Out there theory about Dumbledore and the phoenix

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 101882

hettibe:
> Dumbledore is said to be looking tired and old as the Phoenix does 
> before it regenerates, his originally red hair echoes the colours 
of 
> the bird and in Chamber of Secrets Dumbledore is represented by 
the 
> phoenix in the battle against the basilisk. 

Jen: I've seen threads on this idea, but not quite the way you put 
it, with the connection of Dumbldore looking old (and possibly in 
need of regeneration!). I really like this idea that Dumbledore is a 
human Phoenix, although it may just be for symbolism more than 
anything else. Why would he be interested in the Elixer of Life if 
he knew he would live the life of a Phoenix?

hettibe:
> Could these, and other instances, be pointers to Dumbledore's 
> regeneration and 'circular life' by one of the Weasley brothers 
going 
> back in time to be Dumbledore. Or possibly some other sort of 
> immortality for him.

Jen: I was just reading Fantastic Beasts for another post and 
noticed in JKR's world at least, the Phoenix is not immortal, but 
lives to an 'immense age'. That certainly could apply to Dumbledore 
in human terms, although we've seen others who are older like 
Marchbanks.