1. The Dursleys and Hogwarts Letter: Harry's life begins with the Dursleys, his non-magical relatives, who mistreat him. His eleventh birthday brings a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, marking the start of his journey into the magical world.
2. Meeting Ron and Hermione: On his way to Hogwarts, Harry meets Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who become his best friends. Their companionship supports him throughout various adventures and challenges.
3. Facing Voldemort and the Philosopher's Stone: In his first year at Hogwarts, Harry encounters the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who had killed Harry's parents. Harry thwarts Voldemort's attempts to obtain the Philosopher's Stone.
4. Death of Cedric Diggory and Triwizard Tournament: In his fourth year, Harry's name is unexpectedly chosen to represent Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition between three schools. During the tournament, he witnesses the death of Cedric Diggory, a tragic moment that strengthens his resolve to fight against Voldemort.
5. Discovering Dumbledore's Army: After a series of Ministry-imposed limitations on teaching defense against the dark arts, Harry creates Dumbledore's Army, a secret group of students dedicated to learning practical defense spells. This group becomes crucial in later battles.
6. The Battle of the Department of Mysteries: In the fifth book, Harry and his friends embark on a dangerous mission to the Department of Mysteries, where they encounter Voldemort and his Death Eaters. During this battle, Harry experiences a vision that reveals a connection between his mind and Voldemort's.
7. Dumbledore's Death: In the sixth book, Harry and Dumbledore work together to uncover Voldemort's secret weapon. Unfortunately, Dumbledore is tragically killed by Severus Snape, a complex and enigmatic character.
8. The Horcruxes: Throughout the series, Harry learns that Voldemort has created several Horcruxes to achieve immortality. He embarks on a dangerous quest to destroy these Horcruxes, culminating in a final confrontation with Voldemort.
9. The Battle of Hogwarts: In the final book, the climactic Battle of Hogwarts takes place, where Harry, alongside his friends and the defenders of Hogwarts, faces Voldemort and his forces in an all-out battle that determines the fate of the magical world.
10. Epilogue: 19 Years Later: The epilogue of the final book shows a glimpse into Harry's future, where he is happily married with children, and the magical world is at peace.
These are some of the prominent events in Harry's life that shape him as a character and drive the narrative of the "Harry Potter" series.