James Potter

James Potter I is a major posthumous character in the Harry Potter series. He was the husband of Lily Potter, and the father of Harry Potter, who protected his son from Lord Voldermort.
He was a active member of the Order of the Phoenix and he also fought bravely in the First Wizarding War against Lord Voldemort. His infant son Harry was marked by the Dark Lord as his equal after hearing a prophecy that told of the baby growing up to kill him. With the help of traitor Peter Pettigrew, who was the secret keeper of the location of the Potters' house, Voldemort was able to track them down and attempt to kill the whole family. James possesed great bravery, which was another quality of a Gryffindor, and he ran to attack Voldemort without his wand but ended up being murdered with the Killing Curse.
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Category:Male Heroes
Category:Betrayed
Category:Protectors
Category:In Love
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Category:Orphans
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Category:War Heroes