Peeves' function in the story

[psychodudeneo]

No: HPFGUIDX 44895

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Jai Marie" <magicy2jai at c...> wrote:
> It's common "ghost hunter" theory that poltergeists aren't really 
ghosts at all, but a form of energy that manifests itself in rattling 
doors, cups flying off shelves, exploding things, etc.  That's why 
you hear about poltergeists often in households with volatile 
adolescents or other emotionally charged situations.  That's probably 
why Nick says Peeves isn't really a ghost, but that still could 
explain Anglia's theory.> 

Keep in mind that Peeves is at Hogwarts, a castle full of magical 
teenagers.

It could be that Peeves is the physical manifestation of the combined 
angst and built-up energy of every teenage witch and wizard at the 
school.