Crixus watched Ceres break down in front of him the moment Levi and Selene were out of earshot to witness it. When she fell to her knees he made no attempt to comfort her, not because he did not care but because what could he really do to ease her suffering? Crixus was used to protection details but never one whom was around the same age as he, and it was very rare that older wizards or witches show their emotions so willingly, it was a change for him. As he regained her composure slowly Crixus felt a longing to comfort the heartbroken woman, as he turned away he walked a short distance with her in tow, however after going a short distance he stopped and turned to face Ceres.

"Take my hand, there is somewhere I would like to take you."

Crixus ended up grabbing her hand even though he had given her a choice, swishing his wand they were both squeezed through what felt like an electrical wire and then the scenery changed from a large flowing body of water to a huge country hillside adorned on all sides with tall grass and a few large trees dotting here and there. Both of them stood upon a hilltop overlooking a beautiful waterfall which cascaded into pool of sparkling clear water which was just catching the morning sun. Crixus slowly released Ceres's hand as he motioned for her silently to follow him. The two of them slowly made their way a short distance, Crixus slowly came to a stop as they stood upon another hill overlooking what appeared to be an area full of large nests.

"Look down."

As Ceres would look down she would be meant with the sight of several red beautiful birds, they would be tending to their nests and feeding their young that had hatched. Crixus silently sat on the edge and motioned for Ceres to sit beside him, dangling his feet over the edge of the hillside the sun was slowly making its way into the sky illuminating the blue with several shades of orange and yellows.

[b]"I found this place a long time ago when I was but a child, I grew up around this area. I used to come up here a lot and watch the sun rise and to watch it set upon the Phoenix's below. This place is one of the only grounds left where the Phoenix Bird comes to nest, it is quite far from civilization and its location is only know by the select few who find it. I often like to come here when life is most trying. There are not many places in this world that are not tainted by darkness, as an Auror I was trained to walk in that darkness for the betterment of Wizard and Muggle kind a like. This place.. is a place of hope and a place of new life, a light in that darkness. When a Phoenix dies it bursts into flames and is then reborn in the ashes, life is very much like that I think. Our pain is like age, eventually that pain becomes overwhelming and we burst into flames, and through that pain we are reborn into something stronger again. The muggles say what does not kill us makes us stronger which is true, but all the strength in the world can not help us if we lose ourselves to the grief. Look."[/b]

Down below an older Phoenix walks a short distance away from the others, walking into one of the empty nests it suddenly bursts into flames and turns to ash. Moments later a baby Phoenix pops up through the ashes. A few other of the Phoenix go over to attend the new born Phoenix.

[b]"Reborn again anew, the pain from its previous life gone. In time it will grow into a strong vibrant Phoenix and will tend to the others who are reborn and it will continue in and endless chain. I don't know what its like to feel the pain you feel, for I was always on my own, but I know it will pass and it will heal just like the darkness that has surrounded your life so suddenly will one day be filled with light again and the darkness will be gone. Nothing bad lasts forever, you just have to be strong and whether the storm the best you can. I can't tell you how this will end for I do not possess such insight, but I can tell you that I will protect you with my life for that is my vow as an Auror. We should probably return soon before someone thinks your missing, but I just thought that seeing this place might help you as it does me. When your ready take my hand and we will return to your house."[/b]