[HPforGrownups] Filch: what's in a name?

[mom31]

No: HPFGUIDX 87903


  JoTwo said:

  >Filch verb. to pilfer, to steal (something of small value).

  >That's my dictionary's definition.  If names have hidden meanings 
  then what implications does this have for Argus, the caretaker?  Does 
  anyone have any ideas about what he could steal?  What role will he 
  play in books 6 and 7?  Discuss.





  Joj says:
  I've always thought Filch will play a bigger role in the series.  I actually thought he would in book 5, but obviously was wrong there.

  I think he's such an interesting character.  He's fleshed out just a little too much, IMO, to not play a significant role later.  

  He's a squib, but it's not common knowledge. You would think that students would catch on eventually, though. Maybe they do.  Harry and Ron found out he was a squib by accident. I know there was a plot reason in CoS for Harry to find out that way, but that doesn't mean that's all there is to it. No one else knows he's taking a magic by mail course.

  The students seem scared of Filch, and even of Mrs. Norris to an extent.  He is also activley trying to learn magic.  I think he's the person JKR is talking about that will use magic later in life. The question is, will he do it for good or bad?  I suspect good.  Maybe it will have somehting to do with Peeves?  Who knows?

  Joj



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