Since Sirius Black is our character of the month, we should devote a thread to his animagus form. Why a big black dog? Was it solely to keep Lupin under control when he was a werewolf? Did it reflect aspects of his personality?
Well I think it's mainly inkeeping with the fact that Sirius (the star) is also knows as 'the dog star'. Perhaps Rowling was just showing off her knowledge of astronomy.
Who says I can't multi-task? I walked and breathed at the same time at least once today.
I think one of the reasons that he chose a dog form was because they are a common animal. You wouldn't find it strange to see a dog walking down the street.
:::>^..^<::: ~*~The Journey is more important than the end or the start~*~ :::>^..^<:::
Ms. Rowling's actually said in an interview that the animal chooses the wizard and that a person's animagus form is best suited to their personality.
"Mr Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business." - Remus Lupin (p. 211, PoA)
Why, thank you. I'm pleased to be here. It's uber fun already.
"Mr Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business." - Remus Lupin (p. 211, PoA)
02-06-2004 08:28 PM
loyal... I'll go with that.
Why, thank you. I'm pleased to be here. It's uber fun already.
