On being revived and reunited with Grindelwald at horcruxesnothallows.

[aphoenixsong]

The pain of the past mustn't stop me from allying myself with one of the few who can out-wit and defeat Voldemort. I trust Gellert will give this problem his full attention. He and I alone know the limitations of the Elder Wand, after all.

You needn't worry yourself on my account, Mun. Tom has gone far enough and I do not blame Harry for failing. The task I gave him was far too great.

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[fierybluebird]

Unrelated, but I must say I like the screenname. Your mun's idea or yours?

[troublefindsher]

Professor?

[aphoenixsong]

A bit of both, actually. Are you fond of phoenixes?

[aphoenixsong]

Yes?

[fierybluebird]

Oh yes, you could definitely say that. I like all birds almost, but phoenixes are something of a favorite.

You too I take it?

[aphoenixsong]

I had a pet phoenix named Fawkes for many years. I would like to cross paths with him again.

[fierybluebird]

Pet?

[He's surprised, but this guy is enough like Whitebeard he can get a free pass.] I wouldn't think most phoenixes would do that.

Ah, what was Fawkes like, if I might ask?

[aphoenixsong]

[Pet was a misused term. Fawkes was so much more than that - a familiar perhaps.]

He chose to stay with me and I gave him freedom, shelter and love in return.

[That is an interesting question.]

Exceptionally intelligent, kind-hearted, protective with a slight propensity towards mischief.

[fierybluebird]

Companion then. Or nakama perhaps.

[Instantly grins at the description though.] I wonder if that's something in common. Should I even ask what kind of mischief?

[aphoenixsong]

Nakama?

[His brow knits faintly before he smiles mysteriously.] Whatever mischief was required at that given moment.

[fierybluebird]

Comrades. People you take a very long walk through life with. Like shipmates or someone you're close enough to be family with. You might not always like them or get along, but you'll always forgive and repair it. Well, my crew's a little more familial, but I think that's true for most others.

[Grins even more at that.] You don't say. Sounds like a fun friend.

[aphoenixsong]

In my world, bonds such as that between humans and animals give the animals a special name - familiars. Fawkes was my familiar.

[He actually manages a chuckle.] He was a true friend through many obstacles. My dearest wish is that he has found himself a mate and settled down somewhere beautiful.

[fierybluebird]

[Animal. Right. There he goes assuming something ridiculous. In his defense, he did meet another phoenix that turns into human; or vice versa today, so it's on the brain.] Ah understood. You sound very close.

[Hehe.] I think we could all wish that, eh.

[wandthief]

Together we shall defeat that ignorant fool, for certain.

[aphoenixsong]

[In Albus's world, phoenixes are...birds. Magical birds, but birds nonetheless.]

I'm not sure. For myself, all I wish for is a nice cup of tea, some warm socks and perhaps a few books.

[aphoenixsong]

I have no doubt. Tom may have exceeded you and me in certain areas, but he is missing the bigger picture.

[fierybluebird]

[Marco is also a bird. He just manages both. He's basically a phoenix animagus but minus most of the magic abilities, and better control over being partially bird partially human, or both at the same time.]

Got a favorite tea blend preference? Or books? I'm afraid I can't do much about the socks though. [Shows off a foot in sandals, his pants only going down 3/4ths of the way.] I always found them too stifling. [Talons require freedom after all.]

[wandthief]

He came upon me - upon us both - when we were aged and, at least in my case, wasted and with minimal magic powers because of the barriers upon me within my prison.

He stands no chance with us both revived, side by side.

[savingpplthing]

[Pinches the bridge of his nose]

I hate muns sometimes. I really do.

[aphoenixsong]

I am fond of Chamomile myself. [He purses his lips thoughtfully.] I have a renewed interest in fairy-tales as of late. [For good reason.]

Even in the winter? [Socks = too stifling? What is this madness?]

[aphoenixsong]

I too was wasting away and he was not the one who killed me. [A proud smirk follows that statement.] I refused to give him the chance.

[aphoenixsong]

Do tell, Harry.

[wandthief]

And if he ever claims to have killed me... Well, he may have thrown the spell but it was as I wanted it.

No triumph for him in either case.

[aphoenixsong]

Death was welcome. [If he seems to relax, it might have something to do with Gellert accepting his death instead of fighting it. It was always easier to give into such things.]

A concept he will never understand. Yet he is barely human anymore. I expect his insanity has increased since both of our deaths.

[wandthief]

And the insane do not know that they are. So you think that he is beyond help, don't you.

[fierybluebird]

Hah likewise actually. [Albeit for different reasons he assumes.] We'll have to trade books or stories over a pot of tea sometime.

[Nods.] Aye, even on winter islands. I've got my own ways to keep warm though. [He's just going to leave that cryptic. Weirdo.]

[savingpplthing]

Nothing to do with you Professor. It's good to see you again. Just, the idea of me losing that battle isn't something I'd like to think about.