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A Bummer Break for Harry Potter! Most students might find excitement in vacations, but not Harry (Daniel Radcliffe). His breaks from Hogwarts mean a stint with his Muggle relatives, the Dursleys - a trio of skeptics who despise him as much as their chubby son, Dudley. For Harry, there's no room for magic in their world, and he can't conjure spells outside of Hogwarts anyway. But it's not just the lack of witchcraft that causes tension; during a dinner with Aunt Marge, she spews disrespectful remarks about Harry's deceased parents. This sets Harry off, and in a snap of his wand, Aunt Marge inflates like a helium-filled doll.
Panicking, Harry exits the Dursleys' house, wondering where he'll go next. As it happens, Harry won't be expelled from Hogwarts by the Ministry of Magic, a lucky break for him. Instead, the bigwigs seem genuinely concerned, with the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, taking a keen interest. This puzzles Harry, and he wonders if it has something to do with the escaped prisoner from Azkaban, Sirius Black...a connection he'll soon discover[1].
Meet Sirius Black: Sirius is a complex character who plays a pivotal role in the Harry Potter series, particularly in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." He's Harry's godfather and a former friend of Harry's father, James Potter. Convicted of treachery against James and his wife, Lily, due to false accusations, Sirius spent years in Azkaban[2]. It's revealed that the real traitor was none other than Peter Pettigrew, James, Lily, and Sirius's childhood friend, who had been masquerading as Ron Weasley's rat, Scabbers[1].
In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Sirius's escape from Azkaban stirs up a storm, with many believing he's after Harry. However, the truth is far more intricate. Sirius had been trying to keep Harry safe from Pettigrew all along[2]. Sirius's character thread deepens the narrative, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and redemption. His relationship with Harry sheds light on the importance of family and support in the series[3][4].
Gary Oldman brilliantly portrays the tormented yet heroic Sirius Black in the films[2]. Despite his grim history, Sirius remains an adored figure in the Harry Potter universe, standing as a beacon for the strength of friendship and the importance of truth and justice[3][5].
[1] Harry Potter Wiki. (n.d.). Sirius Black. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Sirius_Black%28Harry_Potter%29_%28character%29[2] Screen Rant. (n.d.). Harry Potter: Understanding The Complexity Of Sirius Black. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-understanding-sirius-black-complexity/[3] Mythcreants. (2022). The Six Key Emotional Themes Of Harry Potter. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://mythcreants.com/article/emotional-themes-harry-potter/[4] Pottermore. (n.d.). The themes of Harry Potter. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://www.pottermore.com/writing-by-j-k-rowling/themes_of_harry_potter[5] Psychology Today. (2018). The Emotional Power of the Harry Potter Series. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/we-are-not-alone/201807/the-emotional-power-harry-potter-series_]
Other entertainment options may seem dull to Harry after the thrill of Hogwarts, but he finds solace in watching other movies-and-tv shows, as they offer an escape from his dreary life with the Dursleys. Though the Ministry of Magic is concerned about Sirius Black's escape from Azkaban, they might also appreciate other 'entertainment' forms such as movies-and-tv shows that can distract Harry from the turmoil surrounding him.
