[HPforGrownups] Re: Irma Pince is Snape's mother in disguise? AND Filch Squib or Muggle??? then.

[Corgi]

No: HPFGUIDX 137317

houyhnhnm wrote:

It would be pointless for a Squib to try and learn magic from a mail
order kit, too, wouldn't it.  Nevertheless Filch tries--and fails.  If
you were a Muggle in hiding in the midst of a wizarding community you
would have to pose as a Squib.  It would be impossible to pass as a
wizard.  And how could anyone really tell the difference between a
Muggle and a Squib?

 
Corgi:
I think the greatest piece of evidence for determining whether a person is a squib or muggle is their animals.  Look at Filch.  He's got a cat that can pratically summon him when she spots students around.  It was mentioned a couple of times in the series that Filch always appeared hot on the heals of Mrs. Norris when she's spotted Harry (with or without his friends).

My supportive evidence is the only other squib we're intimate with in the series, which is Mrs. Figg.  In Order of the Phoenix she says that she sent Mr. Tibbs to watch number 4 Privet Drive after Mundungus took off for those cauldrons.  Anyone who has had the opportunity to own a cat knows that the beasts don't follow orders well.  My personal belief is that Squibs have enough magic to form a bond with their familiar (pet) like Harry has with Hedwig, but not enough to channel through a wand.  I'd love to hear any counter arguements.

Have fun,

Corgi