Through J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, we are introduced to the tragic character of Harry Potter. His life is destined to conclude in either his death or the murder of the antagonist, Lord Voldemort. At the beginning of the narrative, Harry lives with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. Their treatment of him adds to his tragic childhood, but the deeper tragedy is that he is not raised by his own parents. We later learn that Harry’s parents were murdered by Lord Voldemort. Most importantly, his mother, Lily, protects Harry and sacrifices her life for him. Harry survives and becomes the “boy who lived.” As we learn of her loving self-sacrifice, we are moved by Lily Potter’s love for her son. As the narrative continues, we are given further details of the effects of her sacrifice, which reveals a beautiful and powerful magic that protects Harry throughout his life. A Beautiful, Powerful Magic Harry must return to his aunt and uncle’s house each summer when school is not in session. It is not until The Order of the Phoenix that we learn why. Lily’s sacrifice not only hindered Voldemort from killing Harry immediately, but it protects him from further harm even after she died. After Voldemort’s attempt to kill Harry fails, Harry receives a unique scar, and Voldemort is left as a bodiless soul. Furthermore, Harry is protected by his mother’s nearest blood relative, which is his aunt. Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, explains this protection: Love Begets Love: The Love of Lily and Harry Alexis J. McKay
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