James Potter II

James Sirius Potter
Biographical information
Born	Between 1 September, 2003 and 31 August, 2004
Blood status	Pure-blood
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Hair colour	Jet black
Eye colour	Bright brown
Skin colour	Light
Family information
Family members	Ignotus Peverell (paternal ancestor) † Linfred of Stinchcombe (paternal ancestor) † Hardwin Potter (paternal ancestor) † Ralston Potter (paternal ancestor) † Henry Potter (paternal ancestor) † Fleamont Potter (paternal ancestor) † Euphemia Potter (paternal ancestor) † Henry Potter (paternal ancestor) † Mrs. Potter (paternal ancestor) Mr Evans (paternal ancestor) † Mrs Evans (paternal ancestor) † James Potter (paternal grandfather) † Lily Potter (née Evans) (paternal grandmother) † Arthur Weasley (maternal grandfather) Molly Weasley (née Prewett) (maternal grandmother) Harry Potter (father) Ginevra Potter (née Weasley) (mother) Albus Potter (brother) Lily Luna Potter (sister) Ron Weasley (uncle/godfather) Hermione Granger (aunt/godmother) Rose Weasley (cousin) Hugo Weasley (cousin) Tom Riddle (distant cousin) † Potter family House of Black Weasley family
Affiliation
House	Gryffindor
Loyalty	Potter family Weasley family Prewett family Peverell family Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Gryffindor

Albus Potter: "I won't! I won't be in Slytherin!"

Ginny Potter: "James, give it a rest!"

James: "I only said he might be. There's nothing wrong with that."

— James teasing his younger brother Albus

James Sirius Potter (born c. 2004) was a half-blood wizard, the eldest child of Harry and Ginevra Potter (née Weasley). His godparents, as well as his uncle and aunt are Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. James has two younger siblings: Albus Severus and Lily Luna.

James was named in honour of his paternal grandfather and his father's godfather (James Potter and Sirius Black). He began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 2015 and was Sorted into Gryffindor house.

Biography

Early life (2004-2015)

James Sirius Potter was born in 2004 to Harry and Ginny Potter. In 2014, James, along with his family, attended the finale of the Quidditch World Cup in the Patagonian Desert. A few days before the match, his father introduced him and his younger brother Albus to the Bulgarian National Quidditch team Seeker, and an old associate of his father, Viktor Krum.

Hogwarts years (2015-)

James first started attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on 1 September, 2015, and was Sorted into Gryffindor, to nobody's surprise and Teddy Lupin's disappointment.

Two years later, James was seen going to Hogwarts on 1 September, 2017 with Albus, who was just starting his first year. James was starting his third year. Contemporaries at school include his cousins Victoire and Rose, as well as Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius, though they are in different years.

James Potter on the Hogwarts Express, waving to his parents

When his family gathered to see him and his brother off at Platform 9¾, King's Cross Station on 1 September, 2017, James interrupted his cousin Victoire snogging Teddy Lupin, and then ran off to tell his family and other relatives. He was disappointed when they did not react strongly. At some point, James would also steal the Marauder's Map from his father's desk drawer.

Physical appearance

James like his younger brother, Albus, takes after their paternal family in looks. As he did not have the same almond-shaped green eyes as his father and paternal grandmother, he may have inherited his mother's bright brown eyes. James did, however, inherit his father's untidy jet black hair. He has mostly his father's and grandfather's facial features.

Personality and traits

"You interrupted them? You are so like Ron —"

— Ginny regarding her son's personality

James is much like his uncle, Ron Weasley, for his poor timing and knack for interfering with other people's love lives. He also seems to have inherited his sense of humor and love for mischief from his two uncles, Fred and George Weasley, and having a fondness for teasing his siblings and making mischief.

He is also very much like his two namesakes, James Potter I and Sirius Black, in his mischievous and trouble-making nature.

Possessions

The Marauder's Map

• Marauder's Map: The Marauder's Map was made by his grandfather and namesake James, along with his friends during their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It once belonged to his father Harry and was one of his most treasured possessions. At some point he stole the map out of his father's desk.
• Wand: It can be assumed that before boarding the Hogwarts Express, James and his family traveled to Ollivander's wand shop in Diagon Alley and there he bought his wand. His wand is of unknown length, wood, and core type.
• Owl: When boarding the Hogwarts Express it was shown that he had a owl in a cage resting on top of his school bag and trunk.

Relationships

Family

Potter family

James with his parents and siblings

James has a very strong connection with both of his parents, even though he does not want to show it in front of other people, especially girls and friends. Still, he permitted his parents' hugs and kisses, before rushing off to the Hogwarts Express in 2017, and wrote to them three times a week the previous year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

James is the oldest of three children, and he enjoys teasing his younger siblings Albus and Lily. However, he is on good terms with both of them. James is willing to move into Albus's room if Teddy moves in; Harry, however, thinks such an act would be a disaster, saying that James and Albus "will share a room only when I want the house demolished." This might imply that James and Albus frequently argue with one another — more than what is seen at King's Cross in 2017, anyway.

Weasley family

James has many cousins, like Rose who is close in age with his brother and in the same year at Hogwarts and Hugo who is the same age as his sister, Lily.

Teddy Lupin

When James saw Teddy kissing Victoire, he ran to tell his family, but he was disappointed with their reaction. However, he shared his younger sister's and Albus's desire for Teddy to become an official member of the extended Potter-Weasley family.

Etymology

• James is a Hebrew name from the name Jacob, meaning "Heel" as in Genesis narrative, Jacob was born grasping Esau's heel and later bought his birthright. This was the name of James's grandfather and the middle name of his father.
• Sirius is the meaning of "Star" as it is the brightest star seen from Earth, it is also the Dog Star from Ancient Greek Mythology as he was Orion's dog. This is the name of James's father's godfather.
• Potter is a very common surname of English origin. It traditionally refers to the occupation of making pottery. Beatrix Potter was a well-known English children's author.
• Potter's Field is the name for a burial ground for the unknown or unclaimed dead, particularly soldiers and orphans; the Potter family had many members that fit that description.
• The Potter Box is a model for making ethical decisions developed at Harvard University.

Behind the scenes

The fanonical James Potter series

• James is portrayed in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 by Will Dunn.
• James Potter II is the main character in the book James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing (and associated sequels), a non-canonical continuation of the Harry Potter series endorsed by (though not actually connected or affiliated with) J. K. Rowling.
• James was given the names of two Marauders and it is said that he stole the Marauder's Map from his father's desk drawer. It is unknown if he shared the map with his friends or siblings.
• It is also interesting to note that James picked his younger brother Albus, who was named partially after Severus Snape, just like how his paternal grandfather James Potter I picked on Severus Snape. It is also implied that they occasionally quarrel since their father wouldn't let James share his room with Albus and added that he would do so if he want their house demolished.
• On 1 September 2015, J.K. Rowling tweeted that James was starting at Hogwarts, officially marking the year that James started Hogwarts, also revealing his age and year.
• Sirius Black, his half-namesake and father's godfather, is also his third cousin once removed through his mother Ginny. They are also related through Lucretia Black, James's great-great aunt by marriage and second cousin twice removed and Sirius's aunt by blood.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game) (Mentioned only)
• J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life (Mentioned only)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
• Pottermore (Mentioned only)