Until the climax of Prisoner of Azkaban, Lupin believed Sirius Black was guilty of murdering 12 Muggles, betraying Lily and James Potter, and killing Peter Pettigrew. He eventually discovered the truth — that Sirius was innocent, and the very much alive Peter was the traitor.

Did everyone know Sirius was innocent?

No one knows the truth about Sirius Black yet, not even Severus Snape. At that time, he didn't know that Sirius Black was innocent. At that time, he knew what everyone else thought they knew - that Sirius was a dangerous criminal that was out to get Harry Potter and that was said to be Voldemort's right-hand.

Did Arthur Weasley know Sirius was innocent?

Its not until lupin discovered that Peter P (wormtail) was still alive that Sirius was innocent and he did not portray the potters or kill wormtail. Therefore Mr weasley thought all along Sirius had the potters killed and though he was out to kill harry because he was the last potter and also he was his grandfather.

Why does Lupin act like Sirius is bad?

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.

When did Snape realize Sirius was innocent?

No. We're told in the Karkaroff's trial scene that Voldemort kept the Death Eaters apart so that that none of them knew who all the others were. If you consider authorial intent, the purpose of that scene seems to be to establish why Snape didn't know Sirius was innocent.

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How did Remus find out Sirius was innocent?

Remus states quite clearly when he bursts into the shrieking shack that he firmly believed Sirius was guilty until just a few minutes before when he saw Peter on the Marauders map in his office. No, he never realized it until he saw Peter Pettigrew on the Marauder's Map.

Did Sirius apologize to Snape?

No, James and Sirius did not apologize to Snape for their bullying, but that doesn't mean they never felt regretful of their actions. They had seven years of mutual antagonism, and they loathed each other to the bitter end.

What mental illness does Remus Lupin have?

Professor Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is an apt metaphor for bipolar disorder. Both conditions involve cyclical episodes, triggers, and physical transformations involving both body and mind.

Did Sirius ever get pardoned?

After Lord Voldemort returned in 1995, Sirius rejoined the Order. He was killed 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.

Why didn't Remus take care of Harry?

As a single werewolf, it is understandable that Remus could not take care of Harry after his parents died. It's also possible he was not informed where Harry was placed and thus couldn't write to him in his early years at the Dursleys.

Why did Molly Weasley hate Sirius?

Sirius' long incarceration at a young age affected his emotional development. Lupin and Molly Weasley express disapproval for Sirius's behaviour around Harry, stating that Sirius treats his godson as if he is James, Harry's father, and that this is inappropriate.

Did Draco know about Sirius?

Draco, who implies that he is aware of how Sirius Black was supposedly involved in the deaths of Harry's parents, also taunts Harry about the impending threat of Black: "If it was me, I'd want revenge. I'd hunt him down myself."

What if Sirius was proven innocent?

Had Sirius been exonerated, he would have refused to allow Harry to be raised by the Dursleys and would have given Harry a loving home, lessening Harry's unconditional loyalty to Dumbledore.

Did Dumbledore know Snape was a double agent?

With effort, Snape was able to prevent Albus Dumbledore from learning the truth about his loyalties. Due to Snape's facade, Albus Dumbledore trusted Snape for reasons that were kept between them both until Snape murdered him.

Why didn't Snape know Sirius wasn't a death eater?

Snape didn't know that Black was innocent. Snape had no idea who the Potters had chosen for their Secret Keeper and the time between Pettigrew telling Voldemort where he can find the Potters and the Potters being attacked would have been very, very small.

Did everyone find out Sirius was good?

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.

What house was Umbridge in?

Under the influence of her father, Dolores grew up despising her mother and brother for their lack of magical abilities. She was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and hated her time at the school due to never being given any positions of power.

Is Remus Lupin queer?

(Although marrying a shapeshifter doesn't exactly preclude homosexuality or bisexuality on the part of the character, Rowling also explicitly informed the actor later that she didn't create Lupin with a queer sexuality in mind.)

Is Remus Lupin bipolar?

Professor Remus Lupin's lycanthropy is an apt metaphor for bipolar disorder.

Who killed Lupin?

Rowling stated in an interview that Lupin and Tonks died to compensate for the last-minute reprieve she gave to Arthur Weasley when he survived a would-have-been fatal attack in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Rowling also stated that it was Antonin Dolohov who killed him.

Did Snape regret calling Lily a mudblood?

He Called Lily A Mudblood

Even though Snape repeatedly tried to apologize for his mistake afterward, it became clear that it was yet another incident that had done irreparable damage to their friendship.

Who did Snape hate more James or Sirius?

There is always an implicit ire directed at James the most, because as we see in SWM and as Snape's dialogue pretty much everywhere implies, he was the one who lead the bullying. Although he hates Sirius and Lupin quite a bit too.

Why didn't Lily choose Snape?

Lily Only Ever Saw Snape As A Friend

The fact Snape and Lily were only friends, and she only saw it as such, reveals a lot about his refusal to respect her boundaries. It seems his love was an ongoing obsession with her that lasted long after her death.