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What is the name of the town in which Lily and James Potter are buried?

Answer

Godric's Hollow

The story behind the answer

Godric’s Hollow is correct because it’s the Potters’ home and final resting place. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry and Hermione visit the village churchyard and find Lily and James’s graves bearing the epitaph “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” The visit marks a pivotal, reflective moment for Harry and deepens the series’ themes of love, loss, and sacrifice.

To remember: Godric’s Hollow is named for Godric Gryffindor and is where baby Harry survived Voldemort’s attack. The other choices are red herrings tied to different families or places: Ottery St. Catchpole is home to the Weasleys and Lovegoods, Hogsmeade is the all-wizarding village near Hogwarts, and Little

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