 
*The dogs who play Fang in the first two movies are [[Hugo]], [[Bully]], [[Bella (dog)|Bella]], and [[Vito]]. A dog named [[Luigi]] played Fang in the second and sixth films. In the 2nd disc special feature of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', Head Animal Trainer [[:File:Julie Tottman (HP5 Head Animal Trainer).JPG|Julie Tottman]] shows the new dog who played Fang, and its name is [[Monkey (dog)|Monkey]],<ref>See [[:File:Monkey plays Rubeus Hagrid's Pet Dog Fang in HP5.JPG|this image]]</ref> while in {{HBP|FA}}, the Neapolitan Mastiff who played Fang is [[Uno]].<ref>HPUpdate: ''[http://harrypotterupdate.multiply.com/journal/item/979/Neapolitan_Mastiff_who_played_Fang_in_HP6_movie_had_received_an_Academy_Award Neapolitan Mastiff who played "Fang" in HP6 movie had received an Academy Award]''</ref>
 
*In {{LEGO|Y1}}, Fang is one of the several characters that can dig up Dig-Spots, including [[Remus Lupin|Professor Lupin]] (Werewolf), [[Mrs Norris]], and [[Crookshanks]]. Without using Freeplay mode or [[Polyjuice Potion]], Fang is playable in the fifth level of ''The Philosopher's Stone'', "The Forbidden Forest", the fifth in ''The Chamber of Secrets'', "Follow The Spiders", and "Dragons" as the second level in ''The Goblet Of Fire''. Fang is unlocked at the beginning of "The Forbidden Forest", by changing from either Ron or Harry (in Story-Mode) to Fang, and then using Fang to dig underneath the cliff at the start. Fang's Character-Token will be in the tunnel.
 
*In the video game adaptation of ''Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix'', Fang is only heard from outside Hagrid's cabin and shakes the whole house.
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*Fang's role is omitted from {{DH|F2}}.
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*Fang does make a brief appearance in {{POA|FA}}, though he's easy to miss. He can be glimpsed in the background when Hagrid tells the trio to hurry up and head back to the castle before Buckbeak is executed and Harry is reassuring him that it will be okay.
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*In {{HM}}, Hagrid asks the player what he should name the dog and says he is a new puppy. The event happens in Chapter 8 of Year Two during the [[1985–1986 school year]]. However, Fang could be found in the game in Year One as well, which was over a year earlier. It makes no sense that Hagrid would say he was a new puppy when he had had him for at least a year, or that Hagrid would have waited that long to name him.
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**The player can choose one of three names for Hagrid's dog: Fang, Hagrid Junior, or Voldemort. If the player selects an option other than Fang, Hagrid will laugh them off and pick Fang anyway. The answer decides whether the player was rewarded with Courage, Empathy or Knowledge points.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
[[File:Lego2 07 Fang.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fang as a [[LEGO Harry Potter|LEGO]] character.]]
 
 
{{Imagecat|Images of Fang}}
 
{{Imagecat|Images of Fang}}
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*{{PS}} {{1st}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st}}
 
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*{{PS|F}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)]]''
 
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*{{COS}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''
 
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*{{COS|F}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
 
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*{{POA}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
 
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*{{POA|F}} {{C|Briefly}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
 
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*{{GOF}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
 
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*{{OOTP}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)]]''
 
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*{{OOTP|F}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Heard only}}
 
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*{{OOTP|G}} {{Voice}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
 
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*{{HBP}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''
 
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*{{HBP|F}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)]]'' {{Comment|Heard only}}
 
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*{{HBP|G}} {{Voice}}
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
 
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*{{DH}}
*''[[Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book]]''
 
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*{{HPPU}}
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
 
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*{{LEGO|Y1}}
*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7]]'' {{C|Consoles and PC versions}}
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*{{LEGO|Y2}} {{C|Console and PC versions}}
*''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]''
 
