Summer, 1992; The Phoenix
This time of day in the Astronomy tower was always Albus's favourite. Just as the sun hit the edge of the world, releasing a heavenly, golden glow on all of Hogwarts. It was quiet and peaceful, especially since the children and most of the staff had left.
What a year it had been...perhaps he'd reward himself with a new pair of fluffy socks?
High in the sky, amongst the clouds flew the scarlet phoenix, looking as if he were on fire in the golden light. Dumbledore watched his old friend sore, delighting in the flight. After many moments, the phoenix at last set course for the astronomy tower and at a great speed, rounded the tower's turret before flapping its wings as it landed on its own special perch. Albus' eyes glittered as he and the magnificent creature made eye contact, familiar friends reuniting once more.
"Show off" Albus chuckled, lifting his old fingers to stroke his friend's feathers. The bird held his head up straight, looking proud of his actions.
"What are you up to with the girl?" Albus frowned, raising an eyebrow.
"What do you know that I don't?" The bird looked at him and then outside and then back at him, though Albus knew he wasn't as innocent as the phoenix was making himself out to be.
"I can tell when you're up to something" Albus persisted, stoking the feathered head of the magnificent bird. Seeing as the phoenix was not giving up his secrets, Albus relinquished, sighing as he looked out to the horizon.
The mystery of Ember Swan only kept growing and Albus Dumbledore was not sure whether he should keep her close as an ally or destroy her whilst he still had the chance...
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