Harry Potter's Birthday Timeline

2018

The next generation heads to Hogwarts

The saga's final scene takes place 19 years after the beginning. Harry has married Ginny (Ron's younger sister), Ron and Hermione are also married and they all meet at the train station to see their own young children off to their first year at Hogwarts.

1998 — 1999

Harry's showdown with Voldemort

Between 1992 and 1998, Harry’s adventures continued along with his magical education at Hogwarts. He also discovered more about his parents, deepened his friendship with Ron and Hermione, and developed his first love interest. During his last year at Hogwarts, he, Ron, and Hermione rallied all the students and staff for a final battle to defeat the Dark Lord, Voldemort. Ultimately, they were successful, while enduring heartbreaking losses. And unexpected heroes emerged at the most critical moments.

1991

Harry went to Hogwarts

On Harry's 11th birthday, he learned to his amazement that he is a wizard, and went off to Hogwarts, leaving behind the neglectful and abusive Dursleys. Rubeus Hagrid, the Hogwarts representative sent to fetch Harry, also told him what happened to his parents. After arriving at Hogwarts and being sorted into the House of Gryffindor, he met and became best friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Grainger.

1981

Harry's parents were murdered

When Harry was just one year old, Voldemort attacked and killed his parents in their home. The Dark Lord also attempted to kill Harry but was unsuccessful, managing to leave only a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on the baby's forehead. Harry was sent to live with the distantly-related Dursleys, who treated him as a servant.