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*{{TCG}}
*''[[Pottermore]]''
 
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*{{PM}}
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*{{WW}}
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*{{HPV|CR}}
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*{{HM}}
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*{{WU}}
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*{{PAS}}
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*{{MA}}
   
 
==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
 
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Latest revision as of 04:17, 5 February 2024

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

Fang (b. circa 1984)[1] was an over-sized boarhound dog, and one of Rubeus Hagrid's pets.[2] He was a large dog that lived in his hut with him and accompanied Hagrid in many places, such as the Forbidden Forest.[3] Fang was present for the majority of the Second Wizarding War, such as the Battle of the Astronomy Tower[4] and the Battle of Hogwarts.[5] He survived the war and was still alive and well in the late 2000s.[6]

Biography

Early life

"Why don't you name him Fang? I've always liked that name for a dog."
— A student recommends the name Fang[src]
Fang pup1

Fang as a little puppy, fetching a stick

Fang was born in around 1984, and became Rubeus Hagrid's pet by September of the same year.[1] He was seen as a puppy on the school grounds fetching a stick and bolting down the hill back towards Hagrid's Hut.

In 1985, Fang was trapped by the same Devil's Snare which Hagrid had rescued Jacob's sibling from the year before. Hagrid asked them if they could help him with the Devil's Snare the second time, being aware that using the Wand-Lighting Charm would only cause the dangerous plant to retreat further into the room in which it had been placed, placing Fang's life in danger.[7]

Fang

Fang relaxing in his master's hut

Hagrid told Jacob's sibling to help him by brewing a Fire-Breathing Potion. Hagrid decided not to share what the potion was for, because he was embarrassed about his failure to keep a close enough eye on his pup and merely recited the ingredients. Jacob's sibling, Rowan Khanna, Ben Copper, and Penny Haywood eventually made the potion. Hagrid then told Jacob's sibling why he needed the potion, and they saved Fang from the Devil's Snare by using the potion. Hagrid then revealed he had not named the puppy yet, and they decide on the name Fang.[7]

At some point during the 1985–1986 school year, Fang became afraid of cats, mostly due to Mrs Norris. Jacob's sibling, Rowan, Penny and Minerva McGonagall helped him overcome his fear and prepare for the pet gathering.[8]

Jacob's sibling: "You think Fang is brave...?"
Rubeus Hagrid: "Well, sometimes. When he's not sleepy. Or playful. At any rate, don't test him, alright?"
— Jacob's sibling and Hagrid discussing Fang in the 1980s[src]

During the 1985–1986 school year, Fang was kidnapped by Todd and Corrine Cribb along with many other pets as they wanted to get revenge on Hagrid for disrupting their poaching activities. They didn't know specifically which was Hagrid's pet but managed to capture Fang anyway (who was in the care of Merula Snyde at the time). When Jacob's sibling and Merula Snyde discovered Todd and Corrine Cribb, Fang came rushing to their side and was eventually returned to Hagrid.[9]

By September 1986, Fang enjoyed kipping in the Library and hanging out in the Transfiguration Classroom because he saw a cat in there once, which was actually Minerva McGonagall in Animagus form.[10]

At the beginning of the 1986–1987 school year, Fang went missing when he was scared by a fairy he found in the pumpkin patch by Hagrid's Hut. Hagrid once again asked Jacob's sibling to help him. Hagrid then searched the Forbidden Forest, telling them Fang once ran in there and couldn't find the way out.[10]

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Fang disguised as a wizard

During the 1990–1991 school year, Jacob's sibling and their friends disguised Fang as a wizard with a pointed wizard's hat and blue shirt, to bring him into St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries to visit a bedridden Hagrid, who had been missing him while hospitalised there. They lied to the hospital staff that Fang was a wizard who had been transfigured into a dog sent in for treatment, so he could enter, as animals were not allowed inside the hospital.[11]

