[HPforGrownups] Re: Order of The Phoenix-spoiler

[Kimberly]

No: HPFGUIDX 93129

(Anole's comments)
>> but I just finished the OoTP and was 
>> amazed and depressed for some time about the death of Sirius!
>>
>> Did anyone have similar feelings after finishing the book?

(Jenjar's comments)
>I was depressed for days.  It still makes me very sad.  But, I've 
>read OoTP 2 more times and I really, really enjoyed it this last 
>time.  I felt more hopeful.  I think with all we don't know about the 
>circumstances of Sirius' death and about the veil, JKR left herself 
>plenty of room to play with in books 6 and 7.  Some on this list, not 
>too many, are holding out hope that Sirius is not really dead but 
>just trapped or something.  It's not likely but possible.  It's also 
>possible that Harry will find some way to communicate with him in the 
>future.  I think it's important to note that as Bellatrix and Sirius 
>were dueling canon reads  >

>"Harry saw Sirius duck Bellatrix's jet of red light: He was laughing 
>at her. 'Come on, you can do better than that!' he yelled, his voice 
>echoing around the cavernous room.  The second jet of light hit him 
>squarely on the chest."  >

>Then of course he falls through the veil.  Note that we don't know 
>what color the last jet of light was.  If it wasn't a green one 
>(killing curse) then Sirius *died* becuase he was knocked into the 
>veil, not because of a curse and this may not be a *real* death.  The 
>same rules of life and death may not apply if that's the case.  We'll 
>just have to wait and see.>

 

(Kimberly's comments)
I happen to like Sirius even though his behavior isn't always likable.  I was sad and in disbelief when I first read OoTP.  I had to re-read the passage several times because I thought I was somehow mistaken that HE was the one to die in the book.    However, as time has gone by I know that it's part of JKR's bigger plan for the books and as she stated in the Webchat, we need to keep reading and it'll all make sense as to why Sirius died.    

(webchat excerpt)
"Cookie246122: Why did you kill Sirius? It made me very sad :( 
JK Rowling replies -> I'm really, really sorry. I didn't want to do it, but there was a reason. If you think you can forgive me, keep reading, you'll find out. [I feel really guilty now]."

It's because of this comment from her that I don't think Sirius is in a temporary state of death.   I don't however think he is entirely gone from the books.   That is based on this quote from JKR.

(webchat excerpt)
" SiriuslyLovinSirius: If we ever see Sirius again, what form will he be in?
JK Rowling replies -> I couldn't possibly answer that for fear of incriminating myself.  "

Kimberly



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