1981

The following events occured in the year 1981:

Events

 * October 31: Lord Voldemort kills James and Lily Potter, but is later defeated by Harry. Harry is left with a lightning-shaped scar and is sent to live with Vernon, Petunia and Dudley Dursley.
 * November 1: Sirius Black is arrested for the murder of Peter Pettigrew. In reality, Pettigrew faked his death and went into hiding.

Births

 * Colin Creevey
 * Luna Lovegood to the editor of The Quibbler and his wife
 * August 11 - Ginny Weasley to Arthur and Molly Weasley

Deaths

 * October 31 - James Potter
 * October 31 - Lily Potter

Real-world events

 * Martial law declared in Poland.
 * Prince Charles and Lady Diana are married.
 * First launch of the space shuttle.