Uncle Alphard alive? (was: How old is Dumbledore???)

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 155237

> AUSSIE :
> Sirius's Uncle Alphard. His name and birth - death dates were wiped 
off the tapestry. So is there cannon evidence that he's dead? Could he 
still be around? Could that be where Sirius sent the tropical bird from 
in GOA instead of an owl to Harry?
> 
> He isn't recognised by the Black family now and may be independently 
well off himself. That may be why Sirius prefered to inherit the house 
to Harry, not his dear uncle.
> 
> Age wise, Alphard would be a bit younger than sprightly McGonagall 
> If he isn't alive, could he have been a Dark Wizard's victim?

Tonks:
I think Uncle Alphard is dead. I think he is the one that discovered 
the locket and switched them. He is, IMO, RAB. And he is dead.

Tonks_op