Did Dumbledore protect Lily and James?

Upon realizing that the love of his life Lily could be a target and that Voldemort might kill her (though this was not needed) he defected to Dumbledore and turned double agent in an attempt to protect her.

Did Dumbledore know James and Lily would die?

Dumbledore knows that they are in danger, but hesitates to act until he knows more about what Voldemort might do. Severus Snape discovers that Lily and her infant son have been targeted by Voldemort, has a crisis of conscience, and tells Albus Dumbledore.

What was Lily and James secret?

To be a Secret-Keeper meant using the Fidelius Charm – ‘the magical concealment of a secret inside a single, living soul’. Such a charm was used to hide Lily and James Potter from Voldemort, after the Dark wizard targeted the couple as his next victims.

Why did Lily choose James?

Why did Lily Evans choose James Potter over Severus Snape? Lily chose James because James proved so unyielding in his loyalty and selflessness to anyone important to him. Snape could never do that while she lived. Only after her death did he finally learn how.

Who sent the howler to Petunia?

Dumbledore
A Howler from Dumbledore, addressed to Petunia, said ‘Remember my last’ – no doubt referring to the letter which he left with baby Harry, on the doorstep of Privet Drive. But there was another occasion when Albus had a reason to write, and it had long-lasting consequences.

Is Petunia older or younger than Lily?

Petunia was the oldest child of Muggles Mr and Mrs Evans, and had a sister, Lily, who was younger than she. However, Lily had many unusual abilities, such as making a flower’s petals move without touching them, which her sister viewed with a mixture of envy and disapproval.

How were Lily and James so rich?

Originally Answered: How did Lily and James Potter get rich? James Potter’s father, Fleamont Potter invented the “Sleekeazy’s Hair Potion”, which made the Potter’s extremely rich, and James grew up very wealthy. When James’ father died, his money passed down to James.

What happened to James and Lily Potter in Harry Potter?

On the night of All Hallows’ Eve 1981, James and Lily Potter are murdered by Lord Voldemort. Voldemort then tries to kill their infant son, Harry, but the spell rebounds back upon him, destroying his body. And Albus Dumbledore seems to know this at once.

What were Dumbledore’s mistakes?

This essay is my analysis of what that original plan was and where Dumbledore’s true mistakes were. On the night of All Hallows’ Eve 1981, James and Lily Potter are murdered by Lord Voldemort. Voldemort then tries to kill their infant son, Harry, but the spell rebounds back upon him, destroying his body.

Why did Dumbledore want to keep Lily alive?

Harry was the only thing he viewed as a threat, the last thing standing between him and true immortality, so keeping Lily alive doesn’t impact him at all. By keeping her alive he would secure Snape’s allegiance by giving him the one thing he desires above all else.

How did Lily Potter save Harry Potter from Voldemort?

It’s well known that because Lily consciously sacrificed herself to save Harry, her love protected him from Voldemort’s killing curse. Instead of being Avada Kadavra-ed out of existence, Harry was only left with his lightning bolt shaped scar — well, that and a piece of Voldemort’s splintered soul inside of him.