Reading Aurora Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

"Let'due south talk most Lunar Phases again, shall we? That was a rhetorical question, by the by. My Tower, my rules. Rule number one: No sleeping during class!"

— Professor Sinistra's strict attitude with her students^[src]

Professor Aurora Sinistra ^[8] was a witch who taught in the Astronomy department at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.^[3] Professor Sinistra was teaching by September 1985. The subject included studying the night sky with telescopes.^[9]

The professor was nowadays at many important events throughout Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts. In the 1992–1993 school year, the professor was present at the discovery of a petrified student, Justin Finch-Fletchley, and helped transport him with Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master, to Madam Pomfrey in the Infirmary Wing.^[3]

In 1994, Sinistra attended the Yule Brawl with "Alastor Moody", and danced a nervous ii-step, careful to avoid his wooden leg.^[4] Sinistra prepared fifth year's for their Ordinary Wizarding Levels by enervating big amounts of homework. She was probably adept friends with Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, who she was plant chatting with numerous times throughout the year.^[10]

It is unknown if Sinistra participated in the Battle of Hogwarts alongside the students and fellow staff. If she did, and so she witnessed the final defeat of Lord Voldemort at the hands of Harry Potter. Information technology is also unknown what she did afterward the 2d Wizarding War.

Contents

• 1 Biography
  • 1.one Early life
  • 1.ii Career at Hogwarts
    • 1.two.ane 1985–1986 school year
    • i.two.ii 1989–1990 school twelvemonth
    • 1.2.3 1991–1992 school year
    • one.two.4 1992–1993 school twelvemonth
    • 1.ii.5 1994–1995 school twelvemonth
  • i.iii 2d Wizarding War
    • 1.3.i 1996–1997 school year
    • 1.iii.2 1997–1998 and the Battle of Hogwarts
• 2 Physical appearance
• iii Personality and traits
• 4 Magical abilities and skills
• 5 Etymology
• vi Behind the scenes
• 7 Appearances
• viii Notes and references

Biography

Early life

Lilliputian is known well-nigh Professor Sinistra'due south early life. She presumably excelled at Astronomy during her pupil years, existence either homeschooled by her parents/guardians or educated at a wizarding school.

Career at Hogwarts

Sinistra, Albus Dumbledore, and Minerva McGonagall singing the Hogwarts school vocal in 1991

Before September 1985,^[6] Sinistra practical for a teaching position at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was accustomed, becoming a Hogwarts Professor. She taught many of her lessons at midnight at the top of the Astronomy Belfry, the highest point of the castle.^[9] Her students each required a telescope for her lessons, and she taught all most the different stars and constellations, as well as moons and planets.^[ix]

She regularly attended the Offset-of-Term Feast, where she appeared to enjoy socialising with other teachers, such as Pomona Sprout, the Herbology professor,^[7] and Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, the Care of Magical Creatures professor and later on substitute for Professor Rubeus Hagrid.^[x] She was known to requite big amounts of homework to students in their fifth yr and those who continued Astronomy for sixth and seventh.^[10]

1985–1986 school yr

Professor Sinistra was teaching in Astronomy Belfry when she became trapped in cursed ice along with the children in her class. She was after broken out of the ice by her fellow teachers.^{[half dozen]}

1989–1990 school year

Professor Sinistra attended the Beginning-of-Term Feast, where she informed students that she taught at midnight.^[xi] She began didactics sixth-year students at some point during the school year.^[12]

1991–1992 school year

Professor Sinistra listening to Professor Dumbledore give his annual voice communication

Aurora sat at Professor Dumbledore's left paw side while Harry Potter and his classmates were beingness Sorted. She was rather emotionless and clapped unenthusiastically.^[thirteen]

She later attended the Gryffindor vs Slytherin Quidditch match, sitting most the Headmaster again. When Angelina Johnson was fouled, she stood up with the rest of the teachers and gasped. Still, when Harry Potter appeared to lose control of his broomstick, she did non openly prove signs of emotion.^[13]

Later that year, the professor's boyfriend colleague, Quirinus Quirrell, was revealed to exist a servant of Lord Voldemort after the Philosopher'south Stone which was hidden inside the schoolhouse. Plainly, Sinistra was not called to protect the Philosopher's Stone Chambers. She besides attended the End-of-Term Feast, in the same seat she was in before in the year, and watched as Gryffindor won the Firm Loving cup.^[13]

1992–1993 school year

"Justin Finch-Fletchley was carried up to the Infirmary wing by Professor Flitwick and Professor Sinistra of the Astronomy department..."

