Aurora Sinistra
Origin: Harry Potter
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Species: Human
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Residence: Poe Street 37 (21-109)
Occupation: Astronomy teacher at university
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Talent: Magic
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Import Date: 5
Professor Aurora Sinistra[7] was a witch who taught in the Astronomy department at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[2] Professor Sinistra was teaching by September 1985, and her take on teaching the subject included studying the night sky with telescopes.[8]
The professor was present at many important events throughout Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts. In the 1992–1993 school year, the professor was present at the discovery of a petrified student, Justin Finch-Fletchley, and helped transport him with Filius Flitwick, the Charms Master, to Madam Pomfrey in the Hospital Wing.[2]
In 1994, Sinistra attended the Yule Ball with "Alastor Moody", and danced a nervous two-step, careful to avoid his wooden leg.[3] Sinistra prepared fifth year's for their Ordinary Wizarding Levels by demanding large amounts of homework. She was probably good friends with Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, who she was found chatting with numerous times throughout the year.[9]
It is unknown if Sinistra participated in the Battle of Hogwarts alongside the students and fellow staff. If she did, then she witnessed the final defeat of Lord Voldemort at the hands of Harry Potter. After the Second Wizarding War, she continued to teach at Hogwarts.[10]
Physical description
She often wore olive robes and a pointed hat spangled with astrological signs.[13]
Personality and traits
Sinistra was a serious and strict woman.[16] She was proven to have been a highly competent teacher, as her lessons inspected by Dolores Umbridge were deemed satisfactory enough that she was not subject to disciplinary action by her.[9] Her competency as a teacher was also proven by how she taught her subject for at least ten years at Hogwarts, showing her to have been highly experienced and skilled in her field. She feared the Dark Lord Voldemort and her Boggart assumed his form.[4]
Magical abilities and skills
Astronomy: Aurora was an accomplished Astronomer who was very knowledgeable and experienced in her field, and taught the subject for at least ten years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[2]
Charms: Aurora was able to conjure a non-corporeal Patronus.[4]