Managing Dead Sirius

[zehms at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 142571

regarding Sirius' death:

I agree that Harry has not recieved closure on his death, the lack of a memorial service had to have been intentional on JKR's part...

We must remember that Harry has never recieved closure on the deaths of his parents either.  He has never visited their grave sites, he has been told almost nothing about them, just passing information about how he shares their similar physical traits and personal characteristics.

I would be upset at this continuing lack of closure on the deaths of Harry's loved ones, except that I think that JKR has done this intentionally planning to use book 7 to finally bring Harry peace about the deaths of James, Lily, Sirius and now Dumbledore.

While DD did have a funeral at which Harry could grieve, Harry is still confused, and IMO, in the dark about the real events that culminated in DD's death.  IMO his belief that Snape 'murdered' DD is false and Snape will be redeemed in Harry's eyes (redeemed in the sense that Harry will realise that despite Snape's unlikeability, Snape was always loyal to DD). 

I also think Snape's change of heart that took place after telling LV of the prophecy  will center around Lily, and all of the pieces of the puzzle will finally come together.

I wouldn't be surprised if Harry were to somehow go beyond the veil to talk to spirits of his loved ones, regardless,  I confidently hope that JKR will allow Harry, and therefore all of the fans, sufficient closure regarding the death of Sirius and DD (and James an Lily for Harry).

Szehms