[HPforGrownups] Re: Did James and Lily know about the prophecy?

[David Gabbard]

No: HPFGUIDX 106672

Aggie now:
I didn't think that James, Lily, Frank, Alice etc 
knew about the prophecy. It's not mentioned either way in canon (is 
it?).  It was my understanding that only DD, the eavesdropper and 
then consequently, LV knew.  Not sure where I got this idea from but 
it's good to know that I'm not the only one!  

It is possible that Neville knows more than he's telling as he does 
tend to keep his cards close to his chest.  I'm sure he will play a 
VERY significant role in the next two books.    


David Gabbard:
I'm not sure if James and Lily knew about the prophecy, but Prisoner of Azkaban, American Edition, Page 204:
 
"...Fudge dropped his voice and proceeded in a sort of low rumble. Not many people are aware that the Potters knew You-Know_who was after them..."
 
So if James and Lily knew Lord Voldemort may be after them, I think it is plausible the Longbottom's were also in hiding.