Sirius Black (1845–1853) was a pure-blood wizard and a member of the noble House of Black. Sirius was the elder brother of Phineas Nigellus, Elladora and Iola. He died when he was only seven or eight years old for unknown reasons.[1]
Etymology[]
Sirius is the name of the brightest star in the night sky. In the Black family there were also Sirius Black (II) (a nephew of Sirius I, son of Phineas Nigellus) and Sirius III, Walburga's and Orion's son.
Behind the scenes[]
- The reason why Sirius died so young, aged 7 or 8, is currently unknown. However, it is interesting to note that he died during the third cholera pandemic (1852–60) that claimed 23,000 lives in Great Britain, 10,000 lives in London alone, though J. K. Rowling has said that "a wizard could catch anything a Muggle might catch, but he could cure all of it".[2]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (First appearance) (Appears on Black family tapestry)