

Harry heard Bellatrix Lestrange's triumphant scream, but knew it meant nothing - Sirius had only just fallen through the archway, he would reappear from the other side any second. His body curved in a graceful arc as he sank backward through the ragged veil hanging from the arch.Īnd Harry saw the look of mingled fear and surprise on his godfather's wasted, once-handsome face as he fell through the ancient doorway and disappeared behind the veil, which fluttered for a moment as though in a high wind and then fell back into place. He was jumping down the steps again, pulling out his wand, as Dumbledore turned to the dais too. Harry released Neville, though he was unaware of doing so. The laughter had not quite died from his face, but his eyes widened in shock. The second jet of light hit him squarely on the chest. "Come on, you can do better than that!" he yelled, his voice echoing around the cavernous room. Harry saw Sirius duck Bellatrix's jet of red light: He was laughing at her.

Only one couple were still battling, apparently unaware of the new arrival. This material is presented for the purposes of review and critique only. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. With one hex against the chest, Sirius is lost to Harry and the world.ĭisclaimer: This excerpt from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc.

Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixīrief summary of scene: Big battle between Death Eaters and Order members in the Death Chamber everyone is down and only ones left fighting are Sirius Black and Bellatrix Lestrange.
