Changes: St Jerome's graveyard

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"Behind the church, row upon row of snowy tombstones protruded from a blanket of pale blue that was flecked with dazzling red, gold, and green wherever the reflections from the stained glass hit the snow."

— Description.^[src]

This graveyard was located in Godric's Hallow, next to the Parish Church of St. Clementine. It was the home of the graves of many former residents of the village, both Muggles and wizardkind, including memebers of such prominent families as the Peverells, the Potters, and the Dumbledores.

History

Early history

"The graveyard is full of the names of ancient magical families, and this accounts, no doubt, for the stories of hauntings that have dogged the little church beside it for many centuries."

— Bathilda Bagshot, A History of Magic.^[src]

The graveyard may have been created by Godric Gryffindor, who founded the village of Godric's Hallow. It was at least in existence by 1291, as Ignotus Peverell, who died in that year, is buried in this graveyard.

Many people, both wizards and Muggles, would be buried in the graveyard over the centuries, including people such as Kendra and Ariana Dumbledore, a member of the Abbott family, and James and Lily Potter.

1997

Harry Potter: "I've been thinking. I — I want to go to Godric's Hollow."

Hermione Granger: "Yes. Yes, I've been wondering that too. I really think we'll have to."

— Harry Potter and Hermione Granger decide to visit Godric's Hallow.^[src]

On 24 December, 1997, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger visited Godric's Hallow as part of their search for Horcruxes. On their way to try and locate Bathilda Bagshot, they passed this graveyard and decided to take a detour to visit the grave of Harry's parents. During their search for it, they discovered other graves, including Ignotus Peverell's, which showed them another use of a symbol they would later learn was associated with the Deathly Hallows, and the Dumbledores', which confirmed what they had read in The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore about the Dumbledores having lived in the village. After finding the Potters' grave, Harry began to cry, and Hermione conjured some flowers to place at the grave. The two then made their way to leave, only pausing once to ascertain if someone was watching them.

Known burials

Behind the scenes

In the novel Harry and Hermione came to this graveyard disguised as an old couple, however in the video game as well as LEGO game they visit the graveyard as themselves, though Hermione liked the idea of using Polyjuice Potion.

Appearances

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

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 ==Behind the scenes==
-*In the novel Harry and Hermione came to this graveyard disguised as an old couple, however in the film, video game as well as LEGO game they visit the graveyard as themselves, though Hermione liked the idea of using [[Polyjuice Potion]].
+*In the novel Harry and Hermione came to this graveyard disguised as an old couple, however in the video game as well as LEGO game they visit the graveyard as themselves, though Hermione liked the idea of using [[Polyjuice Potion]].
 ==Appearances==