After Dumbledore had put on a Horcrux that was also a Hallow, why didn't he use Fawkes's tears to heal his hand?
Asked
Active
Viewed 4,320 times
15
-
5Maybe it was a burning day... – NominSim Apr 13 '12 at 15:51
-
2Perhaps there are even things Phoenix tears can't cure. – AncientSwordRage Apr 13 '12 at 15:54
-
11One does not simply heal their hands with tears into Mordor. – OghmaOsiris Apr 13 '12 at 19:50
1 Answers
19
Phoenix tears are not a cure all. They are a powerful healing agent for wounded flesh, poison, physical damage and disease. But Dumbledore's hand was not affected by any of these, it was affected by a powerful magical curse that was slowly and steadily spreading. Phoenix tears are not a counter spell. They could not heal a curse.
Daniel Bingham
- 13,223
- 6
- 39
- 46