Quote by J.K. Rowling
...Sirius had never kept him waiting before...Sirius had risked everything, always, to see Harry, to help him...If Sirius was not reappearing out of that archway when Harry was yelling for him as though his life depended on it, the only possible explanation was that he could not come back...That he really was...
Summary
...dead. This quote emphasizes the deep bond and loyalty between Sirius Black and Harry Potter. The fact that Sirius had always been prompt in his appearances for Harry, even risking his life for him, makes his absence in that moment significantly distressing. Harry ultimately comes to the heartbreaking conclusion that Sirius must have died, as there seems to be no other explanation for his failure to appear. This quote offers a glimpse into the pain and grief experienced by Harry as he grapples with the loss of a beloved father figure.
By J.K. Rowling