Clarification - Godparent

[jlv230]

No: HPFGUIDX 131648

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Amanda Coleman <spherissa at g...> 
wrote:
> Juli says:
> 
>  No he didn't, JKR says on her website that Sirius was
> > too busy being a rebel to get married.
> > 
> > Juli
> 
> Rissa:
> A godmother doesn't have to be the spouse of a godfather.
> 
<snip>

I know that... you know that... but still JKR said, in the Edinburgh 
interview posted on her website:

"Does Harry have a godmother? If so, will she make an appearance in 
future books?

"No, he doesn't. I have thought this through. If Sirius had married... 
Sirius was too busy being a big rebel to get married. When Harry was 
born, it was at the very height of Voldemort fever last time so his 
christening was a very hurried, quiet affair with just Sirius, just the 
best friend. At that point it looked as if the Potters would have to go 
into hiding so obviously they could not do the big christening thing 
and invite lots of people. Sirius is the only one, unfortunately. I 
have got to be careful what I say there, haven't I?"

I know the married thing is a non-sequitur, but JKR is thinking aloud 
here and this is where her thought process goes.

It may be that Lily did have close pals, but by this time Voldemort had 
killed/incapacitated (Alice Longbottom?) them, or they had turned to 
Voldemort, or they aren't important to the story so JKR never mentions 
them (like Harry apparently never goes to the loo). It may be that she 
was good friends with Lupin, but couldn't stand the other three... the 
possibilities are endless.

JLV xx