Sirius Black | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia —Sirius Black giving Harry Potter advice Sirius Black ( 3 November , [9] 1959 [10] – 18 June , 1996 [4] ), also known as Padfoot or Snuffles (in his Animagus form) was a pure-blood wizard , the older son of Orion and Walburga Black , and the brother of Regulus Black. Although he was the heir of the House of Black , Sirius disagreed with his family's belief in blood purity and defied tradition when he was Sorted into Gryffindor House instead of Slytherin at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry , which he attended from 1971 - 1978 . As the rest of his family had been in Slytherin, he was the odd one out. As Sirius's relationship with his relatives deteriorated, he gained lifelong friendship in James Potter and Remus Lupin . Peter Pettigrew was a friend as well for ten years. The four friends, also known as the Marauders, joined the Order of the Phoenix to fight against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters during the First Wizarding War .

Sirius was named the godfather of Harry James Potter , the only son of James and Lily Potter . When Pettigrew betrayed the Potters to Voldemort, Sirius sought to exact revenge on Pettigrew. However, Pettigrew was able to frame Sirius for his betrayal of the Potters, the murder of twelve Muggles, and the staged murder of Pettigrew before Sirius could accomplish this. Sirius was sent to Azkaban , and after twelve years became the only known person to escape the prison unassisted by transforming into his Animagus form of a massive black dog confused with a "Grim", an omen said to cause death. Sirius exposed Pettigrew's treachery to his old friend Remus and his godson. After Lord Voldemort returned in 1995 , Sirius rejoined the Order. He was murdered by his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and subsequently cleared of all charges by the Ministry of Magic, though he was too late to enjoy his freedom. He briefly appeared again to Harry through the Resurrection Stone on 2 May, 1998 , along with James and Lily Potter, and Remus Lupin.

Harry later named his first son James Sirius Potter after him. Contents [ show ] Biography "Sirius was a brave, clever, and energetic man, and such men are not usually content to sit at home in hiding while they believe others to be in danger." — Albus Dumbledore 's opinion of Sirius [src] Early life (1959-1971) Harry Potter: "Were — were your parents Death Eaters as well?" Sirius: "No, no, but believe me, they thought Voldemort had the right idea, they were all for the purification of the wizarding race, getting rid of Muggle-borns and having pure-bloods in charge." — Sirius regarding his family's beliefs [src] Sirius was the last remaining heir of the House of Black , a once-notable pure-blood wizarding family. His parents, Orion and Walburga , were both Blacks by birth and second cousins. Sirius had a younger brother, Regulus , who died after turning against Lord Voldemort in 1979 by attempting to destroy his Horcruxes . He was killed by the Inferi guarding one of his Horcruxes (although Sirius did not know this).

Sirius did not share a close relationship with his brother, calling him "a better son" than himself. [11] "Sirius" is a traditional Black family name, recurring in at least three generations and following a family tradition of naming children after stars, constellations, and galaxies. The names Cygnus, Arcturus, and Regulus have also occurred at least twice each. Notably, however, only one Sirius (the subject's great-grandfather ) left a line of descent, which ended with the youngest Sirius, as he did not have children. [12] The Blacks in the early 1970s The Black family believed strongly in pure-blood elitism. They refused to consort with Muggles or Muggle-borns , Squibs and blood traitors and even disowned Squib family members, such as Sirius's great-uncle Marius Black , and insisted that their family members only marry within respectable pure-blood classes; because of these beliefs, they were forced to marry their own cousins. They also held the Dark Arts in reverence. Sirius rejected these values, leading to conflict with his family.

He even put permanent-sticking charms on Gryffindor banners, as well as pictures of Muggle girls in bikinis, and motorcycles, and a picture of himself and his Gryffindor friends on the walls of his room to emphasise his differences from the family and annoy his parents. [13] When his cousins Bellatrix and Narcissa made the desirable pure-blood marriages, to Rodolphus Lestrange and Lucius Malfoy respectively, Sirius held them in contempt. His favourite cousin, Andromeda , was disowned by the family as a " blood traitor " when she married Ted Tonks , a Muggle-born wizard. Sirius would later share this designation and was held in contempt, even hatred, by some members of his family. However, in his later life, Sirius established friendships with his first cousin once removed, Nymphadora Tonks , as well as his godson Harry Potter (whom he loved as a son), Harry's best friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley , (his third cousin) and his distant cousins in the Weasley family . He was distantly related to Arthur.

[11] Hogwarts years (1971-1978) "It's beautiful, isn't it? I'll never forget the first time I walked through those doors. It'll be nice to do it again as a free man." —Sirius reminiscing on his days at Hogwarts [src] Sirius during his Sorting sitting next to Lily Evans Sirius had an unhappy childhood; by adolescence he had come to hate most of his relatives, in particular his mother, Walburga and his cousin Bellatrix Black . Whereas all other members of the Black family were Sorted into Slytherin , Sirius was placed in Gryffindor during his Sorting in 1971, showing that his views had already diverged from those of the rest of the family before he came to school. Sirius also took great care in hanging Gryffindor banners all over his room at Number 12 Grimmauld Place to show his difference from the rest of the family. Aside from the shrine to Godric Gryffindor, Sirius did the rest of his room akin to a Muggle boy of his age. He put up pictures of motorcycles and fighter jets, as well as posters of bathing beauties.

Honouring Muggle accomplishments annoyed his family, but none so much as angering his mother that Sirius considered Muggle women attractive, even though muggles aren't a different species. The Marauders in their Animagus forms. Sirius is the black dog. By contrast, he greatly enjoyed life at Hogwarts, where he was inseparable from his best friends James Potter , Remus Lupin , and Peter Pettigrew . Remus, they later discovered, was a werewolf. To support him, Sirius, James and Peter secretly — and illegally — became Animagi , which allowed them to safely accompany Remus during his transformations and keep him under control. Sirius's form took the shape of a huge black dog (not unlike the Grim), from which his nickname "Padfoot" was derived, James would become a stag (Prongs), and Peter would become a rat (Wormtail). The four friends called themselves "the Marauders" and used the nicknames "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs," Padfoot, Prongs, and Wormtail after their three Animagus forms and Moony after his lycanthropic condition.

They would, during their time at Hogwarts, create the Marauders Map which allowed them to see where everyone in the castle was at a given time which made sneaking around and avoiding teachers much easier. They were very bright wizards, and in Harry's third year, he gained whole of this map by Fred and George, who took it from Filch. Although he later considered himself "an idiot" during this time, Sirius, along with James were immensely popular: teachers respected his intelligence, though not his behaviour, and girls adored his dark handsome looks, but his especially rebellious attitude made him ignore them, therefore making the girls fawn over his bad boy attitude. Many teachers regarded him and James as troublemakers or practical jokers; Hagrid once compared them to the mischievous twins Fred and George Weasley , saying that the Weasleys could "give them a run for their money". Harry witnessing Sirius and James bullying Snape in their fifth year Sirius's popularity was not universal, however. Early on, a mutual hatred sprang up between James Potter and Severus Snape. Sirius actively supported James, leading to Snape bestowing an equal and life-long grudge upon Sirius, which resulted in Snape's happiness after Sirius's death.

