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- "The speeding motorcycle took the sharp corner so fast in the darkness that both policemen in the pursuing car shouted 'Whoa!' Sergeant Fisher slammed his large foot on the brake, thinking that the boy who was riding pillion was sure to be flung under his wheels; however, the motorbike made the turn without unseating either of its riders, and with a wink of its red tail light, vanished up the narrow side street."
- — Description[src]
In 1977, James Potter and Sirius Black were chased by two Muggle policemen, namely PC Anderson and Sergeant Fisher, for breaking the speed limit.[1]
History[]
In 1977, Sirius Black and James Potter rode a motorbike that broke the speed limit on a Muggle road. They were subsequently chased by PC Anderson and Sergeant Fisher into a dead-end alley. Confronted by the officers for their transgressions, the two youths used their wands to lift the police car, forming a barrier. As three wizards on broomsticks approached, they crashed into the makeshift barrier. Leaving the frightened policemen behind, Sirius and James departed on their motorbike, which, as it turned out, was a flying motorbike.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
- J. K. Rowling stated that the event took place "around 3 years before Harry was born."
- The motorcycle is likely the same one Rubeus Hagrid later borrows from Sirius following James's death in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
- As this event is never mentioned in any other canon source, it is unknown whether or not James and Sirius were ever punished for the blatant violation of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy that occurred at the conclusion of the chase.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter prequel (First appearance)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Indirectly mentioned only)