The Screaming Portrait of Mrs. Black

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As they head to dinner, Tonks accidentally knocks over a troll's leg umbrella stand, which causes the curtains to fly open, revealing the portrait of Sirius Black's mother. The portrait erupts into a horrifying screech, insulting everyone in the hall until Sirius arrives and helps close the curtains, silencing her. Sirius introduces Harry to his late mother's portrait.