Sirius later claimed Snape was "this little oddball who was up to his eyes in the Dark Arts " from Snape's first moments at Hogwarts, though there is no evidence of this during their first meeting. It could be that Sirius was exaggerating this to demonise Snape. He was one of the many people who hated Snape. Sirius and James often went out of their way to bully Snape; while watching one of Snape’s memories in the Pensieve , Harry saw Sirius and James physically bully him simply out of boredom. Sirius attempted to justify this by pointing out that he and James were only 15 at the time (to which Harry hotly replied, "I'm 15!"), though he did admit that he and James were "arrogant little berks", and that he was not proud of his behaviour, but had done nothing to rectify it. He and James eventually ended their campaign of ill treatment towards Snape, but they apparently never apologised. The only time James ever stopped was in front of Lily Evans a pretty red-head, whom James later married straight out Hogwarts.

Sirius, James, Remus, and Peter as teenagers during their final years at Hogwarts Early on in his Hogwarts years, Sirius played a potentially lethal practical joke on Snape. He informed Snape of how to enter a tunnel under the Whomping Willow that would lead to the Shrieking Shack where, unknown to Snape, Remus Lupin was confined during his transformations into a werewolf. Snape went there during a full moon, and James was forced to rescue him. Sirius excused his own actions, explaining that he had simply told Snape what he wanted to know about the tunnel, while omitting crucial information. He simultaneously claimed it "served Snape right." The resentment Snape felt for Sirius was never healed. Snape was not the only student whom Sirius and James tormented during their years at Hogwarts. They also used an illegal hex on a boy named Bertram Aubrey that caused his head to grow twice its original size. It is unknown why they hexed him. At age sixteen, Sirius finally broke away from his family and took refuge with James Potter and his parents. The Potters generously adopted Sirius as a son.

His outraged mother blasted his name off the family tree, as was tradition for those who did not support the family's supremacist ideology. Sirius's uncle Alphard , Walburga's brother, sympathised with his young nephew and left him a large inheritance, most likely causing Walburga to blast Alphard's name off, as well. Sirius was left financially independent by his uncle’s generous bequest, and eventually got a place of his own. First Wizarding War (1978-1981) Sirius: "What was there to be gained by fighting the most evil wizard that ever existed? Only innocent lives, Peter!" Peter Pettigrew: "You don’t understand! He would have killed me, Sirius!" Sirius: "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED! DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" — Sirius confronting Peter in regards to his betrayal [src] Sirius as an original Order member during the First Wizarding War After leaving school, Sirius fought against Lord Voldemort , eventually joining the Order of the Phoenix . Around 1977 , he and James were involved in a motorbike chase with two policemen.

Although the chase started off as a bit of fun, it turned slightly more serious when the pair were attacked by three men on broomsticks. Sirius and James used their wands to raise the police car that had been chasing them, and their attackers crashed into it. It is unknown whether they got into trouble with the Ministry of Magic. [14] Sometime in 1979 , Sirius's father and brother both died. Orion's death was from an unknown cause, while Regulus's death was when he drank the Drink of Despair , and when he tried to get water to quench his thirst, he was dragged to his death by the Inferi , although Sirius never learned the details of his death. He remained the best of friends with James, and attended James's wedding to Lily Evans as best man. When their son Harry was born, James and Lily named Sirius godfather, thus designating him as Harry's guardian in the event of their deaths. He also gave Harry his first broom at the age of one as a birthday present, as stated by Lily in a letter found by Harry a number of years later.

[13] After joining the Order of the Phoenix , Sirius found himself roiling with mistrust and stress due to the great terror that was Lord Voldemort. It took its toll — by October 1981, he no longer trusted his old friend Remus Lupin , suspecting he was a spy and excluding him from important information. However, he trusted Peter Pettigrew implicitly, a decision he would grow to regret for the rest of his life. Peter Pettigrew killing twelve Muggles after being confronted by Sirius about the death of Lily and James Potter In 1981, the Potters were aware that Harry, along with the son of fellow Order members Alice and Frank Longbottom , had become Lord Voldemort's specific targets. Albus Dumbledore advised the Potters to go into hiding using the Fidelius Charm , which Dumbledore hoped would conceal them from doom. James was adamant about Sirius being their Secret-Keeper , believing that Sirius would willingly die rather than reveal where they were. However, believing Voldemort would suspect him, Sirius suggested a "weak, talentless thing" — Peter Pettigrew — as a less obvious choice.

Keeping everyone else, including Remus Lupin and Albus Dumbledore, in the dark, Sirius and the Potters reassigned Pettigrew to be Secret-Keeper with Sirius as a decoy. [15] Between the wars (1981-1995) Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Animagus - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Animagus From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Change oneself to an animal First Appearance Overview[ edit ] An Animagus is a witch or wizard with the rare ability to transform into a particular animal at will. The Animagus spell is very difficult and dangerous to perform, which is one reason that all Animagi are required to be registered by the Ministry of Magic. Another reason is so the Ministry can ensure that an Animagus does not use his or her power for any illegal purpose while in their animal forms. Extended Description[ edit ] Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level.

While the term is only presented and defined in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , the ability of some witches or wizards to change into the shape of animals is seen in the very first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . Here, Professor Dumbledore addresses a tabby cat as Professor McGonagall , and finds a woman sitting there when he looks again. Animagi are extremely rare. It is revealed that Professor McGonagall is one of the only seven registered Animagi of the century. However, we know of four unregistered Animagi: Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail) , who can transform into a rat, Sirius Black , who can turn into a large, black dog, James Potter , who transformed into a stag, and Rita Skeeter , who becomes a beetle. The Animagus transformation is one of a very few forms of magic that can be performed in a controlled manner without a Wand . Sirius and Wormtail have displayed the ability to transform into their Animagus shapes without wands.

There is no mention of anything that can prevent an Animagus from transforming, wandless or otherwise; however, there is apparently a spell, identified outside of canon as the Homorphus Charm, which can be used to force a transformed Animagus back into his human shape. We see this charm used by Sirius Black and Remus Lupin to reveal Peter Pettigrew to the Trio. We note that the spell was cast by Lupin and Black simultaneously; this may have been necessary to increase the strength of the spell. One wizard casting the spell might not be enough to force the conversion, unless the targeted wizard was magically significantly weaker than the casting wizard. Analysis[ edit ] James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew all became Animagi after discovering that their friend Remus Lupin was a Werewolf . Because a werewolf is only a danger to humans, they decided that they could keep him company during his transformations by turning into animals. They used their power to wander around the Hogwarts grounds at night, while Lupin was in his wolf form.

