Wedding of James Potter I and Lily Evans

The wedding of James Potter and Lily Evans took place in 1979 or 1980. Their close friend Sirius Black served as best man. Lily's sister Petunia did not attend for she was highly against Lily being a witch and marrying a wizard. It is possible that Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew attended, as they were good friends of James. They had a quiet wedding, as this was during the First Wizarding War.

Aftermath
Following their marriage, James and Lily moved into Godric's Hollow. They then defied Lord Voldemort three times. On 31 July ,1980, James and Lily had their only child; Harry James Potter. Albus Dumbledore put the Fidelius Charm on the Potters' house to protect the them. Their first secret Keeper being Sirius Black, but this was shortly changed to Peter Pettigrew. Sirius Black, who served as James' best man, became Harry's godfather. On the night of 31 October, 1981, Lily and James were murdered by Voldemort because he thought that Harry filled a prophecy told to him. Harry survived the death curse with only a scar.



Attendees

 * James Potter- Groom
 * Lily Evans - Bride
 * Sirius Black - Best Man

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)