"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives..."
The prophecy is open to interpretation and can be seen as predicting the downfall of Voldemort.
Here's why Voldemort targeted Harry:
* The prophecy was vague. Voldemort misinterpreted the prophecy and believed that Harry was the only one who could defeat him. He saw Harry as a threat and acted out of fear and paranoia.
* The prophecy said "either must die at the hand of the other." Voldemort, in his arrogance, believed he could control the situation and simply kill Harry. He was unaware that the prophecy could be fulfilled in a different way.
* The prophecy mentioned a "power the Dark Lord knows not." This refers to love, a power Voldemort couldn't understand or harness, which ultimately led to his downfall.
In conclusion, the prophecy didn't explicitly say to kill Harry Potter. It was Voldemort's misinterpretation and fear that led him to target Harry, ultimately leading to his own demise.