Rita Skeeter, who is a reporter, became an Animagus perhaps so that she would be able to spy on people to get good stories for the papers she writes for, notably the Daily Prophet and Witch Weekly . Note that the witch or wizard performing the spell does not have control over the specific type of animal he will become; the form that the wizard's animal form takes will depend on his personality at the time he performs the spell. The fact that Rita became a beetle, so very close to the proverbial "fly on the wall", could only be providential – she could not have selected for it. One must assume that the main purpose for a wizard to choose to become an Animagus is as a way of transforming into an innocuous beast, so as to avoid recognition while acting illegally. It is for this reason that the Ministry requires that all Animagi be registered, so that any Transformed wizard who chooses to act illegally may be identified. As mentioned in The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in Dumbledore's notes on "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump"), the Animagus transformation is a form of Transfiguration .

There is a difference, though; a wizard who is Transfigured into an animal is fully an animal, with the animal's brain, comprehension, and abilities, which means that he must perforce remain an animal until some other wizard Transfigures him back into his original self. Following the Animagus transformation, the wizard retains his own intellect and abilities, and so can transform himself back to human. It should perhaps be mentioned that Professor McGonagall has never done anything unlawful while in her Animagus state. Her sole reason for becoming Animagus was as part of her studies of Transfiguration. Questions[ edit ] Study questions are meant to be left for each student to answer; please don't answer them here. If a wizard performs the Animagus spell twice, can he or she then change into two different types of animal? Or would it change the type of animal he or she could transfigure into? Why? Could a wizard's Animagus form be the same as their Patronus ? Could a wizard's Animagus form change from emotional trauma, as a patronus can? To become an Animagus, would you be more likely to use a spell or a potion? Do you choose the animal you transform into?

Could a metamorphmagus who became an Animagus change the way they looked when transformed? Greater Picture[ edit ] Intermediate warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level. It should, perhaps, be mentioned that in fact there is one wizard we see who displays both Animagus and Patronus forms. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , Professor McGonagall sends off three Patronuses to summon the three other Heads of House. These Patronuses, it should be noted, take the same shape as her Animagus form — tabby cats. Thus, it is safe to assume that the Animagus shape and the Patronus shape would be the same, if the two spells were cast at the same time. However, the Animagus spell (as opposed to the transform) is apparently an enabling spell, that allows the transformation to be made at will.

What little information we have leads us to believe that the Animagus form is fixed once the spell is cast, while the Patronus can change due to life changes; both the Patronus and the Animagus forms reflect the personality at the time the spell was cast, but the Patronus spell is cast repeatedly while the Animagus is generally performed only once. Animagus | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia — Hermione Granger [src] An Animagus (pl. Animagi) is a witch or wizard who can morph him or herself into an animal at will. It is a learned, rather than hereditary skill, unlike those of a Metamorphmagus . Information on Animagi is taught to Hogwarts students during their third year Transfiguration class . Contents Acquiring the skill Sirius Black as "Padfoot," one of the four known (modern) unregistered Animagi It takes skill, practise, and patience for wizards and witches to become Animagi. The process of becoming an Animagus is long and arduous, and has the potential to backfire and cause the transformation to go horribly wrong.

Many witches and wizards simply feel that their time might better be employed in other ways, as the skill is of limited practical use unless one has a great need of disguise or concealment. [1] Part of the process by which one becomes an Animagus is holding the leaf of a mandrake in their mouth for an entire month, using the leaf for the creation of a potion, and reciting an incantation ( Amato Animo Animato Animagus ) on a daily basis [2] . Once the initial training is over, an Animagus can change at will, with or without a wand . Animagi who take on the form of species capable of flight can enjoy the sensation without the need of broomsticks , flying carpet , or riding on flying animals. [3] Animagi can only take on the form of one specific animal. This animal form is not chosen by the wizard, but determined by their personality and inner traits [4] . It may also be that the full-bodied Patronus may reveal what a witch or wizard would turn into if they were an Animagus. For example, Minerva McGonagall , a known cat Animagus, also had the Patronus of a cat.

Apparently, the form the Patronus takes may be determined by the same inner-traits as the Animagus form. An Animagus in animal form is also not restrained by the lifespan limit of the creature that they otherwise transform into, seen in the case of Peter Pettigrew , who stayed in the form of a rat for at least twelve years, remaining alive despite the fact that rodents have a short lifespan. Each Animagus bears an identifying mark on their animal form that is caused by something on their human body. This may be a physical trait like dental structure, or an acquired trait such as glasses. For example, both Minerva McGonagall and Rita Skeeter have markings on their Animagus forms caused by their spectacles. If an Animagus undergoes a major physical change, such as the loss of a limb, their animal form will also reflect that, as in the case of Peter Pettigrew missing a finger. [5] In addition, an Animagus will appear to lose their clothing upon morphing if they are wearing clothing. The clothing will reappear upon re-establishing the human form. What physically happens to the clothing is unknown.

A strong possibility, however, is that the clothing is enchanted beforehand, and will morph/disappear with the person as they do so. An example is when Peter Pettigrew morphs into a rat whilst Sirius Black and Severus Snape are occupied detaining the werewolf Remus Lupin . [6] Another explanation would be if the clothes themselves are physically involved in the morphing, i.e. transforming into the skin and fur of the animal form. Teaching At Hogwarts School, the theory of Animagus transfiguration is taught about in third year. While Minerva McGonagall, an Animagus herself, was the teacher, it also included a practical demonstration. Especially talented students may acquire the skill during their school years if they wish to. Minerva had become an Animagus by the age of seventeen, being taught by Professor Dumbledore. At Uagadou, a school known for its focus on self-transfiguration, students can become Animagi by the age of fourteen. Transfiguration vs. Animagus transformation The difference between Transfiguration and the Animagus transformation ability is that an Animagus can change into an animal whenever they want, without a wand or an incantation.

Being an Animagus is an ability, and Transfiguring requires a spell. An Animagus still thinks as a human does when they are in their animal form, seeing as Rita Skeeter was able to eavesdrop on others' conversations when she was in the form of a beetle. However, an Animagus' feelings are not as complex when they are in their animal form. Sirius Black transforms back to his human form Animagi also have the ability to communicate with normal animals. There seems to be a clear understanding of want and need in this ability, but the full extent and quality is unknown. Sirius Black 's Animagus form, a black dog named Padfoot or Snuffles (Codename for Sirius between Sirius, Harry, Ron, and Hermione), was able to communicate on a rudimentary level with Crookshanks , Hermione Granger 's part- kneazle cat. As well, Peter Pettigrew 's Animagus form, a grey rat named Wormtail or Scabbers (named by the Weasley family), was able to communicate on the same level with passing rats that gave him hints and directions as he travelled around Albania in search of Voldemort .

