Godric's Hollow

[Jonathan Pessin]

No: HPFGUIDX 53161

Carrie:
Also, how come it is Lily's sacrifice to save Harry that means anything?? Why didn't James' sacrifice work to protect Lily or Harry? Is that why he stayed and didn't apparate away, turn into a dog and run, or do the Avakedavra spell first - because he was trying to make the sacrifice himself and save the rest of his family?? 

Taryn:
Because Lily had the /chance/ to step aside. James, from what we know from Harry's memories, was not given that. He was simply killed. Lily, however, was told to stand aside, but refused. She might have lived, but gave up her life to protect Harry.

Me:
I think there's also something special about a mother's love, which may have amplified the protection.  I mean, you hear this sort of thing all over, that a mother's love is one of the strongest things possible.  I think some protection comes from any sacrifice, but the sacrifice of a mother for her child is probably the most powerful protection, because it's the most powerful love.  

Hobbit-guy