Argus Filch
Events [22]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
126-128
Filch Requests That No Magic Be Used In The Corridors
Dumbledore concludes the feast with start-of-term announcements, warning students to avoid the Forbidden Forest and the third-floor corridor. He then leads the school in a humorous rendition of the Hogwarts song.
Dumbledore concludes the feast with start-of-term announcements, warning students to avoid the Forbidden Forest and the third-floor corridor. He then leads the school in a humorous rendition of the Hogwarts song.
The Potions Master [B1-C8]
132-133
Filch Accuses Harry And Ron Of Intentionally Entering The Out Of Bounds Corridor
Harry and Ron accidentally stumble into the forbidden third-floor corridor and are caught by Argus Filch, who assumes they were trying to break into it. They are saved from punishment by Quirinus Quirrell, who happens to pass by.
Harry and Ron accidentally stumble into the forbidden third-floor corridor and are caught by Argus Filch, who assumes they were trying to break into it. They are saved from punishment by Quirinus Quirrell, who happens to pass by.
The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
154-156
Filch Is Mentioned As A Threat To Catch Harry, Ron, And Hermione
Hermione tries to stop Harry and Ron from sneaking out for the duel, but she ends up locked out of Gryffindor Tower. Neville, unable to remember the password, joins the group as they head toward the trophy room.
Hermione tries to stop Harry and Ron from sneaking out for the duel, but she ends up locked out of Gryffindor Tower. Neville, unable to remember the password, joins the group as they head toward the trophy room.
156-157
Filch Is Mentioned As A Potential Threat While Harry And The Group Sneak Around
Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
157-160
Filch Searches For The Students In The Trophy Room After Being Tipped Off
As they wait for Malfoy in the trophy room, the group hears Filch and Mrs. Norris approaching. They flee through the corridors, narrowly avoiding capture but attracting Peeves, who causes further chaos.
As they wait for Malfoy in the trophy room, the group hears Filch and Mrs. Norris approaching. They flee through the corridors, narrowly avoiding capture but attracting Peeves, who causes further chaos.
160-162
Filch Searches For The Students Near The Forbidden Corridor
While escaping Filch, the group stumbles into the forbidden third-floor corridor and encounters Fluffy, a monstrous three-headed dog. Hermione notices it guarding a trapdoor, linking it to the mysterious package Hagrid retrieved from Gringotts.
While escaping Filch, the group stumbles into the forbidden third-floor corridor and encounters Fluffy, a monstrous three-headed dog. Hermione notices it guarding a trapdoor, linking it to the mysterious package Hagrid retrieved from Gringotts.
Quidditch [B1-C11]
182-183
Filch Is Seen Assisting Snape With Bandages in the Staffroom
Harry stumbles upon Snape nursing a wounded leg and overhears a cryptic complaint about the three-headed dog. This fuels Harry’s suspicions that Snape is involved in the forbidden corridor, and he shares his discovery with Ron and Hermione, further heightening their concerns.
Harry stumbles upon Snape nursing a wounded leg and overhears a cryptic complaint about the three-headed dog. This fuels Harry’s suspicions that Snape is involved in the forbidden corridor, and he shares his discovery with Ron and Hermione, further heightening their concerns.
The Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
205-207
Filch Discovers Someone Has Been In The Restricted Section
Using the Invisibility Cloak, Harry sneaks into the Restricted Section of the library but accidentally sets off a magical screaming book. Forced to flee, he narrowly escapes detection by Filch and Snape and hides in an unfamiliar room.
Using the Invisibility Cloak, Harry sneaks into the Restricted Section of the library but accidentally sets off a magical screaming book. Forced to flee, he narrowly escapes detection by Filch and Snape and hides in an unfamiliar room.
207-209
Filch Continues Searching For The Intruder In The Library
Fleeing from Filch and Snape, Harry stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised in an unused classroom. The mirror shows him his parents and extended family, filling Harry with a bittersweet mix of joy and longing as he sees them for the first time.
Fleeing from Filch and Snape, Harry stumbles upon the Mirror of Erised in an unused classroom. The mirror shows him his parents and extended family, filling Harry with a bittersweet mix of joy and longing as he sees them for the first time.
209-210
Filch Continues His Vigilant Patrol Of The Castle At Night
Harry brings Ron to see the Mirror of Erised, where Ron sees himself as Head Boy and Quidditch captain. The boys argue over whose turn it is to use the mirror before being interrupted by Mrs. Norris, prompting a hasty retreat.
Harry brings Ron to see the Mirror of Erised, where Ron sees himself as Head Boy and Quidditch captain. The boys argue over whose turn it is to use the mirror before being interrupted by Mrs. Norris, prompting a hasty retreat.
210-211
Filch Remains A Threat As Harry And Ron Try To Stay Hidden
Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees his deepest desires: himself as Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and holder of the House Cup. Harry’s desire to see his parents again clashes with Ron’s vision of personal success, leading to tension between the friends.
Ron looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees his deepest desires: himself as Head Boy, Quidditch captain, and holder of the House Cup. Harry’s desire to see his parents again clashes with Ron’s vision of personal success, leading to tension between the friends.
211-212
Filch Remains A Threat To Harry’s Late Night Visits To The Mirror
Concerned about the risks of being caught, Ron tries to dissuade Harry from returning to the Mirror of Erised. Despite Ron’s warnings, Harry remains determined to see his parents again, brushing off his friend’s concerns.
