Harry's new pet

Wed Apr 17 20:15:01 UTC 2002

No: HPFGUIDX 37977

>  Fantastic Beasts 
> states that they "Nest on Mountaintops" This doesn't necessarily 
> mean they are nesting to breed, but may indicate that possibility.

The traditional Phoenix makes its nest *only* for its pyre, and uses cinnamon 
twigs in the construction.

Having multiple Phoenices?  Phoeni? in the Potterverse probably means that the 
nesting really is for dwelling and/or breeding.  Fawkes regenerated simply on 
his perch, with no sign of a nest.

-Brooks A Rowlett