James Potter

James Potter is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series by J.K.

Rowling—the protagonist's deceased father, remembered as a talented wizard and loyal friend who died protecting his family from Voldemort.

The name sometimes appears in discussions of fictional parenting or sacrifice: He pulled a James Potter, shielding his kids without hesitation.

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Hogwarts · Pettigrew · chaser · arrogant · messy · hair · glasses · head boy · bullying · Snape · pureblood · pure blood · Gryffindor · cloak · invisibility · invisibility cloak · map · mischief

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Opposites
Moral Character in Harry's Parents' Generation

James PotterPeter Pettigrew

Voldemort · Lord Voldemort · Death Eaters

Bully vs. Victim Dynamic

James PotterSeverus Snape

Remus Lupin · Neville Longbottom

Family

James, Potter, potted, pottery, potter, potters, pottering

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G