Dumbledore Confirms the Potters’ Deaths and Harry’s Survival
November 1, 1981
Pages 11-12
Pages 11-12
Dumbledore reveals that Lily and James Potter were killed by Voldemort, but their son, Harry, mysteriously survived. Voldemort’s power was broken in the attempt, and the cause of Harry’s survival remains unknown.
Characters
James Potter James Potter Is Confirmed To Have Died Protecting His Family At Godric’s Hollow
Lily Potter Lily Potter’s Sacrifice Is Confirmed As She Died Protecting Harry From Voldemort
Minerva McGonagall McGonagall Struggles To Accept The Death Of The Potters And The Mystery Of Harry’s Survival
Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort) Voldemort’s Power Breaks When He Fails To Kill Harry Potter
Albus Dumbledore Dumbledore Confirms The Deaths Of Lily And James Potter And Voldemort’s Defeat At Godric’s Hollow
Harry Potter Harry Survives Voldemort’s Attack Despite The Dark Lord’s Power
Locations
4 Privet Drive 4 Privet Drive Serves As The Setting For Dumbledore And McGonagall’s Conversation About Recent Events
Godric's Hollow Godric’s Hollow Is Revealed As The Location Of The Potters’ Death And Voldemort’s Defeat
Connections
The Downfall of Lord Voldemort Voldemort’s Defeat Is Linked To His Failed Attempt To Kill Harry Potter
