*ugly crying* this is beautiful

Nice. Really brings out his humanity.

I really like this story. It's well written and touching. Bravo.

I rather like Filch now too. It's sad how he was shunted to the side in the series. Good job, and thank you for adding depth to a character who J.K. (occasionally) neglected.

It's so rare to find stories focusing on the more obscure characters, especially those on the Hogwarts staff, and I'm thrilled to find one that's so wonderfully written! You've portrayed Filch so realistically; I could really see this happening within the canon. Thanks for sharing! :)

Good story. Yes, life must be hard on Filch. I mean, the students have to clean things without magic for detention, but he has to do it all the time. And working at Hogwarts is like rubbing it into his face - we've got magic and you don't. And then those dirty, messy students getting mud into his just-cleaned floors... no wonder, really, that he is what he is.

Very nice characterization, and I like the history you have given to Filch.

Awwwwwwwwwwww. That was lovely. And perfect tone for the HP universe. 3