Author and creator of the "Harry Potter" series, J.K. Rowling, is born in Bristol, England.
July 31, 1980
Harry Potter is Born
When Harry Potter is born to wizarding parents, James and Lily Potter, no one could have envisioned the chain of events set in motion on that day.
Harry's Parents are Murdered
1981
When Harry is just one year old, Voldemort attacks and kills his parents in their home, although unsuccessful at killing Harry, only leaving a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead.
1991
Harry Goes to Hogwarts
On Harry's 11th birthday, he Learns that he is a wizard and goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
1993
Harry Enters his Teenage Years
On his 13th birthday, Harry's Godfather Sirius Black gifts him with a Firebolt flying broomstick.
1998-1999
Harry's Showdown with Voldemort
During his last year at Hogwarts, Harry and his friends, Ron and Hermione, rally all the students and staff for a final battle to defeat the Dark Lord, Voldemort.
2018
The Next Generation
Married Couples Harry and Ginny and Ron Hermione meet at the train station to see their own young children of to their first year at Hogwarts.