Why did Voldemort target Lily?

Sybill Trelawney
James and Lily were in the original Order of the Phoenix and therefore knew they were risking their lives in the war against Voldemort. Still, the Dark Lord's whole reason for trying to kill them all was to eliminate the threat posed by a certain prophecy.

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Did Voldemort want Lily to join him?

But the author also told The Leaky Cauldron's "PotterCast" podcast in 2007 that Voldemort tried to recruit Muggle-born Lily Potter, along with James, to join the group. She said it was established in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" that, "He wanted them, and they wouldn't come over."

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Did Voldemort kill Lily because of Snape?

Having been told half of the prophecy by Severus Snape, Voldemort came to believe his mortal enemy to be Harry Potter. He travelled to the Potters' home in Godric's Hollow and murdered James and Lily Potter, who died protecting infant Harry.

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Why did Voldemort let Lily live?

When snape came to know about Voldemort's intentions, he realized Voldemort might kill Lily, the love of his life. Therefore, he requested the Dark Lord to spare Lily's life. As Snape was one of his most loyal death eaters, Voldemort decided to consider this request and gave Lily a choice.

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Did Voldemort intend to kill Lily?

Voldemort repeatedly asks Lily to step aside rather than killing her outright like James. Previously, Snape had begged Voldemort not to kill Lily. When Voldemort refused to agree to that, Snape betrayed him to Dumbledore. However, it appears Voldemort had actually intended to grant Snape's request.

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Why Did Voldemort HAVE to Kill the Potters? - Harry Potter Explained

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How old was Lily when Voldemort killed her?

Why have we never considered this before? Both Lily and James Potter were killed by Voldemort aged 21 at Godric's Hollow on 31 October 1981, when Harry was just 1 year old, And the rest of the story, you no doubt know.

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Was Lily pregnant before Voldemort killed her?

We can therefore presumably safely conclude that Lily was not noticeably pregnant at the time she died.

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Why did Snape treat Harry so badly?

A Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Snape is hostile to Harry due to his resemblance to his father James Potter, who bullied Snape during their time together at Hogwarts. As the series progresses, Snape's character becomes more layered and enigmatic.

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Why didn t Lily end up with Snape?

Snape calls Lily a Mudblood, Lily tells James that she would never date him because he's an egotistical jerk. Later, Snape tries to apologize for calling Lily a Mudblood, but she's not interested; she ends their friendship due to his association with Death Eaters.

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Why doesn t Narcissa tell Voldemort Harry was dead?

Narcissa Malfoy's Very Dangerous Lie

But she was also a mother, which meant she was willing to risk everything to make sure her son was safe. When Harry survived Voldemort's Killing Curse for the second time, Narcissa pretended he was dead so she could get to Draco.

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Did Snape care for Harry or Lily?

Snape loved Lily deeply: through their years at Hogwarts; through her marriage to another wizard, James Potter; through his time as a Death Eater; and long after her murder at the wand of Lord Voldemort.

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What would happen if Lily chose Snape?

If Lily had chosen Severus, she wouldn't have defied and escaped Lord Voldemort(thrice), then Voldemort would have been left with one choice... Neville Longbottom, the child of parents who have defied Lord Voldemort thrice and who was born on closing day of July, and have the powers which Voldy had not...

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Did Lily know Snape loved her?

They were close friends, she saw in him someone special that she could care about. But she couldn't be with him. So, it seems like it was very unlikely that Lily ever found out Snape loved her.

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Why does Voldemort hate Lily and James Potter?

Sybill Trelawney

James and Lily were in the original Order of the Phoenix and therefore knew they were risking their lives in the war against Voldemort. Still, the Dark Lord's whole reason for trying to kill them all was to eliminate the threat posed by a certain prophecy.

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Why couldn t Voldemort love anyone?

Why is he incapable of love? Eventually, J.K. Rowling revealed to us that the reason Voldemort is unable to feel love is because he was conceived under the influence of a love potion.

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Why did Voldemort crumble when Harry touched him?

#1 Lily's Love, The Greatest Protection Charm

Love is the one thing that Voldemort is unable to handle and therefore when Quirrell was touched by Harry, he was burnt by the shield created to protect Harry as a result of Lily's love.

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Who loved Lily more Snape or James?

And although she was one of the few people at Hogwarts who was entirely unimpressed by him, her fellow Gryffindor James Potter was also deeply infatuated with her as well. Obviously Lily ultimately chose James Potter over Severus Snape, and Lily and James got married and had their only child, Harry Potter.

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Why did Harry name his son after Snape?

Harry Potter named his son after the character Professor Severus Snape in tribute to him dying for “for Harry out of love for Lily [Potter],”JK Rowling revealed on Friday.

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Did Snape regret call Lily a mudblood?

He Called Lily A Mudblood

Even though Snape repeatedly tried to apologize for his mistake afterward, it became clear that it was yet another incident that had done irreparable damage to their friendship.

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Did Harry ever forgive Snape?

The acclaimed author explained that Harry paid tribute to Snape because of “forgiveness and gratitude.” Though Snape bullied Harry, he also saved him. “Harry hoped in his heart that he too would be forgiven.

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Did Dumbledore love Harry?

Dumbledore reveals how thoroughly he loves Harry. Harry is brave, and Dumbledore is proud as any father would be. More than that, Dumbledore succumbs to a parent's weakness; he cares more about Harry's happiness and wellbeing than the wizarding world he is trying to protect.

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Did Snape sacrifice his life for Harry?

But, despite his maltreatment of Harry and the complicated killing of headmaster Dumbledore (who knew he was a double agent?), Snape did sacrifice his life for Harry at the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Why did Voldemort get Bellatrix pregnant?

"The Lestranges should be here," said Voldemort quietly. In short Lord Voldemort was the sperm donor for the Lestranges as Bella's husband Rodolphus Lestrange was firing blanks. Hence why they had no child so Lord Voldemort said he would father a child with Bellatrix to help out his best deatheater friends.

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Did Voldemort get Bellatrix pregnant?

Yes, Bellatrix and Voldemort did have a child.

intimate… which led to them having a baby girl which they named Delphini Riddle. Delphini grew up an orphan — as both her parents died during the Battle of Hogwarts — and was raised by Euphemia Rowle, who only took her in for the gold.

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Why didn t James sacrifice protect Lily?

Now, this has made the audience question why James Potter's death didn't protect his family, and the answer is simple: he was determined to fight Voldemort, knowing well that he could be killed, and the Dark Lord never asked him to step aside.

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