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Hagrid's hellhound, Fluffy, is an allusion to the Greek guardian hellhound Cerberus, who guarded the Underworld, as Fluffy guarded the Sorcerer's Stone.

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Q: What are Greek allusions to Harry Potter with the three headed dog?
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