Who Knows of the Death of Sirius

[mhbobbin]

No: HPFGUIDX 112692


mhbobbin writes:

 In previous posts, I--and others--have questioned whether there 
will be a dispute about Grimmauld Place now that Sirius is dead. 
IMO, two things must happen before the Malfoys--or anyone else--can 
lay claim to GP:
1. The Death of Sirius has to become known in the WW.
2. The inheritors would have to be able to find it---and that would 
depend on the details of the Fidelius Charm and how/when it 
terminates. Since the Order is what is being hidden, it seems to me 
the Fidelius Charm will not wear off solely because of Sirius' death 
but only JKR knows for sure.

I was rereading the end of the OotP, and what struck me this time 
was that there were numerous Prophet articles that announced the 
return of Voldethingy, the revolt of the Dementors, the vindication 
of Harry, the appearance of DEs at the Mom but not a word about the 
presumed death of Sirius Black. Not a word.

 I tried to determine who knew already about the death and it was 
only the kids who were there or the members of the Order.Draco and 
his gang don't mention it and they've never passed up a taunt 
opportunity. So it seems only like a very close circle of people 
know.

 With one exception. Nearly Headless Nick knows.  So I'm wondering 
if Nick was briefed personally by DD, in preparation for Harry to 
discuss death  with him, or if there is more information available 
that JKR has just omitted. Like the obituary on Page 6 of the 
Prophet.

I suspect it was just DD telling Nick and in confidence. Again, I 
don't see any reason for the Order to have revealed the Death. 
Bellatrix witnessed the death but she has to rear her ugly head 
again and inform her sister etc. AND then how would they prove it?

Of course, I still believe that sometime before the end of Book 7, 
Harry will go beyond the veil and come out again. Maybe with Sirius. 
Maybe without.

mhbbobbin