OOP: What did Sirius do? (well maybe)

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No: HPFGUIDX 67711

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dublexuk" <david at d...> wrote:
> I agree that he may not have been dead when he fell through the 
> viel, but its not clear exactly how large the void behind the viel 
> is. If its a large and almost infinite expanse it could be 
possible 
> to fall through the viel and end up trapped forever.
> 
> I think, unpleasant as it is, Sirius is gone - I am sure 
Dumbledore 
> would have detected he was alive and wouldn't have confirmed his 
> death later in the Headmaster's Office and Lupin, who was next to 
> Harry and the viel, would have attempted a rescue if there had 
been 
> any clear way to save Sirius.

My response has nothing to do with the text per se, nor does it 
particularly reflect any accute attachment to the Sirius (too many 
characters that I have liked have died in too many books that I have 
read), but it focuses on the possible endings. With Sirius alive and 
a possible agent to the plot, there is more there there (at least if 
you are the author). So, I see its as in the plot's best interest if 
Sirius has not been removed from the story, and can instead, 
continue to play some surprising role. Of course, he may just be 
dead. I believe that JKR left the door open; in other words, no one 
should be surprised if Sirius still affects the development of this 
saga.