Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Characters

Sirius Black

Sirius attended Hogwarts with Harry's father James, his mother Lily, and their close friend. Remus Lupin. Sirius is a fugitive in the wizardry community as he is believed to be a murderer, and follower of the evil Lord Voldemort. Both accusations prove false as he is actually a member of the Order of the Phoenix, a group dedicated to fighting Voldemort. However, Sirius must remain in hiding, often taking on the disguise of a black dog named Snuffles, or risk being sent back to prison. As James's close friend, Sirius serves as Harry's godfather and closest...

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