Sirius Black Is Struck by a Killing Curse

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During the duel with Bellatrix Lestrange, Sirius Black is hit by a Killing Curse. The curse sends him flying backward into the veil in the Death Chamber. Harry watches in horror as Sirius disappears through the veil, and Bellatrix screams in triumph. Harry is in disbelief, thinking that Sirius will reemerge from the other side of the veil.