Fawkes - (More Than a) New Pet

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 160145

> Kellie:
> 
> This is my first post and I've finally found time, on a quiet 
Friday
> evening, to respond to something that has been lurking in the 
recess of my
> mind.
> 
> I see Fawkes as an extraordinary and loyal companion to DD. He's 
saved DD's life (swallowing the AK curse in Book 5) and helping DD 
out in a pinch (allowing DD to apparate while still within Hogwarts' 
walls.) Their closeness is comparable to LV's closeness to Nagini. 
There's a reliance, a dependence almost, on these magical creatures 
that no human could match.
> 

Tonks:
I don't think that Fawkes is anyones 'pet'. As you say above I think 
that Fawkes and DD have a bond, but not one of master and pet as 
some here have suggested. To me Fawkes is symbolic of the holy 
spirit which come to the aid of those in need and is very close to 
those who are especially holy, such as DD. I think it is interesting 
that we have two symbols, one in the Snake and on in the Phoenix. 
The snake and her venom representing death and the Phoenix and her 
tears represending life, healing and resurrection. I do think that 
Fawkes will come to Harry aid somewhere near the end of book 7.

Tonks_op