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The '''phoenix''' is a large swan-sized scarlet bird with red and gold plumage, along with a golden beak and talons, black eyes, and a tail as long as a peacock's. Its scarlet feathers glow faintly in darkness, while its golden tail feathers are hot to the touch.
 
The '''phoenix''' is a large swan-sized scarlet bird with red and gold plumage, along with a golden beak and talons, black eyes, and a tail as long as a peacock's. Its scarlet feathers glow faintly in darkness, while its golden tail feathers are hot to the touch.
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==Abilities and traits==
 
==Abilities and traits==
{{Quote|They can carry immensely heavy loads. Their tears have healing powers.|[[Albus Dumbledore]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}}
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[[File:Fawkes_rebirth.gif|thumb|240px|[[Fawkes]] the Phoenix bursting into flames and then regrowing from the ashes|left]]
 
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The most startling of the phoenix's abilities is its ability to regenerate itself. It periodically bursts into flames when its body becomes old, and rises from the ashes as a newborn chick. This event is called ''[[Burning Day]]'', and gives these birds a great life span, as well as the ability to take the full force of a [[Killing Curse]] and still be reborn.<ref name="OP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref> Phoenixes are immune to the gaze of a [[basilisk]], which would normally kill anyone who has direct eye to eye contact, or [[Petrification|petrify]] through indirect eye contact.<ref name="CS" />
 
The most startling of the phoenix's abilities is its ability to regenerate itself. It periodically bursts into flames when its body becomes old, and rises from the ashes as a newborn chick. This event is called ''[[Burning Day]]'', and gives these birds a great life span, as well as the ability to take the full force of a [[Killing Curse]] and still be reborn.<ref name="OP">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref> Phoenixes are immune to the gaze of a [[basilisk]], which would normally kill anyone who has direct eye to eye contact, or [[Petrification|petrify]] through indirect eye contact.<ref name="CS" />
   
[[File:Tumblr n4b06pMvhJ1qdsqclo8 250.gif|thumb|240px|Fawkes the phoenix caring an immensely heavy load]]
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[[File:Tumblr n4b06pMvhJ1qdsqclo8 250.gif|thumb|240px|Fawkes the phoenix carrying an immensely heavy load]]
   
 
The phoenix can also disappear and reappear at will in bursts of flames and take whoever is holding them along, similar to [[Apparition]] (though like [[house-elf magic]], they cannot be restricted like wizards are), and boasts magical tears and song. As stated by Dumbledore, they are extremely loyal creatures, and are capable of arriving to the aid of beings who share a similar devotion, which was how Fawkes arrived to assist Harry in killing the Basilisk down at the Chamber of Secrets. Their tears have potent healing capabilities. For instance, [[phoenix tears]] are the only known antidote of [[basilisk venom]]. Their tears are also able to bring a person back even from the brink of death, while the [[Phoenix Lament|phoenix song]] will increase the courage of the good and strike fear into the hearts of the evil.<ref name="FB" /> Phoenixes are capable of lifting a great weight with their tails, such as being able to effortlessly fly up a distance with four people holding on to its tail.<ref name="CS" /> They can also leave messages by bursting into flame to reappear elsewhere, leaving behind a single golden tail feather.<ref name="OP" />
 
The phoenix can also disappear and reappear at will in bursts of flames and take whoever is holding them along, similar to [[Apparition]] (though like [[house-elf magic]], they cannot be restricted like wizards are), and boasts magical tears and song. As stated by Dumbledore, they are extremely loyal creatures, and are capable of arriving to the aid of beings who share a similar devotion, which was how Fawkes arrived to assist Harry in killing the Basilisk down at the Chamber of Secrets. Their tears have potent healing capabilities. For instance, [[phoenix tears]] are the only known antidote of [[basilisk venom]]. Their tears are also able to bring a person back even from the brink of death, while the [[Phoenix Lament|phoenix song]] will increase the courage of the good and strike fear into the hearts of the evil.<ref name="FB" /> Phoenixes are capable of lifting a great weight with their tails, such as being able to effortlessly fly up a distance with four people holding on to its tail.<ref name="CS" /> They can also leave messages by bursting into flame to reappear elsewhere, leaving behind a single golden tail feather.<ref name="OP" />
   
