Still mourning Hedwig's death, he decided against getting another owl and began his travels around the globe to study Parselmagic and its healing abilities as it wasn't a coincidence that the international symbol of medicine was the Rod of Asclepius. Every now and then, especially if he had to send an important piece of mail, Fawkes would show up and lend his help. The phoenix would not be with him all the time, but he would answer his call and enjoyed being around Harry. 