Question: Was Sirius Black Ever A Death Eater?

Why was Sirius a Death Eater

It was rumored that Sirius was to be the next dark lord, according to POA.

Also according to POA, the Death Eaters believed that Pettigrew had betrayed them, somehow knowing that Voldemort’s downfall would be at the Potter’s.

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This goes for both The Order and Death Eaters..

Did Sirius Black work for Voldemort

Sirius was probably known to Voldemort for his family and for his closeness with the Potters. He was also a skilled member of the Order of the Phoenix and a particular enemy of Voldemort’s then-loyal follower, Snape.

Did Dumbledore know Sirius was innocent

Dumbledore didn’t know for certain that Sirius was innocent, and for the most part, it didn’t matter. Sirius wasn’t useful. Also, see Remus – Dumbledore saw no use for him, so didn’t help him.

Why was Sirius Black not in Slytherin

Although he was the heir of the House of Black, Sirius disagreed with his family’s belief in blood purity and defied tradition when he was Sorted into Gryffindor House instead of Slytherin at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which he attended from 1971–1978.

Is Sirius Black a good guy

Sirius Black was Harry Potter’s godfather and a good man, but he definitely had his occasional problematic moments. … Sirius is a character who’s portrayed to be a murdering convict, broken free of Azkaban to attack and kill his godson.

Why did Dumbledore not protect Lily and James

James, Lily and Harry were hidden under the Fidelius after Dumbledore was warned of the danger they faced by Snape. Unfortunately, the Fidelius required a trustworthy Secret Keeper. The couple chose one of their friends, but unfortunately their trust was misplaced.

What house was Hagrid

GryffindorHe was a Gryffindor Hagrid’s Hogwarts house is never mentioned in the books, but, given his kindness, noble nature and bravery, it might not come as that much of a surprise that Hagrid was in Gryffindor.

Did Lupin know Black was innocent

No; he believed him guilty. He only realised Sirius was innocent when he saw Petter Pettigrew alive and kicking. The whole Wizardly world believed Sirius had killed Peter, had betrayed the Potters and had killed a dozen Muggles. Lupin was no exception.

Was Sirius Black a Slytherin

Character background. Sirius Black is the last heir of the House of Black, a once notable Pure-blood Wizarding family. … He rejected his family’s pure-blood elitism and reverence for the Dark Arts. At Hogwarts, rather than be sorted into Slytherin like the rest of his family, Sirius was placed in Gryffindor.

Did everyone know Sirius was innocent

Obviously Dumbledore didn’t know Sirius was innocent. … After Lily and James dead, Dumbledore probably saw he had to put Harry with his aunt so having his godfather not in prison wouldn’t help him do that so he didn’t say anything.

Does Snape know Sirius is innocent

He was happy to see Sirius in Azkaban, innocent or not it didn’t matter to hím. He did not know this. Although Snape himself was a Death Eater he did not know who all of the others were. … Snape (and probably many other Death Eaters) believed the same thing that the Ministry and the Order did about Sirius Black’s guilt.

How did Sirius afford a Firebolt

It’s actually quite simple. Sirius made an anonymous purchase with instruction to take the money from a specific vault number in Gringotts. Only the goblins would know the vault number belongs to the Blacks, and evidently they didn’t care.

Did Sirius know Snape was a Death Eater

Sirius told him that Snape always had a talent/interest in Dark Magic and was friends with some of the more notorious Death Eaters, but he was unsure if Snape himself ever was a Death Eater.

Did Sirius Black Kill 12 muggles

In Prisoner of Azkaban, did Sirius Black actually kill the 12 muggles and 1 wizard that he is accused of? No. Pettigrew was the one that slaughtered the 12 muggles and then faked his own death.