Godric/Fawkes

[Sarah]

No: HPFGUIDX 54077

Martin wrote:
"Interesting idea. Hmmm.... This raises issues of how much of the 
animal does a wizard become when in animagus form. I presume that in 
animal form the human mind is still wholly active (to be able to work 
the spell that turns him/her back into human form if nothing else). 
But what powers of the animal does the wizard have? Clearly an 
animagus bird would be able to fly, an animagus fish to breathe under 
water (Krum-shark in GoF) but what other powers? Could an animagus 
phoenix effectively become immortal if s/he stayed in phoenix form 
for ever?"

Me:
Good question.  I think it's at least possible.  It's the perfect way 
to look after his school forever.  And even if Godric is no longer 
able to change back into human form he is still able to affect 
events, like bringing Harry the Sorting Hat, etc.  In that sense he 
acts very much as Dumbledore does:  never directly intervening but 
providing Harry with the tools he needs to face down the latest 
evil.  That would partly explain the close connection Fawkes and 
Dumbledore share.

As for animal/wizard powers bleeding into each other, I seem to 
recall that Sirius retained some of his canine qualities while in 
human form, though I can't back that up without the book here with me.
Thanks for replying! :)
~Sarah