Hagrid Takes Flight

    By Storybird

    Hagrid Takes Flight cover image

    13 Dec, 2023

    a man with a beard sitting at a table with a glass of beer in front of him and a menu in front of him

    It was a typical night at the Hog's Head Inn; laughter echoed through the oak rafters and the scent of firewhisky was thick in the air. Among the patrons was Rubeus Hagrid, deep into his fifth pint.

    a man with a beard and long hair holding a beer in a bar with other people in the background

    Hagrid's rosy cheeks were a testament to his inebriation. With his motorbike keys jingling in his hand, he slurred his goodbyes to his fellow patrons, and staggered towards the exit.

    a man with long hair riding a motorcycle on a road with clouds in the background and a sky with clouds

    Outside, Hagrid's motorbike, a hulking beast of metal and magic, waited. It was a sight to behold, with its dragon heartstring core and phoenix feather tailpipes.

    a man with long hair riding a motorcycle with a beard and long beard wearing a long coat and holding a gun

    Hagrid clumsily mounted his motorbike, the engine rumbling to life beneath him. He kicked up the stand and, with a lopsided grin, he revved the engine.

    a man riding a motorcycle in the air with a sky background and stars above him and a mountain range

    With a loud roar, the motorbike and its drunken rider took to the skies, leaving a trail of magical sparks in their wake. The ride was bumpy, but Hagrid found it exhilarating.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a large bird on the back of it's back tire and wings

    As the alcohol took a stronger hold, Hagrid's navigation became increasingly erratic. He swerved around treetops, narrowly avoiding collisions with several owls.

    a man with long hair and a beard holding a sword in his hand and a light shining from his hand

    Suddenly, a bright light blinded Hagrid. It was the Hogwarts Express, chugging along its magical path. Hagrid jerked the handlebars, narrowly avoiding a collision.

    a man riding a motorcycle down a road with a long beard and long hair on it's head

    Hagrid's heart pounded in his chest as he regained control. He gave a wild laugh, the thrill of the near-miss heightening his drunken euphoria.

    a bird flying over a forest filled with fire and water with a bright blue sky behind it and a glowing fireball

    Suddenly, he spotted a glimmering object falling from the sky. Squinting, he realized it was a young phoenix, its wings ablaze, plummeting towards the Forbidden Forest.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a large bird on it's back and flames coming out of the back

    His heart lurched. The drunken haze was pushed aside by a surge of determination. He veered his motorbike towards the falling creature.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a large bird on the back of it's back tire and wings

    Hagrid steered his motorbike with newfound precision, racing against time. The phoenix's cries echoed in his ears, fueling his resolve.

    a man with long hair riding a motorcycle with a long beard and long hair on it's back

    With a swift movement, he reached out and grabbed the phoenix, pulling it onto the bike. The small bird squawked in surprise, but didn't resist.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a long beard and a long beard on it's head and wings

    Hagrid could feel the heat of the phoenix's flames against his skin. He turned his motorbike around, aiming for Hogwarts. He knew just who could help the creature.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a long beard and a long beard on it's head and a flame in the air

    As Hogwarts came into view, Hagrid sped up. He knew the phoenix needed immediate attention. He landed roughly, but safely, in the castle grounds.

    a man with a long white beard and glasses sitting at a table with an open book in front of him

    He found Professor Dumbledore in his office. He was surprised but quickly composed himself when he saw the young phoenix.

    a man and a little girl are looking at a book with a wizard on it and a wizard holding a wand

    Dumbledore carefully took the phoenix from Hagrid. With a flick of his wand, he began to heal the creature, his face concentrated.

    a man with long hair and a beard holding a lit candle in his hands and wearing a robe with a long beard

    Hagrid watched, relief washing over him. His drunken escapade had turned into a rescue mission and he had succeeded, despite his inebriation.

    a man with a long beard and a long white beard holding a lit candle in his hand and a bird on his arm

    "You've done a good thing tonight, Hagrid," Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling. The phoenix, now healed, flapped its wings and let out a happy squawk.

    a castle on top of a mountain with a sunset in the background and trees around it, with a man standing on a hill

    Hagrid beamed, the alcohol's effects finally wearing off. He felt a sense of accomplishment. He had navigated the obstacles and saved the day.

    a man with a long beard and long beard walking down a path towards a small cabin under a night sky with stars

    As he left Dumbledore's office, he made a mental note to himself. No more drunk flying. He chuckled to himself as he walked towards his hut, the stars shimmering above.

    a man with a long beard and a long beard wearing a long coat and holding a pipe in his hand

    The next day, Hagrid woke up with a pounding headache but a smile on his face. He had a story to tell his friends at the Hog's Head Inn, a story they would hardly believe.

    a man with long hair and beard holding a candle in his hand and wearing a long robe and holding a cane

    And so, Hagrid's drunken escapade became a tale of adventure and heroism. A reminder that even in our most reckless moments, we can still make a difference.

    a man with a beard holding a glass of beer in a bar with bottles and glasses on the table

    From then on, Hagrid was more careful with his firewhisky. He still enjoyed his nights at the inn, but he left his motorbike keys at home. After all, he'd had enough flying adventures for a while.

    a man holding a bowl of fire in his hand and a castle in the background with stars above it

    And as for the phoenix, it found a new home in the Hogwarts castle. It would often be seen flying over the grounds, a symbol of the unlikely heroism of a certain drunken gamekeeper.

    a man with a beard and long hair holding a book in his hands in a forest with trees and stars

    Hagrid's story serves as a unique testament to his character. He may be a bit rough around the edges, and a bit reckless at times, but when it counts, he always rises to the occasion.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a long beard and a beard on it's head, in the sky

    So, the next time you see a shooting star, or a trail of magical sparks in the sky, remember Hagrid. Remember his drunken escapade, his wild motorbike ride, and his unexpected act of heroism.

    a man riding a motorcycle with a long beard and long hair on it's back with a long beard

    It's a reminder that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, they may just be a friendly giant on a magical motorbike, navigating the night sky, saving the day in their own unique way.

    You Might Also Like