 
== Domesticated phoenixes ==
 
== Domesticated phoenixes ==
{{Quote| ''[...]'' they make highly ''faithful'' pets.|Dumbledore describing phoenixes to Harry.|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
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{{Quote| ''[...]'' they make highly ''faithful'' pets.|Dumbledore describing phoenixes to Harry|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}}
   
Phoenixes are very difficult to domesticate, as [[Newton Scamander]] says in his book ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'': "The phoenix gains a XXXX rating not because it is aggressive, but because very few wizards have ever succeeded in domesticating it."<ref name="FB" /> There are two known domesticated phoenixes, one [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s pet phoenix [[Fawkes]]<ref name="CS" />, and the other [[Sparky]] the team mascot for the New Zealand [[Quidditch]] team the [[Moutohora Macaws]].<ref name="Q">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]''</ref>
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Phoenixes are very difficult to domesticate, as [[Newton Scamander]] says in his book ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'': "''The phoenix gains a XXXX rating not because it is aggressive, but because very few wizards have ever succeeded in domesticating it.''"<ref name="FB" /> There are two known domesticated phoenixes, one [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s pet phoenix [[Fawkes]]<ref name="CS" />, and the other [[Sparky]] the team mascot for the New Zealand [[Quidditch]] team the [[Moutohora Macaws]].<ref name="Q">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]''</ref>
   
 
Phoenixes that have been domesticated are extremely loyal to their owners, and would depart to find their own paths if their owners die, rather than finding a new master.
 
Phoenixes that have been domesticated are extremely loyal to their owners, and would depart to find their own paths if their owners die, rather than finding a new master.
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'''Fawkes''' was a phoenix who was owned by [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Fawkes lived with Dumbledore at [[Hogwarts Castle]] for a large part of his life. He was instrumental in helping [[Harry Potter]] defeat the [[Serpent of Slytherin]], bringing the [[Sword of Gryffindor]], blinding the [[basilisk]] and saving Harry from the venom.
 
'''Fawkes''' was a phoenix who was owned by [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Fawkes lived with Dumbledore at [[Hogwarts Castle]] for a large part of his life. He was instrumental in helping [[Harry Potter]] defeat the [[Serpent of Slytherin]], bringing the [[Sword of Gryffindor]], blinding the [[basilisk]] and saving Harry from the venom.
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"Fascinating creatures, phoenixes."
Albus Dumbledore opinion regarding the Phoenix[src]

The phoenix is a large swan-sized scarlet bird with red and gold plumage, along with a golden beak and talons, black eyes, and a tail as long as a peacock's. Its scarlet feathers glow faintly in darkness, while its golden tail feathers are hot to the touch.

Phoenixes will usually nest on mountain peaks and are gentle herbivores that are not known for fighting. As phoenixes approach their Burning Day they resemble a half-plucked turkey. Also, their eyes become dull, their feathers start to fall out, and it begins to make gagging noises. Then the bird suddenly bursts into flames only to rise from the ashes shortly after. In a number of days, they grow back to full size.[1][2] Thanks to this ability, phoenixes live to an immense age.

Abilities and traits

"They can carry immensely heavy loads. Their tears have healing powers."
Albus Dumbledore on the abilities of the Phoenix[src]
Fawkes rebirth

Fawkes the Phoenix bursting into flames and then regrowing from the ashes

The most startling of the phoenix's abilities is its ability to regenerate itself. It periodically bursts into flames when its body becomes old, and rises from the ashes as a newborn chick. This event is called Burning Day, and gives these birds a great life span, as well as the ability to take the full force of a Killing Curse and still be reborn.[3] Phoenixes are immune to the gaze of a basilisk, which would normally kill anyone who has direct eye to eye contact, or petrify through indirect eye contact.[1]