Concerned about the risks of being caught, Ron tries to dissuade Harry from returning to the Mirror of Erised. Despite Ron’s warnings, Harry remains determined to see his parents again, brushing off his friend’s concerns.
Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
215-215
Filch Is Mentioned As A Threat To Harry’s Late-Night Wanderings
After Dumbledore advises Harry to avoid the Mirror of Erised, Harry decides to leave the Invisibility Cloak in his trunk. Haunted by nightmares of his parents’ death, Harry struggles to move past the allure of the mirror. Hermione returns and scolds him for sneaking around, lamenting his failure to uncover Nicolas Flamel’s identity.
After Dumbledore advises Harry to avoid the Mirror of Erised, Harry decides to leave the Invisibility Cloak in his trunk. Haunted by nightmares of his parents’ death, Harry struggles to move past the allure of the mirror. Hermione returns and scolds him for sneaking around, lamenting his failure to uncover Nicolas Flamel’s identity.
Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback [B1-C14]
241-241
Filch Catches Harry And Hermione Sneaking Back From The Tower
After successfully delivering Norbert to Charlie's friends, Harry and Hermione head back down the tower, only to be caught by Argus Filch. In their rush, they realize they've left the Invisibility Cloak on top of the tower, leaving them defenseless.
After successfully delivering Norbert to Charlie's friends, Harry and Hermione head back down the tower, only to be caught by Argus Filch. In their rush, they realize they've left the Invisibility Cloak on top of the tower, leaving them defenseless.
The Forbidden Forest [B1-C15]
242-243
Filch Brings Harry And Hermione To McGonagall’s Office
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom are caught in the Astronomy Tower by Argus Filch while attempting to secretly deliver an illegal dragon. They are escorted to Professor McGonagall’s office, where their actions raise concerns about their disregard for school rules.
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom are caught in the Astronomy Tower by Argus Filch while attempting to secretly deliver an illegal dragon. They are escorted to Professor McGonagall’s office, where their actions raise concerns about their disregard for school rules.
243-244
Filch Reports The Students’ Actions To Professor McGonagall
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom face Professor McGonagall’s wrath after their midnight excursion. She deducts 150 points from Gryffindor, placing their house at the bottom of the standings, and assigns all three detention.
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom face Professor McGonagall’s wrath after their midnight excursion. She deducts 150 points from Gryffindor, placing their house at the bottom of the standings, and assigns all three detention.
246-247
Harry Believes Filch Would Side With Snape And Not Help Them
Harry overhears Quirinus Quirrell pleading for mercy and suspects Severus Snape is pressuring him to reveal the secrets of the Anti-Dark Force spell. Harry shares his concerns with Ron and Hermione, who debate whether to investigate or inform Dumbledore.
Harry overhears Quirinus Quirrell pleading for mercy and suspects Severus Snape is pressuring him to reveal the secrets of the Anti-Dark Force spell. Harry shares his concerns with Ron and Hermione, who debate whether to investigate or inform Dumbledore.
247-248
Filch Is Tasked With Leading Harry, Hermione, And Neville To Their Detentions
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom receive detention notices for their nighttime rule-breaking. They anxiously await their punishment, which will take place later that evening.
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom receive detention notices for their nighttime rule-breaking. They anxiously await their punishment, which will take place later that evening.
248-248
Filch Takes Pleasure In Leading The Students To Their Punishment
Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Malfoy are escorted by Filch to the Forbidden Forest for their detention. Filch gleefully warns them of the dangers ahead before handing them over to Hagrid.
Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Malfoy are escorted by Filch to the Forbidden Forest for their detention. Filch gleefully warns them of the dangers ahead before handing them over to Hagrid.
248-250
Filch Takes Delight In Warning The Students About The Dangers Of The Forest
Hagrid explains the purpose of their detention: investigating the trail of blood left by a wounded unicorn. Draco Malfoy protests, but Hagrid insists they proceed, emphasizing the seriousness of the task.
Hagrid explains the purpose of their detention: investigating the trail of blood left by a wounded unicorn. Draco Malfoy protests, but Hagrid insists they proceed, emphasizing the seriousness of the task.
Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
271-273
Filch Is A Threat If The Trio Is Spotted Sneaking Out
Neville Longbottom, determined to prevent Harry, Ron, and Hermione from breaking more rules, blocks their way. After a tense exchange, Hermione uses the Full Body-Bind Curse to immobilize him. Though guilt-ridden, the trio presses on with their plan to protect the Stone.
Neville Longbottom, determined to prevent Harry, Ron, and Hermione from breaking more rules, blocks their way. After a tense exchange, Hermione uses the Full Body-Bind Curse to immobilize him. Though guilt-ridden, the trio presses on with their plan to protect the Stone.
273-275
Filch Remains A Constant Threat To The Trio’s Mission
On their way to the third-floor corridor, the trio encounters Peeves, who nearly alerts Filch to their presence. Harry cleverly impersonates the Bloody Baron, scaring Peeves into leaving them alone and allowing them to proceed unnoticed.
On their way to the third-floor corridor, the trio encounters Peeves, who nearly alerts Filch to their presence. Harry cleverly impersonates the Bloody Baron, scaring Peeves into leaving them alone and allowing them to proceed unnoticed.