The precise form of communication is yet unknown, though it is probably not telepathy since Sirius did not know Crookshanks' name until Hermione told him. Peter Pettigrew is transformed back into his human form There is a particular spell which creates a blue and white flash that will force an Animagus out of its animal form. Remus Lupin and Sirius Black once used it to force Peter Pettigrew out of his rat form. This spell could possibly be the Homorphus Charm that Gilderoy Lockhart claims he used on the Wagga Wagga Werewolf to force him into his human form. It is also important to note that werewolves are fundamentally different from Animagi. Lycanthropy is caused by a blood infection transmitted through the bite of a werewolf, whereas the Animagus skill is learned. The werewolves cannot keep their minds after a transformation (unless they take the Wolfsbane Potion ), nor can they control themselves when they transform, while Animagi can do both. However, as werewolves only harm humans, Animagi, while in their animal forms, are safe to be in the company of werewolves.

Wizarding law Sirius Black | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Marauders. "It's been fourteen years, and still not a day goes by that I don't miss your dad." —Sirius to Harry [src] While his family shunned him, Sirius gained three good friends who were in Gryffindor with him: James Potter , Remus Lupin , and Peter Pettigrew . The group was very popular and loved to play pranks. When they discovered that Remus was a werewolf , instead of ostracizing him as many would have, they endeavored to become Animagi in order to keep him company during his monthly transformations. When Sirius ran away from home at age sixteen, James' family took him in. After graduating from Hogwarts, the group of friends joined the Order of the Phoenix . Sirius was James' best man at his wedding to Lily Evans , and the godfather to their son . At some point during the First Wizarding War , Sirius came to distrust Remus, suspecting that he might be a spy.

Thus, he did not reveal to Remus that he decided not to be the Potters' Secret-Keeper when they became targets of Lord Voldemort , instead giving the job to Peter. This was a mistake Sirius would regret for the rest of his life, as Peter betrayed them all. James and Lily's deaths devastated Sirius, who would have died for them and who would miss his best friend for the rest of his life. He was sent to Azkaban for Peter's crimes, and Remus initially believed that he was guilty. After he escaped from prison in 1993 , he told Remus the truth and, together, they planned to kill Peter for his treachery, though they were stopped by Harry. The two reclaimed their friendship afterwards. [5] Severus Snape — Sirius and Snape in 1995 [src] Sirius immediately got off on the wrong foot with Severus Snape when they met on the Hogwarts Express in their first year, as did James Potter , who would become Sirius's best friend. Sirius snapped at Snape after he sneered at James' wish to be sorted into Gryffindor house, and the two bestowed the mocking name of "Snivellus" on the Slytherin student.

[4] They loathed Snape as "this little oddball up to his eyeballs in the Dark Arts ", and, according to Sirius, the other boy was jealous of their popularity and always took to following them around, trying to get them into trouble. Sirius and James outright bullied Snape frequently during their years at Hogwarts, sometimes simply out of boredom. [2] Sirius also played a potentially lethal prank on Snape once, telling him how to get into the Shrieking Shack while omitting the fact that a werewolf was on the other side, showing a shockingly callous attitude towards Snape's safety. Sirius and Snape maintained their hatred of each other into adulthood. Snape was eager to see Sirius receive the Dementor's Kiss , a fate worse than death, after he escaped from Azkaban in 1993 , though his efforts to capture Sirius were thwarted by Harry Potter , Hermione Granger , and Ron Weasley . [5] Later, Snape delighted in taunting Sirius about his "uselessness" to the Order while he was forced to remain cooped up in Number 12 Grimmauld Place , and the two needled each other at every opportunity.

[2] Harry Potter Bearbeiten Sirius with Harry in battle. Sirius: "If anyone’s got a right to know it’s Harry. If it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t even know Voldemort was back! He’s not a child, Molly!" Molly: "He’s not an adult either! He’s not James, Sirius." — Sirius argues with Molly about keeping things from Harry [src] Sirius was Harry Potter 's godfather, and acted as a confidant and father figure to him. Sirius loved Harry very deeply and was the only person Harry felt comfortable confiding in about his scar hurting in 1994 . [8] Some of the other Order members criticized Sirius's behaviour towards Harry, claiming that he acted as if Harry were James , rather than a child. Sirius shared a lot of information about the First Wizarding War with Harry, much to the disapproval of Molly Weasley , and supported Harry and his friends' efforts to sabotage Dolores Umbridge 's dictatorial rule over Hogwarts in their fifth year . While Harry craved a father figure, Sirius wasn't equipped to be one, and more or less considered Harry to be his friend, the way his father was before him [10] .

Voldemort lured Harry to the Department of Mysteries in 1996 by planting a vision of Sirius suffering in his mind, knowing that Harry would do whatever it took to save his godfather. [2] He was devastated by Sirius's death, and Sirius's spirit, along with those of Harry's parents and Remus, spoke to Harry through the Resurrection Stone in 1998 . Harry later named his first son after both James and Sirius. [4] Etymology Bearbeiten The name "Sirius Black" is a pun on his Animagus form of a black dog, as the star Sirius is known as the Dog Star, and is the brightest star in Canis Major , the Great Dog constellation, as well as in the entire night sky. Sirius is derived from the Ancient Greek Σείριος, Seirios, meaning "glowing" or "scorcher". In Arabic, the star is known as al-shira, "the leader", and in Scandinavia, it has been referred to as Lokabrenna, meaning "Loki's torch".

Loki was a trickster god in Norse mythology, a possible allusion to Sirius' days of mischief-making as one of the Marauders . Black hounds also appear on the Black family crest . Additionally, the "black dog" is a metaphor used by Winston Churchill for his depression. Sirius certainly suffered from depression at times in his life. Author's Comments Bearbeiten J.K. Rowling has said that she likes Sirius as a character, but she does not think he is "wholly wonderful": "Sirius is very good at spouting bits of excellent personal philosophy, but he does not always live up to them. For instance, he says in "Goblet of Fire" that if you want to know what a man is really like, 'look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.' But Sirius loathes Kreacher , the house-elf he has inherited, and treats him with nothing but contempt. Similarly, Sirius claims that nobody is wholly good or wholly evil, and yet the way he acts towards Snape suggests that he cannot conceive of any latent good qualities there... Sirius's great redeeming quality is how much affection he is capable of feeling.

