Sirius turns thirteen, but his birthday takes an unexpected turn when Narcissa informs him that their family has arranged his engagement — to her. Furious and horrified, Sirius rebels internally while James, Remus, and Peter rally around him, vowing to help him fight against the Black family’s rigid traditions. Amid the chaos, Remus reflects on his growing admiration for Sirius and his complicated feelings stirred by Bowie’s unapologetic self-expression. This chapter deepens Sirius’s conflict with his family and strengthens the marauders’ bond.