[HPforGrownups] Clarification - Godparent

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 131562

So, my question is this - does a godparent have a
legal status in the UK?  What rights would Sirius have
had to claim Harry?

bamf, inquiringly

Sherry now
Actually, Sirius is both godfather and guardian.  He calls himself Harry's
guardian on several occasions.  i believe the first time is in POA as they
are leaving the shrieking shack and Harry and Sirius have the conversation
about Harry leaving the Dursleys.  Often parents will make the godparents
the guardians as well.  My parents did that.  Lily and James must have done
that as well.  Interesting question, was Dumbledore breaking the law by
placing Harry with the Dursleys when Sirius was the legal guardian?

Sherry