Overview
Fawkes lives in Dumbledore’s office and first appears in a rather alarming condition. The phoenix introduces a form of magic tied to renewal, loyalty and healing. His most important intervention in the second novel brings together several objects and decisions that Harry initially understands only in part.
In the books
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Harry sees Fawkes burn and emerge again as a young phoenix.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Duelling Club”.Fawkes carries the Sorting Hat into the Chamber of Secrets.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Heir of Slytherin”.Fawkes heals Harry’s injured arm with his tears.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Heir of Slytherin”.Reading notes
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Explore the connections
Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, chapter “The Duelling Club”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, chapter “The Heir of Slytherin”.
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