OotP - feeling just a bit resentful... (SPOILER!)

[Genevieve]

No: HPFGUIDX 61784

> No, Sirius didn't "have" to 
> die so that Harry could move forward - his death was the result of 
> mistakes or plotting by others, but more so, a result of his own 
> choices and actions.

I concur... I think as JKR said.. the books following GoF will often 
revolve around the choice which the characters make.. 

I personally think Sirius' death was not totally due to his 
choices... I lay blame on mainly Snape and Dumbledore.. more so 
Snape.. had he not stopped giving Harry lessons.. Harry might have 
been able to avoided that.. but then.. he could have avoided that 
had Dumbledore told him in the first place what was going on.. but i 
have to think there is something more to this that meets the eye.. 
I'm going to have to step back from the stories for awhile and 
ponder before re-reading.. 

thats just my 2cents

"Genevieve"