The new rendition of Phoenix Rising is focused on learning defensive spells outside of the standard Hogwarts curriculum, and preparing themselves for danger that could arise due to the Purifier threat. They have some connection with the Order of the Phoenix and are the most likely students to be recruited after graduation. Members of Phoenix Rising may act as they see fit, whether it be gathering intelligence regarding the potential Purifier threat within Hogwarts, to learning and preparing spells and curses that will prove useful in the fight ahead.
Previous Iterations
Phoenix Rising was a student organization aligned with the Order of the Phoenix. Phoenix Rising started when James Potter was confiding in Abigail Shacklebolt about finding the first dead student on the train. Abby decided they should take it into their own hands trying to uncover who was behind the murders happening at Hogwarts. After Elaine had been revealed, the group slowly lost its way. This only intensified when the student leaders, James Potter and Abigail Shacklebolt graduated. The disbanding occurred after Abigail's death.