Did James actually love Lily?

Alternatively, by the application of “logic” usually only used on Snape — we may conclude from “Snape’s Worst Memory” that James did not really love Lily during their first five years at school, and so did not suffer emotionally from her lack of reciprocation. He was merely obsessed with her during this period.

What age were James and Lily when they had Harry?

It’s probably something you’ve never considered before, but James and Lily Potter were actually only 19 years old when they married – and 20 years old when they gave birth to Harry.

Why do Harry Potter’s parents look so old?

They probably suffered premature aging because of the wizarding war with Voldemort. They would have been under constant stress, which takes it toll on appearance. The books were older so it made them older and Harry’s parents were only 21 when they died. Snape was only 38 when he died.

What happened to James and Lily Potter in Harry Potter?

James and Lily Potter have survived an attack by Lord Voldemort, but that doesn’t mean that the Dark Lord is defeated. With Voldemort ravaging the lives of those throughout the wizarding world and James and Lily’s first son, Harry, beginning school at Hogwarts, life is just a bit overwhelming.

How did James and Lily survive that night on Halloween?

James and Lily survive that night on Halloween to raise Harry through infancy, adolescence and beyond, with Remus and Sirius by their side to help support them and to, of course, create some little antics and mischief of their own. Sequel to Harry Sirius Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

What are the similarities between Harry Potter and James Potter?

Another similarity Harry and James shared was their only child status. While James and Lily didn’t live long enough to have additional children, James’ parents were another story. According to a piece of writing by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore, Fleamont and Euphemia Potter tried for years to have children, but to no avail.

Was James Potter the only child Harry Potter had?

12 James was an only child like Harry. According to a piece of writing by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore, Fleamont and Euphemia Potter tried for years to have children, but to no avail. They had pretty much given up when they were in their 40s, perhaps older, when Euphemia suddenly found out she was pregnant in 1959.