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The Phoenix's healing tears will only work on injuries. Dumbledore was hit with the killing curse which stopped his heart but left no wound.

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It wasn't a open wound it had been cursed so Fawkes couldn't heal it

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Q: Why couldn't Phoenix tears heal Albus Dumbledore's injured hand?
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