File:Tumblr n4b06pMvhJ1qdsqclo8 250.gif

Fawkes the phoenix carrying an immensely heavy load

The phoenix can also disappear and reappear at will in bursts of flames and take whoever is holding them along, similar to Apparition (though like house-elf magic, they cannot be restricted like wizards are), and boasts magical tears and song. As stated by Dumbledore, they are extremely loyal creatures, and are capable of arriving to the aid of beings who share a similar devotion, which was how Fawkes arrived to assist Harry in killing the Basilisk down at the Chamber of Secrets. Their tears have potent healing capabilities. For instance, phoenix tears are the only known antidote of basilisk venom. Their tears are also able to bring a person back even from the brink of death, while the phoenix song will increase the courage of the good and strike fear into the hearts of the evil.[2] Phoenixes are capable of lifting a great weight with their tails, such as being able to effortlessly fly up a distance with four people holding on to its tail.[1] They can also leave messages by bursting into flame to reappear elsewhere, leaving behind a single golden tail feather.[3]

Domesticated phoenixes

" [...] they make highly faithful pets."
— Dumbledore describing phoenixes to Harry[src]

Phoenixes are very difficult to domesticate, as Newton Scamander says in his book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: "The phoenix gains a XXXX rating not because it is aggressive, but because very few wizards have ever succeeded in domesticating it."[2] There are two known domesticated phoenixes, one Albus Dumbledore's pet phoenix Fawkes[1], and the other Sparky the team mascot for the New Zealand Quidditch team the Moutohora Macaws.[4]

Phoenixes that have been domesticated are extremely loyal to their owners, and would depart to find their own paths if their owners die, rather than finding a new master.

Fawkes

Main article: Fawkes
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Fawkes the phoenix

Fawkes was a phoenix who was owned by Albus Dumbledore. Fawkes lived with Dumbledore at Hogwarts Castle for a large part of his life. He was instrumental in helping Harry Potter defeat the Serpent of Slytherin, bringing the Sword of Gryffindor, blinding the basilisk and saving Harry from the venom.

He was also used as a communication between his master and the Order of the Phoenix. Fawkes assisted Dumbledore fighting Lord Voldemort. After Albus Dumbledore's death, Fawkes performed a mournful song that seemed to feel like it is inside the listener, dubbed by wizards the "Phoenix Lament". After the song was completed, Fawkes departed Hogwarts as a free phoenix, and was never heard from again.

Sparky

Main article: Sparky

Sparky is the phoenix mascot of the Moutohora Macaws, a Quidditch team from New Zealand. Apart from Fawkes, Sparky is now the only known domesticated phoenix.

Phoenix feather materials

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Harry Potter's wand, Phoenix feather core

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Tom Riddles's wand, Phoenix feather core

Phoenix feathers are a powerful magical substance, and as such are an accepted wand core. Fawkes gave two feathers, which ended up in the wands of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort,[5] which is said to be the reason why they locked in Priori Incantatem when the two wizards attempted to engage in a magical battle in the Little Hangleton graveyard.[6] Due to phoenixes being very difficult to tame, the wands with such feathers are the pickiest of owners, and usually act on their own accord, due to having the most initiative of all core types. Phoenix feathers are sometimes used as writing quills.

Albus Dumbledore and the phoenix

Albus Dumbledore has many connections to the phoenix, starting with his companion Fawkes and illustrated by his phoenix Patronus.[6] He named his anti-Voldemort organisation the Order of the Phoenix,[7] after Fawkes.

Behind the scenes

  • Besides representing its element of fire, sometimes a phoenix can also represent death, and the element of wind. According to legend, they are always female. However, Fawkes is male.
  • The phoenix is Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's favourite magical creature.[8]
  • The phoenix is the only life-form in existence that defies the otherwise absolute rule of nothing can truly bring back the dead.

