Creatures
Fawkes
Fawkes is Albus Dumbledore’s phoenix. He burns and is reborn, cries healing tears, and can carry a great weight. In the Chamber of Secrets he brings the Sorting Hat, blinds the Basilisk, and heals Harry. His mourning song is heard over the grounds after Dumbledore dies.
In the books
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsChapter: The Chamber of Secrets
Harry sees Fawkes in Dumbledore’s office during his second year, looking close to a burning day, and meets him again in the Chamber, where the phoenix brings the Sorting Hat and a sword.