Argus Filch — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Character Profile

About Argus Filch

Squib Hogwarts caretaker, strict enforcer of school rules.

Argus Filch — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Rule enforcement, Cat communication, Patrolling, Squib resilience, Detection

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 4/10
• Charisma: 2/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 3/10

Affiliations

• Inquisitorial Squad
• Hogwarts
• Harry Potter universe

Quick Facts about Argus Filch

Occupation

building manager

Argus Filch's Known Relations

• Inquisitorial Squad — Member of
• Hogwarts — Employer

Argus Filch appears in 7 titles

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

David Bradley

Appears in

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Role

Minor

Relationships (1)

• Argus Filch — Conflict Suspect & Caretaker — Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)

  Strict school enforcer whose pet's attack turns him against Harry.

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