18 June 1996 (aged 36) Death Chamber, Department of Mysteries, Ministry of Magic, Whitehall, London, England, Great Britain Blood status Pure-blood Marital status Single Nationality Padfoot = Sirius Black, refers to being a black dog - also another name for The Grim Prongs = James Potter, refers to the antlers of his stag Animagus
Padfoot Sirius Black III also known as Padfoot and Snuffles in his
Padfoot is a nickname Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather got during his Hogwarts years in a gang of students called the Marauders. Padfoot was the perfect name for an animagus who would turn into none other than a dog. Sirius Black as Padfoot Becoming an Animagus is an extraordinary feat in the wizarding world, representing a significant investment of time, dedication, and skill. Sirius, along with James and Peter, undertook the transformation to support Remus during his involuntary werewolf transformations. An Animagus (pl. Animagi) was a witch or wizard who could transform themselves into an animal and back again at will. It was a learned skill, unlike the hereditary skill of a Metamorphmagus. Information on Animagi was taught to Hogwarts students during their third-year Transfiguration class. [1] Learn about the four Maruaders: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs.
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Sirius's form is that of a huge black dog, from which his nickname Padfoot was derived. Sirius left home at the age of sixteen and took refuge with James and his parents. His outraged mother burned his name off the family tree. Sirius' Uncle Alphard left him a large inheritance, causing Sirius' mother to also remove Alphard's name. That's why Sirius black dog is named Padfoot. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rowling reveals that names taken from astronomy are a Black family tradition. Sirius's cousin, Andromeda is named for a galaxy, her sister Bellatrix is named for a bright star in the constellation Orion and Sirius's third sister Narcissa is named for the brightest star in the constellation Leo. 18 June, 1996 (aged 36) Death Chamber, Ministry of Magic, London Blood status Pureblood Also known as The Prisoner of Azkaban Snuffles (by the Trio) The Grim (by Professor Trelawney) Stubby Boardman (by the Quibbler) Serious Black (by the Muggle Prime Minister) Padfoot (by the Marauders) Signature Prongs and Padfoot's legacy would live on in the naming of Harry's oldest son James - James Sirius Potter, to be exact. Already making jokes, brimming with energy, and as mischievous as James and Sirius combined, Harry made sure that his father and his godfather would always be together. Originally published on Pottermore.
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Sirius is Padfoot. Peter is Wormtail. James was Prongs.-- Remus Lupin . Definition. Padfoot was a nickname of Sirius Black, created and used by his friends at Hogwarts who knew he was an animagus. Related Entries. Characters Sirius Black. Remus Lupin. James Potter. Peter Pettigrew. Creatures Grim. Essays The Ages of Snape and the Marauders. Sirius Black (born November 3, 1959 - died June 18, 1996, aged 36), also known by his nickname Padfoot, is a major character from the Harry Potter series. He was portrayed by Gary Oldman, who also portrayed James Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Batman series, voiced Ignitus from The Legend of Spyro and Viktor Reznov in the Call of Duty series.
James Potter first met Sirius Black aboard the Hogwarts Express. They sat in the same carriage as Lily Evans and Severus Snape, and let's just say they didn't exactly hit it off with Snape.. James became Prongs the stag, Sirius was Padfoot the dog and Peter, with more than a little help from his friends, transformed into Wormtail the rat. Physical Description Build: tall ( PA17 , OP24 ), and since Azkaban very thin ( GF27 ). Distinguishing features: As a young man: "Sirius was lounging in his chair at his ease, tilting it back on two legs. He was very good-looking; his dark hair fell into his eyes with a sort of casual elegance." ( PA18)
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However, it's quickly revealed that the hound is actually Sirius Black in Animagus form. At this point, Harry is convinced that Sirius escaped from Azkaban to kill him, believing him to be a. New Marauders artwork featuring Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs. Published on Mar 8th 2017. Stunning new illustrations of young Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black, and James Potter as you've never seen them before. We don't see much of James Potter and his comrades in the Harry Potter stories, but the glimpses we get of him and.
