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| + | |died = Between [[June]] [[1978]] and [[31 July]] [[1980]]<ref name="death">{{WW|the-potter-family}}: "''Fleamont and Euphemia lived long enough to see [[Wedding of James Potter I and Lily Evans|James marry a Muggle-born girl called Lily Evans]], but not to meet their grandson, [[Harry Potter|Harry]].''"</ref> |
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| + | |blood = [[Pure-blood]] or [[half-blood]]<ref name="blood">We know Euphemia's son [[James Potter I|James]] is a pure-blood ({{HBP|chapter=12}}), which means [https://web.archive.org/web/20100526160148/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/faq_view.cfm?id=58 none of his parents or grandparents are Muggles or Muggle-borns]. This means that James's parents are either pure-blood or half-blood, same for his grandparents.</ref> |
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| − | |died=Between [[1975]] and [[31 October]], [[1981]]<ref>Mr. Potter and his wife took [[Sirius Black]] in when he was sixteen years old, around [[1975]] or [[1976]]. They died sometime before their grandson [[Harry Potter]] was orphaned on [[31 October]], [[1981]].</ref> |
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+ | '''Euphemia Potter'''<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore">{{WW|the-potter-family}}</ref> (died c. [[1979]]) was a [[pure-blood]]<ref name="blood"/> [[Wizardkind|witch]]. She was married to [[Fleamont Potter]], with whom she had one son, [[James Potter I|James]], thus making her the paternal grandmother of the famous [[Harry Potter]], and the great-grandmother of [[James Potter II|James Sirius]], [[Albus Potter|Albus Severus]], and [[Lily L. Potter|Lily Luna Potter]]. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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+ | Little is known about Euphemia's early life. She and her husband [[Fleamont Potter|Fleamont]] lived a comfortable life due to his wealth. They had trouble having children and eventually gave up the hope of ever having a son or daughter of their own.<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" /> However, in [[1959]], to the couple's shock and delight, Euphemia discovered she was [[pregnancy|pregnant]], and gave birth to a son, [[James Potter I|James]], on [[27 March]] [[1960]].<ref name="DH16">{{DH|B|16}}</ref> Due to her late-in-life pregnancy, James was an only child, and was doted on quite a lot.<ref name="TLC">[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2005/0705-tlc_mugglenet-anelli-3.htm The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet interview, 16th July 2005]</ref> |
| − | When James's friend, [[Sirius Black]], ran away from [[12 Grimmauld Place|home]] at age sixteen, he found refuge in the [[Potter family|Potter]] household. |
+ | When James's best friend, [[Sirius Black]], ran away from [[12 Grimmauld Place|home]] at age sixteen, he found refuge in the [[Potter family|Potter]] household. Euphemia and her husband came to regard Sirius as something of a second son. After Sirius moved into his own flat, he kept in touch with the [[Potter family|Potters]], and was always welcome to have lunch with them on Sundays.<ref name="op6">{{OOTP|B|6}}</ref> |
| − | [[File:MirrorofErised.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|[[Harry Potter]] seeing his [[Lily Evans|mother]], [[James Potter I|father]], and other relatives in the [[Mirror of Erised]].]] |
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| + | Advancing in age, both Euphemia and her husband Fleamont succumbed to [[Dragon Pox]] shortly after the marriage of their son James to [[Lily J. Potter|Lily Evans]], in [[1978]]–[[1979]], dying within days of each other.<ref name="PotterFamilyPottermore" /><ref name="TLC" /> Euphemia never got a chance to meet her grandson, who would only be born after his grandparents' deaths, on [[31 July]] [[1980]], but she was among the relatives who Harry saw when he looked into the [[Mirror of Erised]] in late [[1991]].<ref name="PS12">{{PS|B|12}}</ref> |
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| − | Mrs. Potter and her husband both succumbed to a fatal wizarding illness.<ref name=TLC /> They were elderly at the time, suggesting they might have contracted [[dragon pox]], which is known to be especially dangerous for older wizards. |
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| − | Their deaths occurred at some point between when they took in Sirius and the night of [[31 October]], [[1981]]. On that fateful Halloween, James and his wife [[Lily Evans|Lily]] were murdered by [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], and their son [[Harry Potter|Harry]] was sent to live with only [[Dursley family|surviving relatives]]. |
