Did Dumbledore know Sirius was innocent all along?

Dumbledore didn’t know for certain that Sirius was innocent, and for the most part, it didn’t matter. Sirius wasn’t useful. Also, see Remus – Dumbledore saw no use for him, so didn’t help him.

Why did Dumbledore let Sirius rot in Azkaban if he was innocent?

Dumbledore also thought that. So why would he allow Sirius to be in Azkaban? Because he thought Sirius was a traitor and a murderer.

Was Sirius Black proven innocent?

Not proven innocent, but after his death, the Ministry did realize that Sirius was in fact innocent, and he was posthumously cleared of all charges. However, in life, Sirius was a wanted man from the moment he escaped Azkaban until the time of his death.

Did Remus think Sirius was guilty?

By his own admission, Lupin believed Sirius was guilty of dooming Harry’s parents and committing the mass-murder he was imprisoned for. He believed this throughout Prisoner of Azkaban, only understanding he was innocent when he saw Peter Pettigrew on the Marauder’s Map.

Did the Order of the Phoenix know Sirius was innocent?

No, as far as he knew Sirius was the traitor, and Peter had died a hero trying to apprehend him. And Sirius felt so guilty about the fact that he had suggested Peter as Secret Keeper that he didn’t deny his guilt, and laughed hysterically when he was arrested.

Why did Sirius Black become godfather to Harry Potter?

Sirius was named the godfather of Harry James Potter, the only son of James and Lily Potter. When Pettigrew betrayed the Potters to Voldemort, Sirius sought to get revenge on Pettigrew.

What happened to Sirius Black after Voldemort?

After Lord Voldemort returned in 1995, Sirius rejoined the Order. He was murdered by his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and subsequently cleared of all charges by the Ministry of Magic, though it was too late for him to enjoy his freedom.

Does Sirius Black have a girlfriend in Harry Potter?

Even in the books, no canon romantic interest is ever specified for Sirius. When Harry sees him in Snape’s Pensieve, a girl is eyeing him hopefully and he doesn’t even seem to notice. Since he was 15 in this memory, it seems strange that his hormones weren’t driving him crazy.

How many Harry Potter books is Sirius Black in?

Sirius Black is one of the iconic characters of Harry Potter. Although he’s not the main character and is only actually featured in three books out of seven (or four, if you count his sort-of ghost appearance), he played a driving force in the story.