Dumbledore Arrives and Tries to Console Harry

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Dumbledore returns to his office, carrying the baby phoenix Fawkes, and gently places him on the perch. He informs Harry that his friends will make full recoveries. Harry, overwhelmed by his emotions, feels Dumbledore's words only deepen his guilt. The anger inside Harry builds as he believes that Dumbledore's calm approach does not understand his true pain.