... had hoped JKR would resist the temptation to do -- fill in unnecessary backstory. In this case it's the explanation for one of the many charming throwaway comments in the series, in this case ProfessorKettleburn, the Care of Magical Creatures professor before Hagrid, who "decided to retire in order to spend more time with his remaining limbs." That was perfect the way it was -- don't mess with ...
... hanno zingato Vany : e com'è andata quando ha rifiutato il povero Charlino? ç_ç Vany : dimmi la dinamica Linda, the Stormborn : dunque, Charlie andava spesso da lui per aggiornarlo sulle lezioni di Kettleburn, o magari a raccontargli di roba letta su riviste o su libri... e Hagrid lo ascoltava sempre, stavano bene ç_ç Charlie lo ammirava tanto, e così ben presto si è reso conto di avere ...
... why he felt the need to go in there, but wasn’t successful in getting out of the detention. What he earned, though, was a trip back in there with the Care of Magical Creatures Professor, Professor Kettleburn, to help gather creatures for classes. “Thank you Professor,” Hagrid said as he left the Headmaster’s office. He’d gotten into trouble, but it was worth it if he got to go back in and see ...
... home," said Harry. "I'm still resigning either way." Neville spoke, "Let Harry go to school." "Done," said Dumbledore. "Remus Lupin can take over your classes. I'll have Hagrid help ProfessorKettleburn teach Care of Magical Creatures until I can get a new professor. Happy." "What's done, Sir?" asked Neville. "Harry can go to school," said Dumbledore. "Thank you, Sir," said Hermione. After ...
...-mad primate exhibit at a Muggle zoo. “Why can’t you at least pretend to be nice at mealtimes, Severus?” McGonagall had asked him after breaking up a particularly vitriolic spat between him and Kettleburn. Snape had simply gazed at her impassively. “Why?” he’d asked in that infuriatingly sour tone he saved for his finest moments of contempt. “Because I’m sick of having my meal interrupted ...
... of cleaning something, the days were still busy. Potions needed to be brewed for Madam Pomfrey in the infirmary as well as for Professor Sprout to use in the greenhouses and Professor Kettleburn to have handy in case of accidents with the magical creatures. Lesson plans were developed following the guidelinesDumbledore had set forth in their first meeting. The stores of ingredients were being ...
... by the crowd. Prongs reached the front of the Great Hall and leapt onto the teachers’ table, kicking aside platters of food. He ran across the table quickly, stumbling at one point when Kettleburn’s stunner glanced across his flank, but he recovered and jumped off the table, running back towards the door. A minute later he was out, students still shouting and giving chase. Dumbledore called for...
... that Hagrid has been promoted to Care of Magical Creatures professor. Also, Dementors will be guarding Hogwarts, while Sirius Black is loose. “Well, I am sorry to tell you that Professor Kettleburn, our Care of Magical Creatures teacher, retired at the end of last year in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs.” What colour are the Ministry cars? Dark green ...