At that moment, Filch was walking down a corridor leading to the dungeons of the Castle, holding a lantern. A short while ago, a strange-sounding cry had echoed from the lower levels of the Castle. He had no idea what the sound was, but years of experience as caretaker told him that something was definitely going on.
"Who's there? Stop right there, I see you!" Filch suddenly shouted, quickening his pace as he bolted forward in pursuit.
After a brief chase, Filch finally cornered the student. Panting heavily, he raised his lantern and let his gaze fall upon the student's nervous face, a malicious grin spreading across the corners of his mouth. It was a student from Slytherin House.
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