Fandom Discussion: Sirius and Disinheritance

[themostepotente]

Okay...

Sirius Black was disowned and presumably disinherited, right?

And I mean, what need of money does one have in Azkaban, right?

In PoA, Sirius buys Harry a Firebolt. This is not a cheap broom, mind you.

So where on fucking EARTH did Sirius get the money for this?

C'mon now, Swiss account? And even if he did still have an active account, I mean, like what the fuck, his financial advisor didn't rob his ass blind?

As funny as I find the idea of Sirius digging for a buried coffee can, the likelihood of his a.) finding it after a thirteen year stint at Azkaban, b.) fuck, I don't have a 'b'.

I'm also assuming he doesn't get willed the house at Grimmauld. He's the only one left in his immediate family, it just passes to him. And it's in such a shambles, is it really worth anything?

Well, yeah -- you get my meaning.

Ideas, people?

--P

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[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

*pings the beernut back* *smirk*

Back on topic... I vaguely remember something in the books, and I can't quote where as my books are sitting on my bookshelf behind me and I'm too lazy to get off my bum and go GET them, but I seem to remember Sirius talking about being left money by his Uncle Alphard at one point in time. Thus, I beleive that's where he has the money to get Harry's Firebolt.

But still.. isn't that a dead giveaway when Sirius suddenly starts pulling vast amounts of money out of his vault at Gringott's that something's afoot? You'd think that a wanted criminal wouldn't be able to withdraw that kind of money.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

But still.. isn't that a dead giveaway when Sirius suddenly starts pulling vast amounts of money out of his vault at Gringott's that something's afoot? You'd think that a wanted criminal wouldn't be able to withdraw that kind of money.

This was kind of my point exactly.

I mean, fercrissakes, if the credit card companies see heavy activity on your account, they CALL you. Well, at least American Express does.

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

*nods* exactly. The first time I read that section, it always struck me as odd. I mean, wouldn't they want to track what was going on? You suddenly have an escaped convict taking out vast amounts of money, and nothing is done? You'd think someone would pick up their head and go... 'hey... think we should investigate this'? But no... nothing. And it makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever.

(and, btw... I did friend ya after seeing your comment. :D)