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Well, Voldemort was coming to kill Harry so that he couldn't fulfill a certain prophecy made by a certain Seer. James Potter attempted to hold off the Dark Lord while his wife ran off to protect Harry. Voldemort killed James and pursued and cornered Lily Potter. He told her to step aside, that she needn't die. He only wanted Harry. Lily refused, and Voldemort killed her. Next, he turned his wand to the infant Harry and cast the Killing Curse. But the curse rebounded upon Voldemort himself, weakening him beyond belief while Harry only sustained his legendary lightening scar. Harry had been safe from the curse because Lily sacrificed herself to protect him.

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