He loved James like a brother and he went on to transfer that attachment to Harry ." [11] Rowling also described Sirius as a "bit of a loose cannon" and a "case of arrested development" [10] and once described Sirius as "brave, loyal, reckless, embittered and slightly unbalanced by his long stay in Azkaban." [11] Behind the scenes Bearbeiten Sirius is portrayed by Gary Oldman in all the film adapations in which the character makes an appearance. The names Sirius and Regulus are also names of two main characters in the video game Bomberman 64 . Interestingly enough, in Bomberman, Sirius is thought to be a good guy when in actuality he is a bad guy, which is the exact reverse of Sirius Black. In the film version of the Department of Mysteries battle , Sirius mistakenly refers to Harry as "James", a slip of the tongue that does not occur in the book. Also, in the film version of the Department of Mysteries battle, Sirius is hit with a Killing Curse by Bellatrix Lestrange and survives six seconds before falling into the veil.

However, in the book, he fell back and into the veil after being hit by an unknown spell cast by his cousin Bellatrix. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , the way Sirius describes his brother 's death implies that Regulus was killed by the Killing Curse. But in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , it is established that Regulus was killed by the Inferi in Voldemort's Horcrux cave. However, Sirius states regarding his brother's death "from what I've found out since I got out (of Azkaban)", so it is likely Sirius received this information second hand, so his source may have been mistaken or Sirius may have assumed it was the killing curse. In Order of the Phoenix, when Sirius arrives with the other members of the Order, he punches Lucius Malfoy exclaiming, "Get away from my godson." This also didn't happen in the book. Also in the film, Sirius unknowingly causes the destruction of The Prophecy Orb by punching Lucius Malfoy who falls and drops the Orb, contrary to the book , in which Neville Longbottom drops it. There is also a suggestion that Sirius might have done underage magic.

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius states that he ran away from home at age 16. However, in Deathly Hallows, it is revealed that Sirius put permanent sticking charms of the back of all his pictures and posters hanging on his bedroom wall. But, considering he ran away from home at 16, and did not return until about age 35, he would have been underage at the time he performed the permanent sticking charm. However, since he was in the home of a witch and wizard at the time, this would not have registered. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , the length of time Sirius has known Peter Pettigrew was hiding at Hogwarts is consistent. From Arthur Weasley 's conversation with Mrs. Weasley at the Leaky Cauldron, Sirius was after Harry, saying "He's at Hogwarts" in his sleep, for several months before his escape from Azkaban. In the Shrieking Shack, Sirius shows that he was actually after Pettigrew, and he learned his location from a newspaper clipping that Fudge lent him, and it became an obssession until he was strong enough to escape.

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , it is notable that despite Snape, Lupin, and Dumbledore all knowing Sirius was aware of the passageway to the Shrieking Shack and, persumably, convinced of his guilt, the passageway was not blocked off or guarded. In the film versions of the series, Sirius has many tattoos, but it is never stated in the book if he has any. Appearances Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Remus Lupin - Wikibooks, open books for an open world Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Remus Lupin From Wikibooks, open books for an open world Overview[ edit ] Remus John Lupin is a wizard who joins the cast of characters in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Lupin's birthday is March 10th, according to the author. Etymology[ edit ] The etymology of the character's name is: Remus: In Roman legend Romulus and Remus were the founders of Rome who were raised by a she-wolf. Lupin: Derived from Latin "lupinus" of a wolf.

This is an example of the author's use of perhaps excessively appropriate nomenclature. The events which made this name so correct for Lupin must have occurred at some time after he was named. While this might raise a few eyebrows in mature readers, we remind students that this is primarily a book series for children, and as such having names that directly link to characteristics of the named actors is appropriate. Role in the Books[ edit ] Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level. Prisoner of Azkaban [ edit ] Remus J. Lupin is introduced on the Hogwarts Express, where he spends almost the entire trip sleeping. Even asleep, however, he assists Harry and his friends; his presence prevents Draco Malfoy from engaging in any mischief. When a Dementor hunting the fugitive Sirius Black, enters the compartment, Lupin awakes and repels it with a Charm. He then provides chocolate to the frightened students as a restorative and sends an owl ahead to inform the school nurse that Harry may need medical attention. Madam Pomfrey later commends his actions, saying that at last they have a Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher who knows medical remedies.

At the Welcoming Feast, Dumbledore announces that Professor Lupin is the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher — something Harry, Ron , and Hermione already guessed. In his first-ever lesson with Harry's class, Lupin demonstrates an unexpected ability in subduing Peeves . He also gives Neville Longbottom a much-needed boost in confidence by having him lead an exercise to ward off a Boggart . Lupin's practical, hands-on teaching methods are popular with students, making him an instant favourite. When Harry later asks why Lupin prevented him from tackling his own Boggart, Lupin says he feared it would turn into Lord Voldemort and frighten the class. Lupin is impressed that Harry's worst fear is not Voldemort, but Dementors. Shortly after, Severus Snape , brings Lupin a potion and leaves. Harry suggests that Snape, who has long coveted the Defence Against the Dark Arts job and apparently despises Lupin, may have poisoned the potion, but Lupin drinks it without hesitation. After Dementors cause Harry to faint and fall off his broom during a Quidditch match, he asks Lupin to teach him how to repel them. Lupin shows Harry the Patronus charm.

During these lessons, Harry learns that Lupin, Sirius Black , and Harry's father were schoolmates. During the next Quidditch match, Harry successfully conjures the charm to repel the Dementors, although it is actually Malfoy and his cronies in disguise. Lupin congratulates Harry on his Patronus, but he is rather shaken by the shape it took. Lupin plays a major role in the Shrieking Shack scene. Upon entering the shack, he immediately disarms Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who have overpowered Sirius Black. Certain that Black is innocent, Lupin returns the Trio's wands and holsters his own as a reassuring gesture that he trusts everyone. Lupin tells them about the friendship between himself, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew , the four Marauders who created the Marauder's Map . Severus Snape bursts in, accusing Lupin of abetting Black, but the Trio knock him unconscious with a combined charm. Both Lupin and Black then unmask Scabbers , Ron's rat, as Peter Pettigrew in his Animagus form. James was also an Animagus, as is Sirius.

It was Pettigrew who betrayed James and Lily to Voldemort. As they prepare to execute Pettigrew, Harry intervenes, saying that his father would not want his two best friends to become murderers; instead, the Dementors can have him. While heading to the castle, the full moon rises. Lupin, who has forgotten his potion, transforms into a dangerous werewolf. Black, in his Animagus dog form, is unable to subdue Lupin but chases him away into the Forbidden Forest. Black is captured by Snape and imprisoned in the castle; Harry and Hermione rescue him, and he escapes on Buckbeak, a Hippogriff wrongly sentenced to death. Denied the fame that Black's capture would have bestowed upon him, Snape takes petty revenge by revealing to the entire school that Lupin is a werewolf . Lupin resigns his post, knowing parents will object to having such a person teaching their children. As Lupin packs to leave, he tells Harry that his father's Animagus form was a stag, the same as Harry's Patronus. That is why Lupin was so affected when he saw it at the Quidditch match.

