It was Aberforth. The moment he caught sight of Hector, his tone shifted, and his emotional agitation rapidly calmed at the same time.
Appearing alongside Aberforth was the phoenix Fawkes perched upon his shoulder. Fawkes looked utterly exhausted; advanced in years, she seemed unsuited for such a long journey.
"Your phoenix looks sick, Albus. Just that short distance to my place wore her out like this."
Chapter 108