11-29-2003, 05:14 PM | #21 |
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I almost cried. Sirius was one of my favorite Characters!
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12-17-2003, 06:56 PM | #22 |
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I admit, I cried when Sirius died.
I think the main reason Sirius died is that he never grew up. He was a fairly immature teenager - as shown by Snape's Pensieve memory, and you get the idea that while 12 years in Azkaban robbed him of whatever innocence he had, it also caused him quite severe problems with his mental development. Although he tries to be responsible for Harry, when his own safety is in danger he doesn't consider anything. That's not Gryffindor bravery, that's just rashness, and failure to even think about what he's doing. Remus has accepted certain things, especially concerning the Maruader's past behaviour; Sirius still believes, roughly 15-18 years on, that luring Snape to the Shrieking Shack was fully justified, as was their bullying. Also, Harry is a 'hero'. Heroes never seem to triumph until nearly everyone they care for is dead. (cynicism rules here)
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12-18-2003, 01:48 PM | #23 |
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I know everyone thinks he is...and I know what the veil is called that gives us good reason to believe it is true...and even the reactions of Dumbledore and Lupin lead us to believe that our beloved character named Sirius Black is dead....but I don't believe it....Sirius is alive....I don't know why, but I get this feeling that the veil, is only a test, if you fail, you die, if you pass, you can set foot out the other side of the veil, and be alive. I guess that this is proibably just another one of my silly conspiracy theories, been making alot of those lately, but I don't think he is dead, it just, doesn't seem right.
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12-20-2003, 07:13 PM | #24 |
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I almost cried when Sirius died. So sad. But yeah, I'm pretty sure that he's dead and gone. Not coming back, ever. In (almost)every good book, at least one person dies. It's a bummer that it had to be Sirius, but oh well. I was still mad at him and James for teasing Snape, so that could be why I didn't cry. Maybe his death will help Harry grow up. He's fifteen years old, and he still has temper tantrums. Half the book was in capital letters because Harry was screaming and shouting.
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02-15-2004, 03:41 PM | #25 |
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Sirius was my favorite character.
When I read the chapter in which he died, I actually put the book down and wouldn't touch it, until a few hours later, when I felt that I had to finish it off. I know he's dead, but I get a feeling that it's not the last we'll be seeing of him....
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02-22-2004, 07:54 PM | #26 |
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Okay, I'm over it. He's gone. And I don't miss him anymore. After thinking it over, I realized what an immature git he was. Probably because he was just...... I dunno......mean. Like a Jr higher. (No offence, it's just that Jr highers tend to be more petty and mean in my experience) Bye bye, Sirius! Have a good time being dead! Don't come back anytime soon!
Man, I'm gonna get toasted for this. *Puts on flame-proof suit*
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*lights flame thrower*
Well think of all he went through! Sure, he was immature in school, but he spent the period of his life where he probably would have matured a great deal being tortured in Azkaban! He genuinely cared for Harry, so what if he had an irrational hatred for Snape? No one's perfect. Considering all he went through, and his appaling family, I think he was doing very well. That wasn't really much of a flame. But Sirius was great. Doomed possibly, but underserving of your insults.
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02-23-2004, 08:00 AM | #28 |
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I agree with Nurvingiel - Sirius has plenty of reasons for being immature. I think what he went through would screw anyone up. Or in other words, his psychlogical developement was stunted by his early experiences, and he tried to relieve his youth through Harry. Understandable, IMO.
How do we judge maturity anyway? I think Sirius is more mature than Snape, for example.
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03-09-2004, 11:21 AM | #30 |
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I think that she removed Sirius because she knew that he would be an awkward person to put in later. I have written plays and stories, and it is difficult, sometimes, to think of ways to keep people in the story without wracking your brains to think of ways to use them. So you kill them so you don't need to worry about it. It's a bit cruel, but it works. Another thought--maybe she was trying to make him seem like Jesus. I know I am treading sacred ground here, and I'm not religious, but he died to protect Harry, and went bodily into death, both like Jesus. There's also that looming question of whether or not he'll come back. I am eloquent, and sorry.
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03-09-2004, 08:55 PM | #31 |
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I heard that she said that she killed Sirius for a reason. Maybe this'll be a big thing later on...
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