Harry

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History

Halloween attack

On October 31, 1981, Voldemort entered the Potters' home. James attempted to hold him off without his wand, while Lily stood between Voldemort and Harry's crib. Both parents were struck down by the Killing Curse before Voldemort cast it at Harry 4.

Harry survived, while Voldemort collapsed and vanished. Evita Lorand used her temporarily unlocked Dueling Arena function to revive James and Lily, leaving Harry with both parents alive. Frightened by the attack, Harry cried inconsolably until his parents comforted him; a fresh lightning-shaped scar remained on his forehead 4.

The Boy Who Lived

News that Harry had survived the Killing Curse and defeated Voldemort spread throughout the wizarding world. Admirers wanted to meet him, while surviving Death Eaters wanted him dead. Dumbledore prevented both groups from reaching him 6.

Concerned that constant praise might distort Harry's upbringing, Lily and James agreed with Dumbledore to withhold the origin of his scar until he was old enough to judge matters for himself. They hoped to give him a carefree childhood and remained full-time parents 6 22.

Childhood in Godric's Hollow

Harry grew close to Evita, the older girl living next door. By the time he was nearly two, he could speak fluently, recognize her, and ask her to play. After she left for Hogwarts, he sent a Christmas letter with a handprint, asking why “Sister Evita” no longer came to play with him 10 20.

Sirius secretly visited at night to soothe Harry, leading Lily and James to believe their son had simply begun sleeping better. Harry described Sirius changing from his dog form as a “doggy” suddenly becoming big 21.

The adults' outings with Harry sometimes became a contest in catching one another breaking safety rules: Evita caught James taking him flying, James caught Evita letting him play with a Basilisk, and James and Lily later caught Sirius taking him for a motorcycle ride 27.

Quidditch outings

During a Christmas gathering, Harry played Seeker in a friendly Quidditch game involving his parents, Sirius, Evita, Nagini, and several magical creatures 40.

He later attended the Quidditch World Cup with his family and friends. Still excited afterward, he asked to watch Evita's school matches, then asked about Charlie Weasley's matches when she suggested hers might not be especially interesting 48 49.

Appearance

• Lightning-shaped forehead scar: Appeared after Voldemort's failed Killing Curse; Evita touched it, and Dumbledore noticed it upon arriving at the house 4.
• Round head: Explicitly noted when Evita teased him about becoming a Seeker 22.

Personality

Harry is affectionate and eager for companionship. He readily asks Evita to play, remembers her during her school absences, and runs into her arms when they reunite. He also shows consideration for her wishes, earnestly wishing that she could have a room to herself at Hogwarts 10 13 20 40.

He is playful and bold around familiar people and creatures. As a toddler, he delighted in grabbing James's magically enlarged hair and burying his face in Sirius's dog-form fur. He also imitated Evita's Parseltongue while near her Basilisk, although the narration notes that his lack of fear may reflect his young age 7 21 27.

Abilities & Skills

Survival of the Killing Curse

• Survived Voldemort casting Avada Kedavra directly at him, gaining the lightning-shaped scar associated with his fame 4 6.
• The supplied account does not establish a repeatable defensive technique or explain the mechanism of his survival 4.

Parseltongue

• Demonstrates Parseltongue while copying Evita as she speaks to her Basilisk 27.
• His ability prompts James to investigate whether either parent's ancestors married a descendant of Slytherin; no ancestry is confirmed in the passage 27.

Broomstick Flying

• First rode a broom on his first birthday, though he retained no memory of it 22.
• Later flew a child's broom around the living room while Evita supervised with two wands ready. Lily had secretly placed protective charms on the room 22.
• Played Seeker in a friendly game; no competitive school position or formal Quidditch achievement is documented 40.

Equipment & Items

• Child's broomstick — Used for supervised indoor flying 22.
• Transforming building-block toy — A Christmas gift from Evita. Harry later showed her the toy when explaining how he remembered her 9 21.

Relationships

• Lily Evans — Mother. Protects him during Voldemort's attack and seeks to shield his childhood from the pressures of fame 4 6.
• James Potter — Father. Cares for Harry at home and shares his enthusiasm for broomstick outings 6 27.
• Sirius Black — Godfather. Secretly soothes him at night, plays with him in dog form, and takes him on a motorcycle ride 21 27.
• Evita Lorand — Neighbor, playmate, and occasional babysitter whom he calls “Sister Evita” and “Eva.” She gives him toys, supervises his flying, and receives letters from him while at Hogwarts 9 20 22 36 40.
• Albus Dumbledore — Protects him from public intrusion and hostile Death Eaters, and supports delaying the explanation of his scar 6.
• Voldemort — Attempted murderer. His failed attack makes Harry famous as the Boy Who Lived 4 6.

Notable Quotes

“Mum says children's wishes won't be disappointed, so my wish is for Evita to have a room to herself.” 13

“Because Eva is too lazy and never comes home.” 40