Kennedy

Fenn

Fenn and Kennedy are intense rivals, with Fenn constantly undermining Kennedy's authority as head of Kay's house.

Jimmy Silver

Jimmy Silver is Kennedy's loyal friend and ally, often supporting him against Fenn's schemes.

Walton

Kennedy and Walton are close friends and fellow prefects, working together to manage the house.

Blackburn

Blackburn is a friend and supporter of Kennedy, though less central than Silver or Walton.

Wren

Kennedy and Wren are fellow students with minimal direct interaction, mostly through house dynamics.

Spencer

Kennedy and Spencer are acquaintances within the school, with no strong bond or conflict.

MacPherson

Kennedy and MacPherson are fellow students with occasional interactions but no deep relationship.

Jimmy Silver

Jimmy Silver is Kennedy's loyal friend and ally, often supporting him against Fenn's schemes.

Fenn

Fenn and Kennedy are intense rivals, with Fenn constantly undermining Kennedy's authority as head of Kay's house.

Fenn

Fenn and Kennedy are intense rivals, with Fenn constantly undermining Kennedy's authority as head of Kay's house.

Jimmy Silver

Jimmy Silver is Kennedy's loyal friend and ally, often supporting him against Fenn's schemes.

Walton

Kennedy and Walton are close friends and fellow prefects, working together to manage the house.

Mainly About Fenn

Second prefect at Blackburn's, solid and persistent cricketer who managed to bowl Fenn out after patient effort; shows concern for Fenn's wellbeing.

An Evening at Kay's

Feels miserable for Fenn; defends himself against Mr. Kay by asserting his own housemaster is Mr. Blackburn.

III: The Final House-Match

Bowls superbly for Blackburn's, taking key wickets including Walton and the final batsman, maintaining composure under pressure.

Harmony and Discord

Witnesses the post-match fight, expresses concern, explains Fenn's absence to Morrell, and reacts with shock to Fenn's concert encore.

Camp

Observes Kay's house members at camp and discusses ragging with Jimmy Silver.

VI: The Raid on the Guard Tent

Experiences his first day as tent-orderly, fetching rations and washing up; later bathes with Jimmy Silver and observes Walton and Perry smoking.

A Clue

Investigates the guard tent raid, interviews the sentry Jones, and confronts Walton about the scratch on his cheek.

VIII: A Night Adventure: The Dethronement of Fenn

Returns to Eckleton, unpacks his study, and learns he is being transferred to Kay's house.

The Sensations of an Exile

Transferred to Kay's as head of house; feels exiled and melancholy.

Further Experiences of an Exile

Newly appointed head of Kay's, struggles with the hostility of the house and the rift with Fenn.

The Senior Dayroom Opens Fire

Head of Kay's house, facing opposition from seniors; arranges football match and is frustrated by team's no-show.

XII: Kennedy Interviews Walton

Interviews MacPherson and Walton, arranges a boxing match to assert authority.

The Fight in the Dormitory

Fights Walton to reassert authority; wins despite a foul and head injury.

XIV: Fenn Receives a Letter

Takes charge of Kay's, forces the team to play, and begins the difficult task of reforming the house.

What Happened to Fenn

Kennedy is discussed by Mr. Kay and Mr. Mulholland. Mr. Kay criticizes him as lacking ability and allowing disturbances among juniors, while Mr. Mulholland defends him, suggesting that Kay's expectations are unrealistic.

A Vain Quest

Visits Jimmy Silver's study, exchanges polite but strained words with Fenn.

The Guile of Wren

Spots Wren at Rose's; punishes him and becomes suspicious of Fenn's actions.

Jimmy the Peacemaker

Reluctantly attends Jimmy's tea party, confronts Fenn about the fags, and eventually apologizes.

In Which an Episode Is Closed

Kennedy is initially unaware of Fenn's trouble, later retrieves his watch from the headmaster, and explains the burglary ring's capture to Fenn.

Kay's Changes Its Name

Continues as head of house, now under Mr. Dencroft; works with Fenn to improve house spirit and sports.

The House-Matches

Captain of Dencroft's house team; tactfully motivates the team and arranges practice matches to build skill and confidence.

The Sports

Key runner for Dencroft's; wins second place in the long run to secure the cup.