What was Sirius accused of?

murdering Pettigrew
Sirius was arrested, accused of murdering Pettigrew and the muggles and of serving Voldemort, and was promptly thrown in prison by Barty Crouch, Sr. without receiving a trial. He spent the next twelve years in Azkaban, brooding over his friends’ deaths and obsessing over Pettigrew’s betrayal.

Who betrayed Sirius?

Marauders. The Marauders, former friends whom he betrayed During his seven years at Hogwarts, Peter came to greatly admire James Potter and Sirius Black for their popularity and magical ability, as well as James’ renowned skills as Chaser for the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Did Peter Pettigrew killed 12 muggles?

The Massacre in London occurred on 1 November, 1981 when Peter Pettigrew killed twelve Muggles with an extremely powerful explosive curse (likely the Blasting Curse), leading to the false conviction and imprisonment of Sirius Black. This event was one of the most infamous massacres in recent times.

How did Fred and George get Marauders map?

Fred and George give Harry Potter the Marauder’s Map Fred and George Weasley stole the map from Filch’s office in their first year at Hogwarts. They had been taken to his office for letting off a Dungbomb and saw a drawer marked “Confiscated and Highly Dangerous”.

Why did Sirius Black die in the Harry Potter series?

It was also a death that only happened as a result of a plot hole due to an event earlier in the same novel, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Before he returned to Hogwarts after the Christmas break, Sirius gave Harry a badly wrapped package and told him to use its contents to contact him should Harry ever need to talk.

Why didn’t Sirius mention the mirror to Harry Potter?

However, Sirius would know better. Sirius would have mentioned the mirror. The only reason he did not is because it better served the plot and allowed Harry to fail to contact him prior to his trip to the Department of Mysteries.

Why did Sirius Black die in Order of the Phoenix?

Sirius Black failing to mention his gift to Harry earlier in Order of the Phoenix results in a plot hole that leads directly to his tragic death. One of the most gut-wrenching deaths in the Harry Potter series is that of Sirius Black.

Why doesn’t Sirius ask Harry why he used the Floo?

When Harry arrives in the fire, Sirius never even questions why Harry has decided to use the much riskier floo network instead of the very convenient two-way magic mirror Sirius had given him just a couple of months earlier.