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  • "Should call Filch, I should, if something's a-creeping around unseen."

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Rowling, J. K. 1997

  • Yates builds the tension to almost unbearable levels, which, for those of us who have been devoted Potter followers since primary school, only serves to heighten the impact of the comic relief of beloved characters like Professor McGonagall and the terminally grumpy caretaker Filch.

    For my Potter generation, it all ends with tears and applause 2011

  • We all know that invisibility cloaks can protect Harry Potter from Filch and his cat Mrs. Norris, but now physicists in France and the UK say they may be used to hide buildings from the devastating effects of earthquakes as well.

    Invisibility Cloaks May Shield Buildings From Earthquakes | Inhabitat 2009

  • We all know that invisibility cloaks can protect Harry Potter from Filch and his cat Mrs. Norris, but now physicists in France and the UK say they may be used to hide buildings from the devastating effects of earthquakes as well.

    2009 June | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World 2009

  • Just as Scrooge, Mr. Bumble, Magwitch and Fagin reflect negative traits in Dickens's world, so do Severus Snape, Quirrell and Filch in that of Harry Potter.

    How Harry Saved Reading Norman Lebrecht 2011

  • A galaxy of guest stars are lined up to appear in the series and include Laila Rouass (Primeval, Footballers Wives) and Cheryl Campbell (Pennies From Heaven), whilst David Bradley (Argus Filch in Harry Potter) will provide the voice of the Shansheeth.

    SARAH JANE & JO: TOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME! Toby O'B 2010

  • We all know that invisibility cloaks can protect Harry Potter from Filch and his cat Mrs. Norris, but now physicists in France and the UK

    Researcher Creates Strongest Metal Foam Ever | Inhabitat 2010

  • For example, the scenes with Umbridge - ridiculous, nowhere near dark enough for her character, and the whole thing where Daily Prophet articles fly around the screen and Filch puts up the new school rules is so stupid.

    New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Photo and Early Romance Buzz! Updated! « FirstShowing.net 2008

  • But the team shocked Potter lovers by claiming it had uncovered evidence of “questionable paternity” in the case of Filch the caretaker, who is a “squib”, someone who has been born into a wizarding family but lacks full blooded magical powers.

    Trees with Maps, and Other Frivolities 2007

  • But the team shocked Potter lovers by claiming it had uncovered evidence of “questionable paternity” in the case of Filch the caretaker, who is a “squib”, someone who has been born into a wizarding family but lacks full blooded magical powers.

    Stromata Blog: 2007

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