Harry Potter (character)

Harry Potter is the protaganist of the book series Harry Potter, written by J. K. Rowling. He was born on July 31st, 1980 in Godric's Hollow. Both of his parents died protecting him from Voldemort, an evil wizard looking to wipe out all Muggles (nonwizards) and Mudbloods (wizards with Muggle parents and no wizarding heritage). He is raised by his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and recieves a letter in the mail at the age of eleven. He enrolls in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and studies magic. He is played by Daniel Radcliffe in the film adaptions.