| − | '''James Poter''' is the father of Harry Potter, and husband of Lily Evans. He was part of the first Order of the Phoenix during the first Wizarding War. When a prophecy revealed that his son could defeat Lord Voldemort, he, Lily, and the infant Harry went into hiding. However, Peter Pettigrew, James' friend from Hogwarts, switched sides, and revealed to Voldemort where they were. He was killed trying to defend Harry from Voldemort. During his years at Hogwarts, he bullied Severus Snape, causing the two to become enemies. | + | '''James Potter''' is the father of Harry Potter, and husband of Lily Evans. He was part of the first Order of the Phoenix during the first Wizarding War. When a prophecy revealed that his son could defeat Lord Voldemort, he, Lily, and the infant Harry went into hiding. However, Peter Pettigrew, James' friend from Hogwarts, switched sides, and revealed to Voldemort where they were. He was killed trying to defend Harry from Voldemort. During his years at Hogwarts, he bullied Severus Snape, causing the two to become enemies. |
| | In the film adaptations, he is played by Adrian Rawlins. In ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'', a teenage James Potter is played by Robbie Jarvis. In ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'', he is played by Alfie Mcllwain as a boy. | | In the film adaptations, he is played by Adrian Rawlins. In ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'', a teenage James Potter is played by Robbie Jarvis. In ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'', he is played by Alfie Mcllwain as a boy. |