# Harfang — The Child of the Cavern character guide

> Harfang in The Child of the Cavern by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Harfang, the Harfang

**First appearance:** 0015-xvi-a-final-threat

## Who they are

A giant bird that lives in the cavern and is associated with Silfax.

## Relationships

### [Nell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/nell)

_friendship_

Harfang is Nell's loyal pet bird, a giant owl that accompanies and protects her.

### [Harry Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/harry_ford)

_friendship_

Harfang is initially wary of Harry but later becomes a helpful ally in the cavern.

### [James Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/james_starr)

_friendship_

Harfang assists James Starr and the group during their exploration, showing loyalty.

### [Nell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/nell)

_friendship_

Harfang is Nell's loyal pet bird, a giant owl that accompanies and protects her.

### [James Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/james_starr)

_friendship_

Harfang assists James Starr and the group during their exploration, showing loyalty.

### [Harry Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/characters/harry_ford)

_friendship_

Harfang is initially wary of Harry but later becomes a helpful ally in the cavern.

## In the story

### [XI: Hanging by a Thread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_child_of_the_cavern_se/chapters/xi-hanging-by-a-thread)

An enormous bird that attacks Harry during his ascent, nearly cutting the rope and causing him to fall.

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