Sirius' death (was: Dept of Mysteries Veil Room)

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Del wrote:
Snippage of the burden Sirius lays on Harry
> That doesn't mean he had to die of course. But IMO he did have to be
> removed from Harry's life for a while, so Harry could act freely
> again, without wondering how whimsical Sirius was going to take his
> initiatives. Maybe that's precisely what DD was trying to do ?
> 
> Del

Beth:
In addition to removing Sirius Rowling has also made it possible for 
a more helpful, responsible male to take a role in Harry's life. 
Remus and Arthur seem the likely candidates and both would better 
prepare Harry for what he going to face than Sirius would have.