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It is not immediately apparent how Draco and Lucius would have recognized Sirius. However, we must recall that [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Peter Pettigrew|Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail)]] started working for [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Lord Voldemort|Voldemort]], fifteen years ago and was Sirius' close friend at school. Wormtail can describe Sirius' Animagus shape to Voldemort, and Voldemort, knowing that Sirius would likely be in the Order of the Phoenix, would pass on that information to his returned Death Eaters, including Lucius Malfoy.
On the train, Harry, who is usually accompaniedsits bywith Ron and Hermione, must fend for himself for a while as they tend to their Prefect duties. Still smarting over Ron's new status, Harry is embarrassed to find himself seated with some less popular students who others considerlabel "misfits". Luna Lovegood, in particular, is an oddity Harry would rather avoid, though Ginny seems on friendly terms with her. However, Harry does have his first inkling that Cho Chang, who he has had a crush on for some time, seems to show an interest in him, although she catches him at a rather awkward and embarrassing moment. However, Harry, like Cho, is still deeply affected by Cedric Diggory's death, and pursuing a relationship may be an unwise course for either at this time.
It is noted that Harry recognizes thisthe issue of the Quibbler as the same one that [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Kingsley Shacklebolt|Kingsley Shacklebolt]] had earlier surreptitiously slipped to [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Arthur Weasley|Mr. Weasley]], saying it would amuse Sirius. We now know exactly why Sirius would be amused.
That Hagrid's isbeing gone is not entirely unexpected; Harry knows he is on a secret mission for Dumbledore. However, his absence is still unsettling for Harry, who considers Hagrid as family and representative ofrepresents comfort, security, and securityfamiliarity; Harry is also worried for his friend's safety.
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