Sirius Black — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Character Profile

About Sirius Black

Harry's godfather and wrongfully imprisoned Marauder.

Sirius Black — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Animagus, Wand magic, Dueling, Loyalty, Rebellion

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Order of the Phoenix
• Gryffindor
• Marauders
• Harry Potter universe

Quick Facts about Sirius Black

Education

Hogwarts

Occupation

vigilante

First Appearance

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Manner of Death

Homicide

Nationality

British

Sirius Black's Known Relations

• Orion Black — Father
• Walburga Black — Mother
• Regulus Black — Sibling
• Draco Malfoy — Relative
• Bellatrix Lestrange — Relative
• Narcissa Malfoy — Relative
• Andromeda Tonks — Relative
• Regulus Black I — Relative
• Alphard Black — Relative
• Death Eater — Enemy
• Peter Pettigrew — Enemy
• Order of the Phoenix — Member of
• Gryffindor — Member of
• Marauders — Member of

Sirius Black appears in 4 titles

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Gary Oldman

Appears in

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Sirius Black — Family Godfather — Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)

  Harry's godfather and primary emotional anchor within the Order.

• Sirius Black — Family Cousin — Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter)

  A twisted familial bond that fuels her personal vendetta against Sirius.

• Sirius Black — Alliance Order Comrade — Remus Lupin (David Thewlis)

  Veteran allies fighting side by side in the Order.

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