Fat Friar

"Hope to see you in Hufflepuff! My old house, you know."

- The Fat Friar before the Sorting in 1991

The Fat Friar was the resident ghost of the Hufflepuff House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He was a jolly man and very forgiving. In 1991, he appeared before Harry Potter and the other first years as they were waiting to be sorted, welcoming them warmly and saying he would be happy to find them in his house. The Fat Friar was very fair, as he was always pleading on behalf of Peeves the Poltergeist to allow him to come to the welcome feasts despite his past wrongdoings. It is unknown if the Friar ever managed to convince the other ghosts to let Peeves attend.

Early life and death
He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was Sorted into Hufflepuff House. It is unknown when he died.

Post-mortem
After his death, the Friar became Hufflepuff's house ghost.

The Friar attended the 1991 Welcoming Feast, hoping to see the students in his House. He waved at Hannah Abbott when she was Sorted. In 1992, the Friar attended Sir Nicolas de Mimsy-Porpington's deathday party, where he was noticed by Harry Potter. The Friar wanted to let Peeves attend the 1994 Welcoming Feast, but the Bloody Baron disagreed.

In 1995, a Portrait of him was hung in one of Hogwarts Castle´s corridors. He was often seen near it. He saw Dolores Umbridge trying to get access to the Headmaster's office and told Ernie Macmillan about it.

Behind the scenes

 * The Friar was portrayed by Simon Fisher-Becker in the first film, the only film he has appeared in, so far.
 * The Friar is the only House ghost whose death has not been discussed in the books.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
 * Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Notes and references
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