Goblet of Fire [ edit ] Lupin does not directly appear in the fourth book. After Voldemort's return to power and Cornelius Fudge 's departure, Dumbledore tells Sirius Black to alert "the old crowd," naming Lupin as one of their number, and instructs Sirius to lay low at Remus' until Dumbledore gets in touch with him again. Order of the Phoenix [ edit ] Lupin returns in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when he arrives at the Dursleys to escort Harry to Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place , the Order of the Phoenix headquarters. Lupin stays at Grimmauld Place with Sirius Black, leaving occasionally to carry out unknown tasks for the Order. Harry only sees him at Grimmauld during the school holiday or when he communicates with him and Sirius via the Floo Network . When Harry watches Severus Snape 's memories in a Pensieve , he sees his father and Sirius tormenting Snape. Disturbed by James' bullying, he secretly uses the fireplace in Dolores Umbridge 's office to contact Sirius and Lupin and asks them about his father's behavior. Lupin says that the young James (and also Sirius) was a bully, but that he eventually outgrew it.

His explanation does little to soothe Harry. Lupin participates in the battle against the Death Eaters in the Department of Mysteries at the book's conclusion. When Harry runs after a stricken Sirius, whose body has floated through a mysterious veiled archway to death, it is Lupin who forcefully restrains him, saving him from the same fate. Half-Blood Prince [ edit ] In the sixth book, Lupin acts as a spy for the Order of the Phoenix by infiltrating a dangerous werewolf pack headed by Fenrir Greyback that Voldemort recruited. In the ending, Lupin helps fight the Death Eaters , who have invaded Hogwarts to murder Dumbledore . It is also revealed that Order of the Phoenix member Nymphadora Tonks is in love with Remus. However, Lupin tells Tonks it is too dangerous to be romantically involved with a werewolf, that he is too old for her, and says she deserves someone better. However, Lupin and Tonks are later seen holding hands, which indicates that they have overcome these obstacles and have started a cautious relationship. Deathly Hallows [ edit ] Lupin is among the guards escorting Harry and the Harry Potter decoys from the Dursley residence to a safe house.

As the escape plan is being outlined in the Dursley kitchen, Tonks is seen wearing a ring; we discover that she and Lupin are married. The Order's plan to move Harry was uncovered, and Lupin arrives at The Burrow with an injured George Weasley in tow. As Mrs. Weasley tends George's wound, Lupin quizzes Harry to confirm his identity. After the other Harry decoys and protectors have arrived, Lupin leaves with Bill Weasley to search for Alastor Moody , who is missing and presumed dead. Lupin and Tonks are at the Burrow for Harry's birthday, but they quickly depart when Arthur Weasley 's Patronus warns them that he is arriving shortly with Rufus Scrimgeour . At Bill and Fleur 's wedding, Lupin tells Harry that Werewolves are presently in very poor standing with the Ministry. During the wedding reception, as the Ministry falls and Death Eaters break the existing protective spells surrounding the Burrow, we see Lupin and Tonks, back-to-back, casting protective spells. A few days after Harry, Hermione, and Ron have settled into Grimmauld Place, Lupin visits.

He chastises Ron and Hermione for dropping their guard too quickly when he first identified himself. He knows the Trio has a secret mission, and offers his help. Asked about Tonks, he reports that she is pregnant and is safe at her parents' house. Harry is angered that Lupin wants to go adventuring while Tonks and her unborn child are left at home. Parents, he says, should not abandon their children. Heated words are exchanged, and firing a Jinx that knocks Harry down, Lupin angrily storms out. In March, Ron tunes in the pirate wireless program "Potterwatch". Lee Jordan , as "River", introduces "Romulus", easily identifiable by his voice as Lupin, who provides an update on Harry. Lupin says that it is certain that Harry is still alive, as his death would be trumpeted far and wide by the regime as a way of eliminating a rallying point for the resistance. Lupin further says that, if Harry is listening, he should follow his instincts, which are nearly always right. Harry and Hermione are both left in tears by this avowal of reconciliation.

Lupin goes on to say that Xenophilius Lovegood had been arrested, and that Rubeus Hagrid , who had held a "Support Harry Potter" party in his house, had escaped arrest and was now at large. When Harry escapes Malfoy Manor and retreats to Shell Cottage , Lupin visits, announcing that Tonks has given birth to a boy they named Teddy. Surprisingly, given their previous acrimonious parting, Lupin is pleased to see Harry and asks him to be Teddy's godfather, which Harry accepts. Just prior to the final battle with Voldemort at Hogwarts, tension mounts in the Room of Requirement when Ginny Weasley stubbornly insists on joining the fight and by Percy Weasley's unexpected arrival to reconcile with his family. Fleur attempts to ease the situation by asking Lupin about the new baby; Lupin produces a photograph, although no one seems interested in seeing it. Finally, after Percy is forgiven and Ginny is ordered to stay put inside the Room of Requirement, Lupin goes to the Great Hall to command the forces defending the school grounds.

Although Tonks arrives, and we see her looking for Lupin as she takes part in the battle, Lupin is not seen again until the battle is over, and his and Tonks' bodies are lying among the dead. After reliving Snape's memories in the Pensieve, Harry realizes that it was always his fate to face and be killed by Voldemort. Finding his courage unequal to this, and unable to produce a Patronus to pass the Dementors in the Forbidden Forest, Harry summons Lupin's spirit, along with Sirius Black , James Potter , and Lily Potter . Acting as Patronuses, the four spirits shield Harry as he travels through the Forest to Voldemort's encampment. When Harry reaches the Death Eaters, he drops the Resurrection Stone that summoned the shades, causing them to vanish. Strengths[ edit ] Remus Lupin is a talented and powerful wizard as well as extremely intelligent. He is thoughtful and tends to think through a situation before acting. He often demonstrates great self-control, remaining calm in stressful situations. Although Lupin has been as an outcast, he is kind and extraordinarily loyal to his friends and allies, especially Dumbledore and Harry.

Lupin was considered by most students and teachers to be the best Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts during the series. He brought patience, understanding, and humor to the class and greatly encouraged his students, especially Harry and Neville . Lupin is a true Gryffindor, bravely risking his life to infiltrate Fenrir Greyback's werewolf pack to act as Dumbledore's spy, and loyally served in the Order of Phoenix. After realizing that Sirius Black was innocent, he immediately went to his aid in the Shrieking Shack where Pettigrew is unmasked as the true traitor. Weaknesses[ edit ] At age four, Lupin became afflicted with lycanthropy after being bitten by the werewolf Fenrir Greyback . Every full moon an afflicted person transforms into a wolf-like creature, and, like a rabid dog, is unable to control their actions. Werewolves, transformed, will more or less mindlessly seek out unafflicted humans to bite and infect them. Although there is no cure, a potion has recently been discovered that allows them to retain their sanity during transformations.

