[HPforGrownups] Re: Faking Sirius' death

[Miller, Gina (JIS)]

No: HPFGUIDX 97622

Susan wrote:
>  
> Uh, GOOD!  I really want Sirius to be alive.  And I also only read 
> OOP once, and am just now beginning the series again, starting of 
> couse with SS, so it might be a while before I get to reread OOP.  
> But if his name wasn't cleared, then perhaps the theory that he 
faked 
> his death could work, though I'm still unclear as to why.
> 
> Susan, desperately wanting to believe that Sirius is alive.


Diana responded:

He could have faked his own death so he could be more help to the 
Order. If everyone thinks he is dead then they will no longer be 
looking for him and he could go about business "dog-like".  I 
mentioned right after OOP came out that maybe Sirius was still alive 
but was shot down by most everyone. Unfortunately, JKR has made it 
pretty clear that he is indeed dead.


Gina: 
 
      I think people take JKR's comments too seriously. She is after all
trying to sell her books. I have a comedian      friend who's biggest pet
peeve is when people recite his material at a show or say his punch line
before he does.    He loves his fans and appreciates the fact they have been
to so many of his shows, but he still resents people wanting to ruin it for
everyone else. I think it is probably the same with her when people ask
irritating       questions that no matter how she answers it will give
something away. Sirius may be dead, but if he isn't she is not going to say
that and if she wants it to be a surprise she is not going to say something
like "wait see-eeee"    because that is as good as saying he is alive. We
just have to wait!
 
      Gina - really believing he is alive and that maybe we should not ask
her such direct questions about her books.