Sirius Black and Remus Lupin Begin to Explain Peter Pettigrew's Survival

PAGES: 350-351

Sirius Black, filled with rage, explains that he had intended to kill Peter Pettigrew twelve years ago but failed. Remus Lupin restrains Black, insisting that they explain everything to Harry, Ron, and Hermione first. Lupin points out that Ron has unknowingly been keeping Pettigrew as a pet for years, and that Pettigrew is still alive.