Lupin, taking this potion, is able to curl up quietly in his office and rest, rather than rampaging through the Forbidden Forest. However, this potion must be taken every day for about a week before a full moon, and it is effective only for one lunar cycle; if the potion is missed, the werewolf again becomes dangerous. Because they are so dangerous, werewolves are generally feared and shunned by the wizarding community, making them outcasts. Despite this, Albus Dumbledore arranged for the young Remus to attend Hogwarts, where he was confined during full moons. Though Lupin's condition was kept secret, he was always shy and insecure, and made relatively few friends save for Sirius Black, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew. As a result, the adult Lupin is mostly a loner and has had difficulty finding employment; he always expects to be treated badly. Relationships with Other Characters[ edit ] Lupin, a werewolf since he was a young boy, had mostly lived a solitary life with relatively few close friends.

As a student at Hogwarts, he was nicknamed "Moony" and was one of the four Marauders, along with his fellow Gryffindor Housemates, James Potter (Prongs), Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), and Sirius Black (Padfoot). The four became particularly close friends, and though Lupin's condition was kept hidden from students, the other three discovered his secret. They illegally became Animagi, initially to support him, but also to accompany him during his werewolf transformations, releasing him from his monthly confinement in the Shrieking Shack. As the werewolf potion had not been invented yet, Lupin was extremely dangerous when transformed; the other three Marauders, protected while in their animal forms, kept Lupin in check during their nighttime sojourns into the Forbidden Forest and the surrounding countryside. Lily Evans (later Lily Potter) also became Lupin's close friend and confidant while they were at Hogwarts, unconcerned and non-judgmental regarding his condition. Severus Snape , who the other Marauders detested, was also a Hogwarts student at that time.

After James and Lily were murdered (as Peter Pettigrew presumably was), and Sirius was sentenced to Azkaban, Lupin was once again mostly friendless. Lupin greatly admired Professor Dumbledore, and was always grateful for his allowing him to attend Hogwarts, despite his being a werewolf. Dumbledore continued to help Lupin by hiring him as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in book 3, knowing Lupin would be a highly competent instructor. Lupin was an immediate favourite, except with Slytherin students, who continually mocked his shabby robes. Not only the students liked him; he was also well-regarded by the faculty, due to his congenial personality and evident competence. Only Snape disliked him, still holding a grudge against Lupin for his close association with his two Hogwarts nemeses: James Potter and Sirius Black. Snape also coveted the DADA position that Lupin occupied. Despite Snape's animosity, he diligently prepared Lupin's monthly werewolf potion, though, angry when Lupin aided fugitive Sirius Black's escape, later informed students about Lupin's condition, forcing Lupin to resign.

Lupin also joined the Order of the Phoenix, and grew close to Arthur and Molly Weasley, also members. He was on friendly terms with "Mad Eye" Moody, another key Order of the Phoenix member who appeared to regard Lupin favourably. Sirius Black and Lupin were reunited after Sirius escapes Azkaban prison, though he was killed two years later during the Battle at the Ministry. In later books, Lupin became a reassuring, stable presence to Harry. While Harry's godfather, Sirius Black , had more claim to Harry's affection, Harry was occasionally alarmed by Sirius' impetuous and sometimes erratic behavior. Harry would have liked having more time to talk with Lupin, who by then was often away on Order of the Phoenix business, giving Harry less opportunity to spend time with him. Lupin was close to Harry, and became more so after Sirius' death, though never in the same way as Harry and Sirius were. Sirius had been Harry's father-figure, while Lupin was like an uncle. Lupin continued to guide Harry, who was still developing as a wizard.

In Deathly Hallows, they had a brief falling out, however, when Lupin intended to leave Tonks, believing he was an unfit husband and father, and that she would be better off without him. Harry, having lost so many loved ones, was furious that Lupin would consider abandoning his wife and unborn child during such perilous times. Though Harry's harsh words deeply wounded Lupin, causing him to storm out in anger, he later realized Harry was right, and he returned to Tonks. He and Harry eventually reconcile, and Harry became godfather to Lupin and Tonks' newborn son, Teddy. The burgeoning relationship between Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks began at the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince . Perhaps characteristically, Lupin tried to prevent it, believing he was an unsuitable match and that it was too dangerous a time to consider starting a family. This shows another side to Lupin: he cared so much about the larger picture that he sometimes neglected the smaller one. By refusing to risk bringing a child into the mess that seemed to be their future, he caused pain to himself and to Tonks in their present. He and Tonks overcame these differences and married, having a son soon after.

Professor Lupin[ edit ] Unlike with some previous Defence Against the Dark Arts instructors, the other professors are pleased with Professor Lupin's appointment – Poppy Pomfrey comments approvingly about him knowing remedies, and in a later book, Professor McGonagall refers to him as a "competent teacher" – high praise indeed from her. The one exception is Severus Snape , who, apart from coveting the Dark Arts position for himself, still harbours deep resentments against Lupin for his association with the other Marauders during their Hogwarts years, though it was James Potter and Sirius Black who tormented Snape. Lupin immediately wins the entire class' respect, first by putting Peeves to flight, and second, by teaching a truly useful and practical first lesson. His caring about, and warmth towards his students becomes visible by numerous small actions – he calls students by their first names, rather than their surnames as is traditional in the Engish school system – and also by larger things: he has Neville take the first turn at the Boggart , and grants him last shot as well, thereby boosting his confidence.

He also freely explains why he prevented Harry from facing the Boggart, and tells Harry that his reaction to the Dementor does not indicate weakness. His volunteering to teach Harry to fight Dementors reflects his nature; he cares, so he will help. Loyalty to Dumbledore[ edit ] Growing up as a werewolf made Lupin into a loner and outcast but he was immensely loyal to his friends. After Lupin became a werewolf, his parents believed it impossible for him to attend Hogwarts. However, Dumbledore was sympathetic, and told the Lupins that he would never deny Remus an education as long as certain precautions were implemented. After Lupin left Hogwarts, he found it nearly impossible for a werewolf to find a job in the wizarding community. Dumbledore eventually offered him the position as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Because Dumbledore was so kind to him, Lupin proved to be a devoted ally to the Headmaster when the Order of the Phoenix was re-formed, risking his life to carry out Dumbledore's mission to infiltrate Fenrir Greyback's werewolf pack.

School years[ edit ] When Lupin's three best friends, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew discovered he was a werewolf, they decided to support and protect him during his transformations. Because a werewolf is only dangerous to humans, they secretly learned to become Animagi (transforming into an animal at will). An Animagus must register with the Ministry of Magic, although the three never did. During a full moon, they used their new powers to roam Hogwarts' grounds, and later Hogsmeade village, with Lupin in his wolf-like form. When Lupin was with them, he had more control over his actions during his transformations. He was not entirely harmless, however, and his friends carefully guarded him. Questions[ edit ] Study questions are meant to be left for each student to answer; please don't answer them here. Why are werewolves shunned by people? Lupin mentions that he was a Gryffindor prefect, in part so that he would rein in the other three Marauders. Why didn't Lupin try harder to keep his friends out of trouble when they were at Hogwarts?

