Lily Potter
Her love created a shield no dark magic could ever break.
Lily Potter, née Evans, is a witch of Muggle parentage who was murdered by Lord Voldemort when Harry was a baby. She and her husband James Potter were killed in their home by Voldemort, who then attempted to kill Harry. When Voldemort's curse rebounded, Harry survived with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. Lily's death is the event that made Harry famous among the wizarding community.
- Role
- Muggle-born Witch / Mother
Lore & Background
Lily Potter was a Muggle-born witch, meaning she had non-magical parents. She married James Potter, and together they had a son, Harry. When Voldemort then tried to kill Harry, the curse rebounded, seemingly killing Voldemort and leaving Harry with a lightning-shaped scar. This event made Harry famous among wizards and witches.
In Their Own Story
When Voldemort then attempted to kill their infant son Harry, the curse rebounded, seemingly killing Voldemort and leaving Harry with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. This event made Harry famous among the wizarding community.
Reader's Guide
Lily Potter is a Muggle-born witch, the mother of Harry Potter, and was married to James Potter. She was murdered by Lord Voldemort when Harry was a baby. Her death, along with James's, is the central tragedy that sets the series in motion. Harry learns about her through memories and stories, including that she and James were killed by Voldemort and that Harry survived the attack with a lightning-shaped scar.
Did You Know?
- Lily Potter was a Muggle-born witch, meaning she had non-magical parents.
- Her son Harry survived Voldemort's killing curse and was left with a lightning-shaped scar.
- Harry's survival made him famous among the wizarding community.
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