Appearances

Notes and references

Magical creatures by classification
X Flobberworm · Horklump
XX Augurey · Bowtruckle · Chizpurfle · Clabbert · Diricawl · Fairy · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Imp · Jobberknoll · Mooncalf · Porlock · Puffskein · Ramora · Winged horse
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XXXX Centaur · Demiguise · Erkling · Erumpent · Golden Snidget · Graphorn · Griffin · Hidebehind · Kappa · Kelpie · Merperson · Occamy · Phoenix · Re'em · Runespoor · Snallygaster · Sphinx · Tebo · Thestral · Thunderbird · Troll · Unicorn · Winged horse · Yeti
XXXXX Acromantula · Basilisk · Chimaera · Dragon · Horned Serpent · Lethifold · Manticore · Nundu · Quintaped · Wampus cat · Werewolf
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Gold cards

Armando Dippet · Albus Dumbledore · Barberus Bragge · Bertie Bott · Carlotta Pinkstone · Dzou Yen · Falco Aesalon · Godric Gryffindor · Harry Potter · Herpo the Foul · Helga Hufflepuff · Montague Knightley · Phillipus von Hohenheim · Rowena Ravenclaw · Salazar Slytherin

Silver cards

Alberic Grunnion · Alberta Toothill · Andros the Invincible · Artemisia Lufkin · Blenheim Stalk · Bowman Wright · Chauncey Oldridge · Circe · Cliodna · Crispin Cronk · Cyprian Youdle · Daisy Dodderidge · Derwent Shimpling · Donaghan Tremlett · Dunbar Oglethorpe · Dymphna Furmage · Elfrida Clagg · Felix Summerbee · Fulbert the Fearful · Gaspard Shingleton · Gideon Crumb · Glenda Chittock · Gondoline Oliphant · Gregory the Smarmy · Gwenog Jones · Honoria Nutcombe · Ignatia Wildsmith · Joscelind Wadcock · Kirley Duke · Laverne de Montmorency · Leopoldina Smethwyck · Maeve · Mirabella Plunkett · Mopsus · Morgan le Fay · Oswald Beamish · Roderick Plumpton · Sacharissa Tugwood · Thaddeus Thurkell · Wendelin the Weird · Xavier Rastrick

Bronze cards

Adalbert Waffling · Almeric Sawbridge · Archibald Alderton · Balfour Blane · Beatrix Bloxam · Beaumont Marjoribanks · Bridget Wenlock · Burdock Muldoon · Cassandra Vablatsky · Celestina Warbeck · Cornelius Agrippa · Devlin Whitehorn · Dorcas Wellbeloved · Edgar Stroulger · Elladora Ketteridge · Ethelred the Ever-Ready · Flavius Belby · Gifford Ollerton · Glanmore Peakes · Glover Hipworth · Greta Catchlove · Grogan Stump · Gulliver Pokeby · Gunhilda de Gorsemoor · Havelock Sweeting · Hengist of Woodcroft · Heathcote Barbary · Herman Wintringham · Hesper Starkey · Jocunda Sykes · Justus Pilliwickle · Merlin · Merton Graves · Merwyn the Malicious · Miranda Goshawk · Mungo Bonham · Musidora Barkwith · Myron Wagtail · Newton Scamander · Norvel Twonk · Orsino Thruston · Perpetua Fancourt · Quong Po · Roland Kegg · Stoddard Withers · Tilly Toke · Uric the Oddball · Yardley Platt

Famous Vampires cards

Blodwyn Bludd · Vlad Drakul · Amarillo Lestoat · Carmilla Sanguina · Herbert Varney

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Babayaga · Malodora Grymm · Old Mother Hubbard · Cordelia Misericordia · Leticia Somnolens

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Bran the Bloodthirsty · Cyclops · Goliath · Morholt · Hengist of Upper Barnton

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Alguff the Awful · Eargit the Ugly · Gringott · Ug the Unreliable · Urg the Unclean

Dragon cards

Common Welsh Green · Hebridean Black · Hungarian Horntail · Norwegian Ridgeback · Romanian Longhorn

Beast cards

Billywig · Bowtruckle · Doxy · Double-ended Newt · Giant Purple Toad · Giant Squid · Gnome · Gytrash · Imp · Kelpie · Manticore · Mountain troll · Streeler · Phoenix · Unicorn