Hermione identifies Lupin on the Hogwarts Express by the name embossed in peeling letters on his case, "Professor R. J. Lupin". Since one is designated Professor only when starting teaching, and Lupin is freshly appointed, why is the embossing old enough to be damaged already? Greater Picture[ edit ] Intermediate warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level. Harry loses many paternal role models throughout the series. His father, James, was murdered by Voldemort when Harry was only one-year-old. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, his godfather, Sirius Black is killed by Bellatrix Lestrange; his body floats through an arched stone portal covered by a fluttering curtain called the Veil – both literally and metaphorically a veil that he passes beyond, never to return. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Dumbledore is killed. In response, Harry feels he can no longer rely on any one person to be his mentor, although, to a lesser extent, Mr. Weasley helps fulfill this role. It also becomes apparent that Harry has formed a similar attachment to Remus Lupin ever since Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

However, as Harry spends little time with Remus in the later books, this relationship progresses little beyond Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry has largely outgrown his need for a father figure, and while he continues to like and respect Lupin, he does not cavil at accusing him of cowardice and abandoning his wife and unborn child. While we are unable to see Lupin's complete reaction to this well-founded accusation, when his son is born, Lupin has not only forgiven Harry, but asks him to be the child's godfather. This leads us to believe that, when given time to reflect on Harry's words, Lupin found them true and accepted their message, no matter that it was delivered hurtfully. Sirius Black | The Harry Potter Compendium | Fandom powered by Wikia Young Sirius is portrayed by Rohan Gotobed in a flashback in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 film. Like James Potter, Snape, Lupin and Pettigrew, Sirius is portrayed as being much older in the Harry Potter films.

Gary Oldman was 46 when he first played Sirius in Prisoner of Azkaban and 53 when he last played him. Sirius died at age 36. In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Filius Flitwick 's office is replaced by the Dark Tower as a temporary prison. Due to the much bigger fourth book compared to its predecessors, Sirius' role in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is drastically cut. All of the scenes after his head appears in the fire are removed, and Molly Weasley does not meet him (incidentally, Molly herself is cut from the film). Sirius and Snape only meet on screen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Their two subsequent meetings in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix do not occur. However, they are both heard talking in a meeting of the Order in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In the film versions of the series, Sirius has many tattoos, but it is never stated in the book if he has any.

These are implied to be prison tattoos that he received while in Azkaban. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , it is notable that despite the fact that Snape and Lupin know that Sirius was aware of the passageway to the Shrieking Shack and, presumably, were convinced of his guilt, the passageway was not blocked off or guarded. In the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Snape's memory shows James disarming Snape, and Sirius remarks, "Nice one, James!" In Battle of the Department of Mysteries , Sirius repeats this line when Harry disarms Lucius Malfoy, calling Harry "James" (these are his last words); a slip of the tongue that does not occur in the book, although it is consistent with comments made in the novel regarding him considering Harry a younger version of James. Also, Harry's middle name is James. In the Order of the Phoenix film, when Sirius arrives with the other members of the Order, he punches Lucius Malfoy exclaiming, "Get away from my godson". This unknowingly causes the destruction of The Prophecy Orb by causing Lucius Malfoy to drop it.

Both actions are contrary to the book , in which Neville Longbottom breaks the orb and the punch does not occur. Also, in the film version of the Department of Mysteries battle, Sirius is hit with a Killing Curse by Bellatrix Lestrange which kills him, quite unlike the book, where he falls through the veil, which is what kills him as he had moved beyond it. The names Sirius and Regulus are also names of two main characters in the video game Bomberman 64 . Interestingly enough, in Bomberman, Sirius is thought to be a hero when in actuality he is a villain, which is the exact reverse of Sirius Black. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , the way Sirius describes his brother 's death implies that Regulus was killed by the Killing Curse. But in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , it is established that Regulus was killed by the Inferi in Voldemort's Horcrux cave. However, Sirius states regarding his brother's death "from what I've found out since I got out (of Azkaban)", so it is likely Sirius received this information second hand, so his source may have been mistaken or Sirius may have assumed it was the Killing Curse.

There is also a suggestion that Sirius might have done under-age magic. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius states that he ran away from home at age 16. However, in Deathly Hallows, it is revealed that Sirius put permanent sticking charms of the back of all his pictures and posters hanging on his bedroom wall. But, considering he ran away from home at 16, and did not return until about age 35, he would have been under-age at the time he performed the permanent sticking charm. However, since he was in the home of a witch and wizard at the time, this would not have registered. The relationship between Sirius and Mrs. Weasley is considerably more tense in the books than is depicted in the films. He is also depicted in the books as being somewhat less in control than he is shown to be in the Order of the Phoenix film. In the films, after Sirius' death, it seems that Harry has picked up Sirius' fashion sense of occasionally wearing a blazer as regular wear, much like Sirius, who in the Order of the Phoenix film was always depicted as wearing a blazer. In an interview, J.K.

Rowling said that Sirius began to laugh hysterically when the Aurors lead him to jail because James and Lily's death had unhinged him. [17] Sirius' godson Harry honoured Sirius by naming his first-born James Sirius Potter. Interestingly enough, the child that Harry named after James and Sirius often teases the child whose middle name is Severus, as in Severus Snape. In the film versions , Sirius Black has brown hair instead of black and blue eyes instead of grey. Sirius and his cousin, Bellatrix, met their deaths in a similar way, because they were both taunting their killers before they died (and their taunts were their last words) Despite being innocent of murdering Pettigrew and Muggles, a crime for which he was sent to Azkaban, he was not wrongly at Azkaban, per se; being an unregistered Animagus is a crime for which the sentence is, in fact, imprisonment in Azkaban. In the books, Sirius gives Harry an enchanted mirror (by which they should be able to communicate with), however, in the films, this is not shown on-screen. Sirius is described in the books as being able to transform into a dog about the size of a bear.

In the movies, however, he transforms into a fairly normal-sized dog. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the only book in which the narrator calls Sirius by his surname, likely due to the fact that the novels are portrayed from Harry's perspective and throughout most of the novel, Harry views Sirius Black as a dangerous criminal and later not only this, but also a man who betrayed his parents. He is first referred to as "Sirius" in the narration about halfway through Chapter 20, at which point Harry has learned the truth about him, though at this point the narration is somewhat inconsistent in referring to him as either "Sirius" or "Black". By the final chapter, however, he is referred to consistently in the narration as "Sirius". Sirius was born at autumn, something that possibly relates to the Dog sign of the Chinese Zodiac being associated with that season.

Question: In the Harry Potter series of books, what animal does Sirius Black turn into?
Answer: Dog