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Smithers

A servant or college servant at Oxford.

minor

Also known as harry Smithers

First appearance: i the first day

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DCDom Cuthbert M…SSSylvia ScarlettLSLord SaxbyGHGuy HazlewoodDPDick PrescottSMSmithers

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Oxford Social and Lodging Circle
  • School and Family Circle
  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances

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