Probably  my second favorite book. Meeting Sirius Black and Remus Lupin will always be fond memories from  my childhood. I am always ecstatic to talk about them (and the canons that surround them). My head is always filled with speculations and questions, when the book ends.

But now, I think my thoughts are finally in the correct order and I can now talk about

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azhaban

It’s no secret that the Prisoner of Azkaban is Sirius Black. His fate later in the series isn’t a secret either.

But what I couldn’t help but notice was Remus Lupin’s small facial expressions whenever the rest of the Marauders were mentioned.

Can we also point out that Draco Malfoy knew more about Sirius, than Harry did?

And the somewhat big question comes…. How come Lucius Malfoy didn’t know about Peter Pettigrew? Not that he would ever help Sirius, but shouldn’t he have known?

The million dollar question is this…

Why didn’t Sirius go through a trial (but Buckbeak did…..)???

Why didn’t they check his wand? 12 years in Azkaban would have been spared, if only they had used common sense.

Answers to come in the next book…..

Until then, I will always cherish the beautiful memories when Sirius offered Harry a home with him :

“Are you insane? Of course I want to leave the Dursleys! Have you got a house? When can I move in?”

I will always laugh when I read this scene :

“What’s that?” he snarled, staring at the envelope Harry was still clutching in his hand. “If it’s another form for me to sign, you’ve got another -“
“It’s not,” said Harry cheerfully. “It’s a letter from my godfather.”
“Godfather?” sputtered Uncle Vernon. “You haven’t got a godfather!”
“Yes, I have,” said Harry brightly. “He was my mum and dad’s best friend. He’s a convicted murderer, but he’s broken out of wizard prison and he’s on the run. He likes to keep in touch with me, though…keep up with my news…check if I’m happy….”

and will secretly smile when I remember that Peter Pettigrew now owes his life to Harry…. What a subtle hint to throw in….

Until the next time….

“Don’t let the muggles get you down.”