

This did not go as planned, as Peeves easily broke through the bell jar and was left armed with several cutlasses, crossbows, a blunderbuss and a miniature cannon.

The trap comprised a bait of assortment of weapons and a vast enchanted bell jar, reinforced by various Containment Charms, which he intended to drop over the poltergeist once he was in place. In 1876, caretaker Rancorous Carpe devised an " elaborate trap" in an effort to remove Peeves from the Castle. Starting with Hankerton Humble, who was appointed by the Founders themselves, Peeves has traditionally been a pet peeve of every caretaker the school has seen. Peeves has wrought havoc upon Hogwarts for centuries, and was often the cause of ire for various teachers and staff. Whilst unconfirmed, it was guessed that Peeves is a tangible manifestation of the students' mischief. He "came with the building", and came into existence with the founding of an institution containing a large number of children. Peeves has lived at Hogwarts Castle since its founding in c. After the Second Wizarding War, Peeves continued making trouble at Hogwarts. In 1998, Peeves fought at the Battle of Hogwarts against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. In 1995, Peeves, along with most of the Hogwarts residents, opposed Dolores Umbridge, the High Inquisitor, and pranked her until she skedaddled at the end of the school year. Though, he had taken into account students like Fred and George Weasley and help them with their chaos. Fond of mischief and chaos, he was a constant pain to the school and its inhabitants, especially Argus Filch, the caretaker, as the only ones able to control him were the Bloody Baron and Albus Dumbledore.

Peeves was a poltergeist at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, since c. His looks reflect his nature, which those who know him would agree is a seamless blend of humour and malice." - Description of Peeves and his traits Unlike the overwhelming majority of his colleagues, Peeves has a physical form, though he is able to become invisible at will. " Peeves is the most notorious and troublesome poltergeist in British history.
