Sirius -- PoA v GoF

[plinsenmayer]

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From: plinsenmayer
Subject: Sirius -- PoA v GoF
Date: 8/19/00 11:20 am  (ET)

Hi:

I can't believe the ultimate Sirius fan, Carole, is missing out on
all these discussins. I feel sure she will add her 2 galleons when she
logs in.
Anyway . . .

Sirius in PoA is vengeful & angry. I agree with Neil though -- Harry's
welfare seems to me to be the primary motivation for his escape & his
attempts to kill/capture Pettigrew.

In GoF, we see a Sirius who has had some time to reflect a bit. He's
reasonable enough to realize that attempting to find Pettigrew at that
point is fighting a losing battle. But what he can do is take all measures
to protect Harry. Sirius has lived through the first Voldemort reign,
and consequently, he seems to be recognizing the signs of trouble early on
(and communicating with Dumbledore about this we learn later).

<<<Secondly, in PoA, the effect of his twelve years in Azkaban can easily
be seen. In GoF, this experience has only a few cursory mentions. I find
it hard to believe he has recovered so fully and so swiftly.>>>

Well, Harry thinks Sirius looks healthier in GoF, but I believe there is
more than one reference to his eyes still having a haunted look. He also
had enough strength of character to truly resist succumbing entirely
to the Dementors during his time in Azkaban -- he kept his ability to
transform & retained some measure of sanity in the process. This suggests
that he might well bounce back from Azkaban more quickly than others.

Blaise noted that plotline & Harry's POV can explain some of the alleged
inconsistencies. True. It's also worth noting that GoF doesn't present any
real opportunities for Sirius to exercise the hot-temper, vengefulness &
other PoA-like characteristics. His role in GoF is advising & protecting
Harry.

Penny