— A petrified Justin is moved locations^[src]

Sinistra sitting with Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall at the staff tabular array

During the 1992–1993 school twelvemonth, Professor Sinistra continued her career every bit Astronomy teacher. This year, still, the Chamber of Secrets was opened in one case once more, having killed a Ravenclaw student named Myrtle in 1943. Sinistra was present when Muggle-born pupil Justin Finch-Fletchley was discovered, petrified afterwards an attempted attack on him by the Basilisk. Together, she and Professor Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master, removed Justin's body and took him to the Hospital Fly where he was to be treated by Madam Poppy Pomfrey. The Sleeping accommodation was closed at the finish of the yr and the Basilisk slain.^[iii]

1994–1995 school year

"Mad-Center Moody was doing an extremely ungainly two-step with Professor Sinistra, who was nervously avoiding his wooden leg."

— Professor Sinistra attended the 1995 Yule Brawl^[src]

Professor Sinistra attended the Yule Ball where she danced with Alastor Moody

During the 1994–1995 school year, the Triwizard Tournament took identify at Hogwarts Castle. For the Outset-of-Term Feast, Professor Sinistra saturday in between Severus Snape and Pomona Sprout, and was seen talking to the latter.^[7] She attended the Yule Ball with Bartemius Crouch Jnr, who was posing as Alastor Moody. Sinistra danced a nervous two-step, conscientious to avoid his wooden leg, and seemed rather uncomfortable.^[4]

2d Wizarding War

"Professor Grubbly-Plank was chatting to Professor Sinistra, the Astronomy teacher... "

— Sinistra talking with her fellow staff members^[src]

Professor Sinistra sitting at the staff table during meal time in the Great Hall

The following academic year, she gave big amounts of homework to her fifth years as preparation for their Ordinary Wizarding Levels. 1 of these known pieces of homework was a project on Jupiter's moons; during i lesson, she specifically stated that the moon Europa is covered in ice, merely Harry Potter either misheard her or miswrote it as mice. Throughout the year she was seen talking to Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, the stand-in professor for Rubeus Hagrid, the Care of Magical Creatures teacher.^[x]

That year, Hogwarts was the reluctant host of Ministry of Magic bureaucrat Dolores Umbridge, who had been appointed to the position of Defense Against the Nighttime Arts teacher but was in reality there to undermine Dumbledore and ensure Ministry control of the schoolhouse. At the Welcoming Banquet, Professor Umbridge interrupted Headmaster Dumbledore's usual announcement and proceeded to make an incredibly ho-hum speech about the Ministry and Hogwarts, at one point making a little bow to the other teachers. Professor Sinistra, similar her colleagues, understood the real pregnant of the speech (the Ministry building was interfering at Hogwarts) and neither returned the bow nor applauded when the speech communication was over.^[10]

Umbridge was later on appointed High Inquisitor by order of Minister Cornelius Fudge, which gave her the ability to inspect and dismiss teachers who ostensibly were not up to scratch (in reality it was a means of eliminating teachers who were either besides close to Dumbledore or who taught things she felt were inappropriate). Professor Sinistra presumably endured this intrusive inspection of her classes, but evidently proved a competent teacher every bit she was neither sacked or placed on probation. She was also presumably amongst the teachers who requested Umbridge's aid in getting rid of rogue fireworks in their classrooms and those who cheered her eventual divergence at the end of the year.^[10]

1996–1997 school year

The funeral of Albus Dumbledore, that Sinistra might have attended

At the finish of the 1996–1997 school twelvemonth Hogwarts was invaded past Decease Eaters and the students and staff where threatened. It is unknown if Sinistra participated in the Boxing of the Astronomy Tower along side students and fellow Professors. During the battle Dumbledore was killed by Severus Snape and his funeral was held within the grounds of the school. It is too unknown whether or not Sinistra attended the funeral, it seems likely equally Dumbledore was her employer.^[14]

1997–1998 and the Boxing of Hogwarts

"I know that you are preparing to fight. Your efforts are futile. You lot cannot fight me. I exercise not want to kill you lot. I have great respect for the teachers of Hogwarts. I do not desire to spill magical claret. Requite me Harry Potter, and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Requite me Harry Potter, and y'all will exist rewarded. You have until midnight."

— Lord Voldemort's ultimatum^[src]

Harry Potter's final defeat of Lord Voldemort and the finish of the 2d Wizarding State of war

This yr Hogwarts had fallen under Voldemort'south influence. Voldemort made Death Eaters, Amycus Carrow and Alecto Carrow teachers at Hogwarts. On 2 May 1998, Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters and Dark creatures attacked Hogwarts, in order to capture Harry Potter. It is likely that she, along with the rest of the faculty, fought in the Boxing of Hogwarts. If Sinistra did in fact stay to fight, then she witnessed Voldemort'southward last defeat and death at the hands of Harry Potter and therefore the end of the Second Wizarding War.^[fifteen]

Physical advent

She oftentimes wore olive robes and a pointed hat spangled with astrological signs.^[xiii]

Personality and traits

Sinistra was a serious and strict woman.^[16] She feared the Dark Lord Voldemort and her Boggart assumed his form.^[five] She was also proven to accept been a highly competent teacher, as her lessons inspected past Dolores Umbridge were deemed satisfactory plenty that she was not subject to disciplinary action past her.^[10] Her competency as a teacher was besides proven by how she taught her bailiwick for at least ten years at Hogwarts, showing her to have been highly experienced and skilled in her field.

