Did Dumbledore know Sirius was innocent?

They could have learned it at Hogwarts. Dumbledore did know that Sirius was innocent, because he is the one who set up the fidelius charm and the Potters almost chose Sirius, but Sirius thought it would be obvious, so he suggested pettigrew to be the secret keeper.
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When did Dumbledore realize Sirius was innocent?

How did Dumbledore know that Sirius Black was innocent in the Prisoner of Azkaban? He believed Sirius straight away after Sirius told him what happened. He didn't see Peter Pettigrew as proof.
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Did Dumbledore know Sirius was an Animagus?

No, and Lupin explicitly says Dumbledore didn't know.
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Did Lupin always know Sirius was innocent?

1 Lupin Believed Sirius Was Guilty

By his own admission, Lupin believed Sirius was guilty of dooming Harry's parents and committing the mass-murder he was imprisoned for. He believed this throughout Prisoner of Azkaban, only understanding he was innocent when he saw Peter Pettigrew on the Marauder's Map.
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Did Dumbledore know Sirius was innocent Reddit?

So, he didn't know Sirius was innocent, but he let him rot in jail for 13 years because he wanted Harry to grow up in an abusive home, so he'd idolize Hogwarts and Dumbledore himself.
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Did Dumbledore know Sirius was not the Secret Keeper?

Dumbledore did know that Sirius was innocent, because he is the one who set up the fidelius charm and the Potters almost chose Sirius, but Sirius thought it would be obvious, so he suggested pettigrew to be the secret keeper.
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Why did Dumbledore not trust Sirius?

Dumbledore didn't know for certain that Sirius was innocent, and for the most part, it didn't matter. Sirius wasn't useful. Also, see Remus - Dumbledore saw no use for him, so didn't help him.
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How did Snape not know Sirius was innocent?

No one knows the truth about Sirius Black yet, not even Severus Snape. At that time, he didn't know that Sirius Black was innocent. At that time, he knew what everyone else thought they knew - that Sirius was a dangerous criminal that was out to get Harry Potter and that was said to be Voldemort's right-hand.
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Did Dumbledore know Moody was an imposter?

The only time he acted out of Moody's character was when he took Harry out of Dumbledore's sight in the aftermath of Voldemort's return, and Dumbledore immediately noticed it as such and realized he was an imposter, which is how he saved Harry's life (again) at the end of Goblet of Fire.
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Did Sirius think Remus was a spy?

In Prisoner of Azkaban, when Sirius and Remus reunite, the dialogue between them all but admits that Sirius suspected Remus of being the spy. The reason for this is unclear, but we can assume this was feasible, regardless of Remus and Sirius' relationship for a number of reasons: 1.
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Who are the 7 Animagus in Harry Potter?

There were only seven Animagi registered in the twentieth century, one being Minerva McGonagall and the other six unknown (PA19). However, there were at least four more that went unregistered by the Ministry: James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Rita Skeeter.
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Did Snape know the marauders were Animagus?

Snape was angry, because he hates Sirius, and horrified at the prospect of having to work with him, and perhaps still of the opinion that Sirius was working for Voldemort. He wasn't shocked to learn that Sirius was an animagus; as you say, he already knew.
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Was Lily Potter an Animagus?

James Potter

James's Animagus form was that of a stag, which earned him his nickname, Prongs. Strikingly, Harry's Patronus was a stag and his mother Lily's was a doe, a female deer, showing that the family's characters were in harmony and formed part of the same animal group.
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Did Dumbledore think Harry opened the Chamber of Secrets?

Yes. Dumbledore suspected that Voldemort was behind the attacks the first time the Chamber was opened, even if he wasn't able to prove anything. "Only the Transfiguration teacher, Dumbledore, seemed to think that Hagrid was innocent.
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Did Dumbledore know about the time turner?

Dumbledore already knew about Hermiones' Time Turner. Dumbledore loves Hagrid and we can very easily say that he was against the execution of buckbeak regardless of his feelings for Hagrid anyway.
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Did Dumbledore know about Quirrell?

Dumbledore knew that Quirrell was possessed by Voldemort and purposely set things up for him to reach the Philosopher's Stone. So we know that Dumbledore figured that Lord Voldemort would come back someday. Dumbledore also knew that the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching post was cursed.
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Why does Barty Crouch Jr tongue?

It was added into the movie because they needed to give foreshadowing to the audience that Barty Crouch Jr was impersonating Mad Eye. In the book, they use other methods of foreshadowing, (eg winky, more development with Barty Crouch Sr, etc).
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Why did Barty Crouch Jr keep Moody alive?

He kept Moody alive under the Imperius Curse to continue harvesting hair for the Polyjuice Potion, and to question him about his personality, behaviour and knowledge, in order to make the act more convincing.
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Did Barty Crouch know Moody was his son?

As for whether he knew "Moody" was his son, it's possible, but not confirmed either way. Barty Crouch Sr. did know some of what had happened. He knew his son was alive and still loyal to the Dark Lord, he knew that Bertha Jorkins was dead, and he knew that the Dark Lord was alive.
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Did Snape know Wormtail betrayed the Potters?

He didn't know. He was still bitter at Sirius bullying him and almost getting him killed with a prank.
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Did Sirius know Snape was a spy?

Here Dumbledore made absolutely clear to Sirius, a prominent member of the Order of the Phoenix, that he trusts Snape. "It isn't our business to know," said Lupin unexpectedly. He had turned his back on the fire now and faced Harry across Mr.
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What did Ron call Snape?

BONUS: Ron's Swears

“'D'you know what that –' (he called Snape something that made Hermione say 'Ron!') '– is making me do?
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Why do people think Sirius Black helped Voldemort?

The answer is that Sirius wanted to deflect attention from the real Secret-Keeper. He probably hoped Voldemort would go after him so he could steer attention away from Pettigrew.
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Why did Peter betray the Potters?

When Lord Voldemort first started gaining power, Peter immediately defected from the Order of the Phoenix and joined the Death Eaters out of fear for his own life. Peter betrayed James and Lily Potter, who entrusted him to be their Secret-Keeper when they cast the Fidelius Charm.
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Why did Dumbledore like Harry so much?

Dumbledore reveals how thoroughly he loves Harry. Harry is brave, and Dumbledore is proud as any father would be. More than that, Dumbledore succumbs to a parent's weakness; he cares more about Harry's happiness and wellbeing than the wizarding world he is trying to protect.
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