Harry Potter is the only person in the world to have survived the killing curse of the dark wizard Lord Voldemort as an infant. After his parents (Lily and James Potter) were tragically killed, he was placed with the Dursleys, his shallow and unloving aunt and uncle who were ignorant of the wizarding world. For eleven years, he slept in a bug-filled cupboard under the stairs, was looked down upon, and was constantly lied to about his origins. However, he learns his secret past through stubborn wizarding letters arriving as his eleventh birthday approaches, and finally when Hagrid kicks down the door of the hut on a stormy night. Harry's primary function in the story is to reflect a brand-new universe (the wizarding world)—which is a great enigma even to himself—to the reader through innocent, discovering eyes. He is no ordinary hero; he is a humble chosen one, unaware of his own potential, yet destined to stand against great dark powers. On this journey toward Hogwarts, he begins to taste a sense of belonging through his new abilities, unknown wealth, and new friends (Ron Weasley).
When he was just a baby, his house was raided by the dark wizard Voldemort, and his parents were killed. Voldemort was unable to kill Harry for unknown reasons, but he left a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead that he would forever carry. After that night, on Professor Dumbledore's orders, he was left on his aunt's doorstep in the Muggle world.
He is very small and thin for his age (looking even skinnier because he had to wear Dudley's old, rag-like clothes for a long time). He has a thin face, black, stubborn hair that sticks up no matter how it’s cut, and bright green eyes. A piece of Scotch tape holds his glasses together at the center. He bears the famous lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
Ron Weasley
He adapts immediately and forms an equal friendship that ignores any disparity in background.
Rubeus Hagrid
He feels a fatherly or closest-friend bond with him, placing deep trust in him and following his lead.
Dudley Dursley
He avoids his physical violence as much as possible and silently laughs at his stupidity.
Vernon Dursley
He views him more as a nuisance than someone to be feared, and he involuntarily shakes his authority.