The Pothunters · Character

Mr. Thompson

Master of the Sixth whose quiet vigilance makes him an amateur lynx, forever intercepting notes and sniffing out trouble before it spreads.

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Also known as Thompson

First appearance: The Pothunters

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As Sixth Form Master, Thompson presides over examinations and prizes with a watchfulness that unnerves even the innocent. When Tony Graham receives a note in his class, Thompson's gentle command to tear it up unread shows a man who trusts rules more than explanations. His suspicion falls naturally on boys like Jim, tightening the net around the Pavilion burglary before anyone knows what really happened.

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Jim Thomson
family · positive
Father-son relationship, given the shared surname and high interaction count. How this plays out →
Jim Thomson
family · positive
Father-son relationship, given the shared surname and high interaction count. How this plays out →
Jim Thomson
family · positive
Father-son relationship, given the shared surname and high interaction count. How this plays out →

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The Pothunters
Mr. Thompson is the master investigating the theft and accuses Jim.
IV: Certain Revelations
Intercepts a note from Jim to Tony during morning school, ordering Tony to tear it up.
X: Mr. Thompson Investigates
The Sixth Form Master who investigates the Pavilion burglary, hoping to use his powers of observation to solve the case.
An Interesting Interview
Accuses Jim of the burglary; presents circumstantial evidence including Jim's need for money and his absence from the House.
The Disappearance of J. Thomson
The Headmaster, who is deeply concerned and suspects Jim may have run away after being wrongly accused.

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