Later that school year, Fang found Mrs Norris trapped in the roots of the Hogwarts Whomping Willow.[12]

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Fang in the Forbidden Forest with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy

In 1992, Fang accompanied first-year students Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter into the Forbidden Forest for a detention, only to run away in fear after encountering a hooded figure drinking blood from a dead unicorn. After running away he soon found Hagrid, and Hermione Granger, who immediately knew that Draco and Harry were in danger.[3]

In 1993, Fang accompanied Ron Weasley and Harry to visit Aragog in the Forbidden Forest. He, Harry, and Ron were nearly eaten by Aragog's children, but they were rescued by the wild Ford Anglia that was previously owned by Ron's father, Arthur Weasley.[13]

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Fang and Buckbeak inside Hagrid's hut

Fang was present when Buckbeak was being reviewed by the British Ministry of Magic. He was seen sulking in his basket during one of the trio's many visits to Hagrid's hut during the 1993–1994 school year.[14][15] Fang also shared the hut with Buckbeak after Hagrid moved the hippogriff inside after Lucius Malfoy made his case to the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures after Buckbeak attacked his son during a Care of Magical Creatures lesson that resulted in Draco's arm being injured.[16]

In 1994, Hagrid decided not to take Fang with him to see the Dragons kept in the Forbidden Forest with Harry, as he thought he would not like them.[17]

In 1995, when the trio tried to enter Hagrid's hut and Hagrid initialy did not answer due to being upset about Rita Skeeter's article about him being a half-giant, Fang barked and scratched at the door when they knocked. Albus Dumbledore who was with Hagrid let them in and Hagrid explained to them why he was feeling down.[18] Later that year, Fang went with Hagrid in order to look for Bartemius Crouch Senior in the Forbidden Forest, after Viktor Krum had been found stunned.[19]

Second Wizarding War

In 1996, after Hagrid had returned to Hogwarts after his Mission to the Giant colony, Fang was with him in the hut when the trio visited him to hear of his tale, and was very happy to see them. Fang also tried to lick Dolores Umbridge's face when she entered, but she snapped at him to get away and waved her handbag at him.[20]

When Hagrid was attacked by Ministry of Magic Aurors led by Dolores Umbridge, Fang was hit by a Stunning Spell, when he tried to defend Hagrid, resulting in the responsible party being hurled over ten feet away by an enraged Hagrid. Hagrid took the stunned Fang with him when he escaped into the mountains.[21] After Voldemort's return was made public and Umbridge was sacked, Hagrid and Fang returned to their hut at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.[22]

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Fang next to Harry Potter after the funeral of Aragog

Fang was present during the funeral of Aragog "sulking in his basket during the burial" and afterwards, padded across the floor to them and laid his head in Harry Potter's lap and proceeded to slobber all over his robes.[23] Fang was also inside Hagrid's Hut when it was set ablaze by Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle, during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower on 30 June, 1997. He was rescued shortly when Hagrid and Harry doused the fire with the Water-Making Spell.[4] It can be assumed that Fang was present at Dumbledore's funeral with Hagrid.

In 1998, Fang went with Hagrid and Grawp to Hogwarts to help in the defense 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, with Hagrid going after him immediately.[5] He survived the battle and continued to live with Hagrid in his hut afterwards.[6]

21st century

During the 2009–2010 school year, he went wild after hearing the songs of uncontrolled Fwoopers in Hagrid's Hut. When a student encountered him, he showed him some teeth before passing out.[6]

Physical appearance

Fang was described as a giant boarhound with black fur.[2]

Personality and traits

"'Make yerselves at home,' said Hagrid, letting go of Fang, who bounded straight at Ron and started licking his ears. Like Hagrid, Fang was clearly not as fierce as he looked."
— Fang's friendly personality[src]

