“Fawkes is a phoenix, Harry. Phoenixes burst into flame when it is time for them to die and are reborn from the ashes.
Around the release of the Sorcerer's Stone film in late 2001 both Danielle and Liz dove head-first into the series; binge reading the books from the first until the last released at the time.
It was love at first page for them, and they journeyed together through the wonder, excitement and pain of the stories as they unfolded in each book. There were midnight release gatherings at the local Barnes & Noble, Walden Books or Borders. Midnight releases then turned into all night read-a-thons and days of discussion about what would happen next. They would plan ahead and schedule vacation days at work for the day after each book release in order to thoroughly devour the book, uninterrupted, as soon as possible.
Through Liz and Danielle's love of the series, myself, Amy and Amanda became exposed. We have had countless Harry Potter parties to re-watch the films in anticipation of the release of the next movie in the series and also in celebration of Liz's birthday. These fantastically crafted stories have filled our hearts and brought us together time and time again.
Fawkes in the books represents loyalty as well as bravery in its truest form and the Phoenix itself has represented transformation throughout the ages. For Danielle, getting this tattoo marks this difficult time with the understanding that, (like all things) this too will pass and change must come. The Phoenix illustrates the hope that out of the visceral pain life brings, we can be forged by the fire and change into something braver, brighter and stronger. Fawkes is a reminder that from the ashes, no matter what battle must be fought, we will do so together and our love for Liz will be reborn again and again.
Tattoo by Artist April Slater with Memento Ink, Springfield, OR
http://www.mementoink.com/
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