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| + | Euphemia is a name of Greek origin. 'Eu' means 'good', and 'phemi' means 'to speak'; its full meaning is usually translated to mean 'well-spoken, auspicious speech or good repute'.<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/name/euphemia</ref> |
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| − | In all likelihood, Mrs. Potter never got a chance to meet her grandson, but she was probably among the relatives who Harry saw when he looked into the [[Mirror of Erised]] in [[1991]]<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 13</ref>. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | *The name 'Euphemia' is not unusual to see in British and Scottish ancestral trees, and has been the name of several European queens. A common nickname for those with the name is 'Effie'. |
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| − | *[[Charlus Potter]] and [[Dorea Black]], who appear on the [[House of Black|Black family tree]], have been speculated to be James Potter's parents. The couple had one child, a [[Charlus Potter's son|son]] whose name has not been revealed. If Dorea was in fact James's mother, she would have been forty when he was born<ref>[[House of Black|Black family tree]]</ref>, which seems to align with [[J. K. Rowling]]'s revelation about the age of James' parents. However, Dorea died at fifty-seven, which conflicts with Rowling's statement that James' mother was "old in wizarding terms" when she died. (J.K. Rowling, however, has said that maths is not her strong point and this could just be a mistake)<ref name=TLC />. Also, when James was young, he stated that his father was in Gryffindor and he didn't mention his mother, which might be another hint, as almost all [[House of Black|Blacks]] have been Slytherins. |
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| + | *It was once presumed that [[Charlus Potter]] and [[Dorea Black]], who appeared on the [[House of Black|Black family tree]], might have been James's parents (since it was known that Charlus and Dorea also had [[Charlus Potter's son|one son]]). However, [[J. K. Rowling]] revealed via {{PM}} that that was not the case. It is still more than likely, however, that Charlus Potter is somehow related to Fleamont. |
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| − | **However, it is also unlikely that Dorea is James Potter's mother as James' parents took Sirius Black into their home after he ran away from his family. As Sirius' uncle Alphard was disowned for simply giving Sirius "a decent amount of gold" when he ran away, it is likely that Dorea would also have been disowned for allowing Sirius to live with them. |
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| + | *Euphemia Potter shares the same first name with [[Euphemia Rowle]]. Whilst they share the same name, they can be considered polar opposites to each other. Euphemia Potter took in a recently-disowned [[Sirius Black]] and was a mother figure to him, whereas Euphemia Rowle was abusive and only took [[Delphini]] in for gold. |
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| − | **Furthermore, as Dorea's name had not been removed from the tree, if she were James' mother then his name would have been on the tree as well, even if he were burned off later for marrying a muggle-born witch. However, Sirius never makes any mention of being related to James. |
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| + | *Harry's view of his paternal grandparents was the polar opposite of Voldemort's. Whereas Tom Riddle had hatred for both sides of his family, particularly his patrilineal descent, Harry, who lost his father at a young age, was also saddened by never getting the chance to meet his father's parents. The Mirror of Erised showing Harry having a family reunion reflected his love for the idea of grandparents, and of a caring family in general. As Harry knew nothing about them, whether this feeling of love and respect for Fleamont and Euphemia Potter would have born out had he known them is likely, but debatable. |
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| + | *Euphemia's actions in taking in a young [[Sirius Black]] and becoming a mother-figure in his life would later be echoed with her grandson [[Harry Potter|Harry]] being taken in by [[Molly Weasley]] and treated like a son in the absence of his own family. Ironically, Molly is the maternal grandmother of Euphemia's great-grandchildren [[James Potter II|James]], [[Albus Potter|Albus]] and [[Lily L. Potter|Lily]]. |
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==Appearances== |
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Latest revision as of 10:23, 19 December 2023
Euphemia Potter[3] (died c. 1979) was a pure-blood[2] witch. She was married to Fleamont Potter, with whom she had one son, James, thus making her the paternal grandmother of the famous Harry Potter, and the great-grandmother of James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna Potter.
