Name: Sirius Black
- name meaning: The name Sirius comes
from the Greek word 'seiros' meaning “burning”. Sirius is
also the proper name of the “Dog Star” which is located in the
constellation of Canis Major (“The Great Dog”).
- nicknames: Padfoot and Snuffles, both from the form of his
animagus.
Birthdate: Unknown at this time, assumed to
have been born in 1960.
Date and Manner of Death: In June of
1996, Sirius fell behind the veil at the Department of
Ministries during a fight with his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange.
Wand: Unknown
Spouse: None
Parents: Unknown
Sibling: Younger brother, Regulus Black
Lineage: Pureblood
Children: None
Living Arrangement: Sirius grew up at #12 Grimmauld Place. At age
16, he moved in with his best friend James Potter and, at 17, bought
an apartment of his own.
Extended Family: Sirius is a direct descendant of Phineas Nigellus,
a former Hogwarts Headmaster. Famous cousins include: Narcissa
Malfoy, Andromeda Tonks (mother of Nymphadora), Bellatrix Lestrange,
Arthur Weasley (second cousin once removed) and has an un-defined
distant relationship with Molly Weasley.
Appearance:
Sirius Black has two distinct descriptions throughout the HP series:
his appearance before his imprisonment in Azkaban and then his
appearance after his escape.
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: During times of depression, Sirius wears his hair long
but as times improve, he tends to cut it short.
Eye Color & Description: Grey, fathomless
House: Gryffindor
Words That Can Be Used To Describe Sirius:
immature, passionate, mischievous, rebellious, loyal, temperamental,
solemn (post Azkaban), somber (post Azkaban), unruly, boisterous,
rowdy, uncontrollable, faithful, trustworthy, devoted
Facts about Sirius Black:
Sirius Black is one of the four Marauders (James Potter, Remus
Lupin, Peter Pettigrew). Sirius’ rebellion from his parents’ devout
ideas for purebloods started early and upon entrance into Hogwarts,
he was sorted into Gryffindor rather than the more common Slytherin
for the Black family. Sirius was named the godfather and legal
guardian of James Potter’s only child, Harry Potter. Sirius was set
to be the Potters’ secret keeper as well but, for unknown reasons,
Sirius convinced the Potters to make Peter Pettigrew their secret
keeper instead. Peter’s betrayal cost the Potters their lives and
led to Sirius’ imprisonment in Azkaban. Sirius escaped Azkaban and
vowed to avenge the deaths of James and Lily Potter. In going after
Peter, however, Sirius came to know his godson Harry and a close
relationship began to grow. After a few short years with Harry,
however, a plan of Voldemort’s regarding the Department of Mysteries
was put into action. Sirius descended upon the department to save
Harry and his friends and, ultimately, lost his life when a duel
with his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange resulted in him falling through
a mysterious veil. |
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