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Nov 3, 2019 · Here's what eventually happened to Fang, the giant Boarhound dog owned by Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. Fang was present in all installments of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, but he only appeared in five of the movies. Unfortunately for dog-lovers, much of Fang's fate following the series was left ambiguous.
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Early life
Fang was born in around 1984, and became Rubeus Hagrid's pet by September of the same year. 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 Charmwould only cause the dangerous plant to retreat...
1991-1995
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. 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...
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. 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...
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. When someone entered Hagrid's hut, he would greet them with loud, booming barks and almost always licking their faces or ears. He was very protective of Hagrid, but was a "bloody coward". Fang was a v...
In the books, Fang is said to be a boarhound, or Great Dane. In the films, Fang is portrayed by a Neapolitan Mastiff, a very different breed, though one that was also used against boars.Having been born in or before 1984, and still being alive in 2009, Fang has lived for at least 25 years, which is nearly double the real-life record lifespan for either a Great Dane or a Neapolitan...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...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 P...Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(film)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(film)Sep 5, 2024 · Fang’s Role in Harry Potter. Fang is Hagrid’s loyal companion and guard dog. He first appears in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone when Hagrid brings him to Hogwarts to show Dumbledore ...
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Sep 13, 2023 · These dogs are known for their large size, loose wrinkled skin, and a very distinct appearance. Related post: 120+ Harry Potter Dog Names (& Their Meanings!) Unlike three-headed Fluffy, Fang was played by a real dog (actually more than one). Throughout the long span of the movie series, more than one dog took on the role of Fang including Bella ...
A giant boarhound, Fang looked imposing but was actually a gentle soul who was devoted to his owner, Rubeus Hagrid. Often found with his head on the lap of the nearest witch or wizard looking to have his ears stroked, he would often leave a large pool of drool and some soaked robes behind.
Sep 13, 2023 · In the Harry Potter series, it is revealed that Fluffy, the giant three-headed dog, was loaned to Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, by Rubeus Hagrid. Hagrid is known for his fondness for magical creatures, including several dangerous ones (as well as his dog, Fang.) In the book, Hagrid won Fluffy from a “Greek chappie” in a pub ...
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Fluffy was a gigantic, monstrous male three-headed dog who was once cared for by Rubeus Hagrid. Fluffy's greatest weakness was the inability to resist falling asleep to the sound of music.[1] Rubeus Hagrid originally purchased Fluffy from a "Greek chappie" in a pub. Hagrid loaned Fluffy to the headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, to aid in guarding the Philosopher's Stone, during the 1991–1992 ...