Fang was a large hound who slobbered constantly. On several occasions he completely soaked Harry Potter's robes while laying his head on Harry's lap.[2] When someone entered Hagrid's hut, he would greet them with loud, booming barks[18] and almost always licking their faces or ears.[20] He was very protective of Hagrid, but was a "bloody coward".[24] Fang was a very friendly, affectionate and sociable dog, and was often very happy to see the trio whenever they came to see Hagrid and him.[18][25][20]

See also

Behind the scenes

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Fang in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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Fang and Hagrid's Hut in POP! Vinyl form

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Fang as seen in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

  • 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.
  • The dogs who play Fang in the first two movies are Hugo, Bully, Bella, and Vito. A dog named Luigi played Fang in the second and sixth films. In the 2nd disc special feature of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Head Animal Trainer Julie Tottman shows the new dog who played Fang, and its name is Monkey,[26] while in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the Neapolitan Mastiff who played Fang is Uno.[27]
  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Fang is one of the several characters that can dig up Dig-Spots, including Professor Lupin (Werewolf), Mrs Norris, and Crookshanks. Without using Freeplay mode or Polyjuice Potion, Fang is playable in the fifth level of The Philosopher's Stone, "The Forbidden Forest", the fifth in The Chamber of Secrets, "Follow The Spiders", and "Dragons" as the second level in The Goblet Of Fire. Fang is unlocked at the beginning of "The Forbidden Forest", by changing from either Ron or Harry (in Story-Mode) to Fang, and then using Fang to dig underneath the cliff at the start. Fang's Character-Token will be in the tunnel.
  • In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Fang is only heard from outside Hagrid's cabin and shakes the whole house.
  • Fang's role is omitted from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
  • Fang does make a brief appearance in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, though he's easy to miss. He can be glimpsed in the background when Hagrid tells the trio to hurry up and head back to the castle before Buckbeak is executed and Harry is reassuring him that it will be okay.
  • In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hagrid asks the player what he should name the dog and says he is a new puppy. The event happens in Chapter 8 of Year Two during the 1985–1986 school year. However, Fang could be found in the game in Year One as well, which was over a year earlier. It makes no sense that Hagrid would say he was a new puppy when he had had him for at least a year, or that Hagrid would have waited that long to name him.
    • The player can choose one of three names for Hagrid's dog: Fang, Hagrid Junior, or Voldemort. If the player selects an option other than Fang, Hagrid will laugh them off and pick Fang anyway. The answer decides whether the player was rewarded with Courage, Empathy or Knowledge points.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hagrid says Fang was "a puppy" in the 1985–1986 school year. In the 1984–1985 school year, Fang can be seen on the school grounds as a little puppy picking up a stick and running down the hill towards Hagird's cabin. Dogs of the type reach their full size in about eighteen months, meaning Fang was born and acquired by Hagrid in 1984, before September.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 (The Potions Master)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 15 (The Forbidden Forest)
  4. 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 28 (Flight of the Prince)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 31 (The Battle of Hogwarts)
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
  7. 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Side Quest "Help Hagird!"
  8. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Side Quest "Scaredy-Cats"
  9. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, "THE CASE OF THE MISSING PETS" Achievement
  10. 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, Chapter 1 (Year Three Begins)
  11. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 20 (A Different Kind of Hospital Drama)
  12. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 46 (Total Recall) - Assignment "Missing Mrs Norris"
  13. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 15 (Aragog)
  14. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 6 (Talons and Tea Leaves)
  15. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 11 (The Firebolt)
  16. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 (Hermione's Secret)
  17. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 19 (The Hungarian Horntail)
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 24 (Rita Skeeter's Scoop)
  19. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 (The Madness of Mr Crouch)
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20 (Hagrid's Tale)
  21. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31 (O.W.L.s)
  22. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 38 (The Second War Begins)
  23. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 22 (After the Burial)
  24. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
  25. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 37 (The Beginning)
  26. See this image
  27. HPUpdate: Neapolitan Mastiff who played "Fang" in HP6 movie had received an Academy Award