Family Lineage:
- Harry James Potter is the only child of James Potter and Lily Potter (née Evans), both of whom were accomplished witches and wizards.
- James was a pure-blood wizard, while Lily was a Muggle-born witch, making Harry a half-blood.
- Harry's lineage includes multiple notable pure-blood and half-blood families across the wizarding world.
The Prophecy and Voldemort's Attack:
- Before Harry's birth, a prophecy was made concerning him and the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort.
- Voldemort, fearing the prophecy, sought to kill the infant Harry but failed when Lily's love for her son protected him, causing a rebounding curse that destroyed Voldemort's body.
- Harry survived with a lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead, marking him as the "Boy Who Lived."
- Lily and James were killed in the attack, leaving Harry as an orphan raised by his non-magical relatives.
Growing Up with the Dursleys:
- Harry was raised by his maternal aunt, Petunia Dursley, uncle, Vernon Dursley, and cousin, Dudley Dursley, in a Muggle neighborhood unaware of his magical heritage.
- The Dursleys neglected and mistreated Harry, hiding the truth about his parents and his wizarding identity.
The Hogwarts Acceptance Letter:
- On Harry's eleventh birthday, he received a Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry acceptance letter, revealing his true identity as a wizard.
- Rubeus Hagrid, the Hogwarts groundskeeper, delivered the letter and explained Harry's background, leading to his departure from his Muggle relatives' house.
Life at Hogwarts:
- Harry began attending Hogwarts, where he was sorted into Gryffindor House.
- Throughout his years at Hogwarts, he formed close friendships with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
- Harry's skills as a wizard, along with his courage and determination, became evident as he faced various magical challenges and adventures.
The Return of Voldemort:
- During his time at Hogwarts, Harry gradually uncovered the truth about Voldemort's past, his return to power, and his continued attempts to kill Harry.
- Harry's confrontation with Voldemort and the Horcruxes became a central theme of his journey, leading to a final confrontation in his seventh and final year at Hogwarts.
Defeating Voldemort:
- In a climactic battle, Harry faced Voldemort in a duel, ultimately defeating him with the help of his friends and the Elder Wand.
- Voldemort was finally vanquished, and the wizarding world was freed from his dark reign.
Post-Hogwarts Life:
- After the defeat of Voldemort, Harry became an Auror, a special law enforcement officer in the Ministry of Magic.
- He married Ginny Weasley and had three children: James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna Potter.
- Harry continued to play a significant role in the wizarding world, ensuring peace and protecting the magical community.