filch

Filch is a character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is a Squib, meaning he was born to wizard parents but possesses no magical abilities himself. Filch serves as the caretaker of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is depicted as a cantankerous and disliked figure among the students, often seen patrolling the corridors with his large, mangy cat, Mrs. Norris.

Filch has a deep-seated animosity towards students, particularly Harry Potter, and frequently attempts to catch them breaking school rules. He is fiercely loyal to Hogwarts and takes his role as its caretaker very seriously, despite his lack of magic. His office is filled with information on student infractions, and he actively collaborates with Dolores Umbridge during her time as Headmistress.

Despite his generally unpleasant demeanor, Filch is a dedicated employee who has worked at Hogwarts for many years. He is often seen as a tragic figure, longing for magic he can never possess. His Squib status fuels his resentment towards the magical world he inhabits but cannot participate in. He is a constant presence in the background of Hogwarts life, embodying a certain type of disgruntled authority figure.