Sirius as godfather (Re: Funerals)

[bdasl]

No: HPFGUIDX 138133

Jen Reese wrote:
<snip>
> After the recent interviews, JKR makes it very clear how unique
Lily's 
sacrifice was, unheard of before then and conferring a special 
protection never seen in the WW (except DD knows of it, so what to
make of that? Must be he knows the possibilty of it within the context
of ancient magic, but hasn't seen it before Lily).
 
But I still think there would be some benefit to Harry if Sirius were
to die in the act of protecting him. A clause in the guardianship
thingy, something Sirius would readily agree to. That quality in him,
being willing to die if needed, was probably part of the reason he was
chosen, along with being an Order member and unflinchingly loyal to
James.
>


It should also be pointed out (just for the sake of completeness) that
not only Albus Dumbledore but Tom Riddle (the 16 yr old Tom Riddle in
the Chamber of Secrets) comments that Lily's dying for Harry "is a
powerful countercharm"  So, the protection was not unheard of just
that it had never been done against the AK.

And I agree totally that Sirius would be the perfect choice: a certain
reckless disregard for his own life & safety, a profound loyalty to
his friends and the Order - and let us not forget no outside
attachments to keep his focus away from Harry should the need arise. 
Too bad Wormy turned out to be smarter than anyone thought <sigh>

"bdasl"