Magical abilities and skills

• Astronomy: Aurora was a highly accomplished professional Astronomer who was very knowledgeable and experienced in her scientific field, and taught the subject for at least ten years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.^[3]
• Charms: Aurora was able to conjure a non-corporeal Patronus,^[5] a very advanced slice of magic and a mark of superior magical ability, given the immense difficulty of casting such a powerful protective amuse.

Etymology

Professor Sinistra'southward surname originates from the Latin "sinister", significant "left" or "with a direction to the left".^[17] The nigh probable explanation for this is that virtually planets of the solar system rotate anti-clockwise. Sinistra is besides the name of a star of the constellation of Ophiuchus. The gimmicky pregnant of the word "sinister" is "evil" or "menacing"^[17] and tin be a synonym of "nighttime" (like in "night events" for example). Here, the name "Sinistra" probably refers to the fact that Astronomy is mostly practised at night, when the heaven is dark.

The first name "Aurora" indicates a relationship with the dawn, nevertheless it is probably derived from "Aurora", a phenomena which occurs when solar winds interact with the earth's magnetic field.^[18]

Behind the scenes

Aurora Sinistra as depicted in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-iv

• Professor Sinistra was played by an unidentified actress in the the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher'due south Stone, appearing as an unnamed background extra. In an instance of additive retroactive continuity, the physical appearance of this extra was later used to depict Sinistra in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-iv and, later nevertheless, in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.
• Professor Sinistra'south first name only appeared on a list of the Hogwarts professors which was released on J. K. Rowling's official site.
• Sinistra'southward name was written on a folio written by Rowling by the names considered for the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
• Aurora'south beginning name was originally supposed to have been Aurelia.^[xix]
• Despite teaching Harry from the first-year, Professor Sinistra has but e'er appeared as a background graphic symbol, and does non accept whatsoever lines in any of the books.
• Professor Sinistra'due south physical description is not given in the book. In the showtime film and the video games, she is depicted equally a tall witch with nighttime hair, eyes, and skin, with a slightly round face with cheek bones and a prominent, sharp olfactory organ.^[13] If Professor Sinistra was born in Africa, it is possible that she attended Uagadou School of Magic, whose students are known to be skilled in Astronomy.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher'due south Rock (moving-picture show)
• Harry Potter and the Sleeping room of Secrets (Starting time appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Social club of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Social club of the Phoenix (video game) (Mentioned merely)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Possible appearance) ^[20]
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years i-4
• LEGO Harry Potter
• J. Grand. Rowling'south official site (Mentioned only) (Kickoff identified equally Aurora Sinistra)
• Pottermore (Mentioned only)
• Wizarding World (Mentioned simply)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

Notes and references

1. ↑ Professor Sinistra must have been built-in before 1968 in order to be old enough for a job at Hogwarts (older than 17) by 1985.
2. ↑ "World Exclusive Interview with J Thou Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000 - "Hogwarts just serves United kingdom and Ireland."
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 three.3 3.4 iii.five 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9} Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Affiliate xi (The Duelling Club)
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.ii} Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 23 (The Yule Ball)
5. ↑ ^{five.0 5.1 5.ii v.three five.4} LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-four
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2
7. ↑ ^{vii.0 7.1 vii.2} Harry Potter and the Goblet of Burn down, Chapter 12 (The Triwizard Tournament)
8. ↑ J. K. Rowling'southward official site
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} Harry Potter and the Philosopher'southward Stone, Chapter viii (The Potions Master)
10. ↑ ^{x.0 10.1 x.2 10.3 ten.4 x.5 10.half dozen} Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
11. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Twelvemonth 6, Chapter 1 (Yr Six Begins)
12. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year half dozen, Affiliate 25 (Written in the Stars)
13. ↑ ^{xiii.0 13.1 13.ii 13.iii 13.iv} Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Rock (film)
14. ↑ Harry Potter and the One-half-Blood Prince
15. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
16. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Yr six, Chapter 25 (Written in the Stars) - Astronomy Lesson "Lunar Phases"
17. ↑ ^{17.0 17.i} Sinester on Wictionary
18. ↑ Aurora on Wictionary
19. ↑ Early draft of J.Thou. Rowling
20. ↑ See this image

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