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Revision as of 15:51, 29 October 2009

Evans is the surname of a Muggle family, though they have some magical blood, as Lily Evans was a Muggle-born witch. They are Harry Potter's maternal family, and are known in the wizarding world for Lily's sacrifice to save Harry from Lord Voldemort. They are related to the Muggle Dursley family and wizarding Potter and Weasley families. They lived near Spinner's End, the residence of the Snape family.[1]

Family Members

PetuniaDursley

Petunia Dursley nee Evans

Lily Potter fullcoloured

Lily Potter nee Evans

Etymology

Evans is a Welsh or English surname derived from the given name Evan[2]. As a Welsh name, Evan means "young warrior"; it can also be considered a form of the name John, meaning "God is gracious"[3].

Behind the scenes

Notes and references