Working as a janitor at St Hilarion's School for Boys in December 1990, Alfred remained behind at the establishment while the rest of the student body and faculty – except for Charles Rowland, the Headmaster (Theodore) and the matron, Miss Gribble - were away for the Michaelmas holidays. There he dealt with menial chores and the upkeep of the building and grounds.
When the residents of Hell returned to Earth and began congregating at the school, the spirit of a woman and her young child chased him off into the foggy night.
Charles Rowland witnessed this event from the dormitory window, remarking it to be the last time he ever saw Alfred again.