Until I read the last two novels in the series, this book had been my absolute favorite. It is so much more uplifting, especially at the end, when Harry finds that he has a living "relative" who does actually want him and wants to raise him, for whatever it is worth. And to Harry, that is worth more than any other thing in the world, I would imagine. Sirius Black has fast become one of my favorite characters, along with Remus Lupin, because of their steadfast loyalty to Harry and to his parents. They are extremely complex characters who deserve much more than what befell them.
Rating: 9/10 |