Astronomy
The Scorching Dog Star – Sirius Black
The one who started off as the apple of the family's eye, gifted with intelligence, good looks, and a propensity for childish pranks. He was always fascinated by the fact that he was named after the brightest star in the skies, and that it was called 'the dog star'. As he grew older, a rebellious side began to show, but that made him shine all the more. He loved the scandal he caused when he was sorted into Gryffindor.
His rebellion was loud and passionate, and it didn't really surprise anyone when he walked out. But they were surprised when he was arrested for treason and murder.
But it wasn't him. When his troubled dreams woke him in the night, he could see his star shining through the small window. It set some hope in him that his innocence would be discovered, that his animagus form wouldn't fail him.
A/N: Ahh... Sirius, there is so many different elements to weave in this one, but I only managed three. Those being the common name of 'dog star', brightest star in the sky and it's Latin name, which means scorching or searing. Sirius, is of course, the brightest star of the Canis Major (the Greater Dog) constellation in the northern skies. This constellation is one of Orion's two hunting dogs. (Ironic, as Orion was the name of Sirius's father)
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