Biography
Little is known about Euphemia's early life. She and her husband Fleamont lived a comfortable life due to his wealth. They had trouble having children and eventually gave up the hope of ever having a son or daughter of their own.[3] However, in 1959, to the couple's shock and delight, Euphemia discovered she was pregnant, and gave birth to a son, James, on 27 March 1960.[4] Due to her late-in-life pregnancy, James was an only child, and was doted on quite a lot.[5]
When James's best friend, Sirius Black, ran away from home at age sixteen, he found refuge in the Potter household. Euphemia and her husband came to regard Sirius as something of a second son. After Sirius moved into his own flat, he kept in touch with the Potters, and was always welcome to have lunch with them on Sundays.[6]
Advancing in age, both Euphemia and her husband Fleamont succumbed to Dragon Pox shortly after the marriage of their son James to Lily Evans, in 1978–1979, dying within days of each other.[3][5] Euphemia never got a chance to meet her grandson, who would only be born after his grandparents' deaths, on 31 July 1980, but she was among the relatives who Harry saw when he looked into the Mirror of Erised in late 1991.[7]
Etymology
Euphemia is a name of Greek origin. 'Eu' means 'good', and 'phemi' means 'to speak'; its full meaning is usually translated to mean 'well-spoken, auspicious speech or good repute'.[8]
Behind the scenes
- The name 'Euphemia' is not unusual to see in British and Scottish ancestral trees, and has been the name of several European queens. A common nickname for those with the name is 'Effie'.
- It was once presumed that Charlus Potter and Dorea Black, who appeared on the Black family tree, might have been James's parents (since it was known that Charlus and Dorea also had one son). However, J. K. Rowling revealed via Pottermore that that was not the case. It is still more than likely, however, that Charlus Potter is somehow related to Fleamont.
- Euphemia Potter shares the same first name with Euphemia Rowle. Whilst they share the same name, they can be considered polar opposites to each other. Euphemia Potter took in a recently-disowned Sirius Black and was a mother figure to him, whereas Euphemia Rowle was abusive and only took Delphini in for gold.
- Harry's view of his paternal grandparents was the polar opposite of Voldemort's. Whereas Tom Riddle had hatred for both sides of his family, particularly his patrilineal descent, Harry, who lost his father at a young age, was also saddened by never getting the chance to meet his father's parents. The Mirror of Erised showing Harry having a family reunion reflected his love for the idea of grandparents, and of a caring family in general. As Harry knew nothing about them, whether this feeling of love and respect for Fleamont and Euphemia Potter would have born out had he known them is likely, but debatable.
- Euphemia's actions in taking in a young Sirius Black and becoming a mother-figure in his life would later be echoed with her grandson Harry being taken in by Molly Weasley and treated like a son in the absence of his own family. Ironically, Molly is the maternal grandmother of Euphemia's great-grandchildren James, Albus and Lily.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance) (Appears in flashback(s)) (Appears in Mirror of Erised)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (First identified as Euphemia Potter)
- Wizarding World
Notes and references
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "The Potter Family" at Wizarding World: "Fleamont and Euphemia lived long enough to see James marry a Muggle-born girl called Lily Evans, but not to meet their grandson, Harry."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 We know Euphemia's son James is a pure-blood (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 12), which means none of his parents or grandparents are Muggles or Muggle-borns. This means that James's parents are either pure-blood or half-blood, same for his grandparents.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "The Potter Family" at Wizarding World
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 16 (Godric's Hollow)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet interview, 16th July 2005
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 6 (The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 12 (The Mirror of Erised)
- ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/euphemia