October 31 was considered an international holiday for the Wizarding world. In the beginning, it was only known as Samhain, where the ethereal nature of magic was at its peak and every witch and wizard could feel their power tingling underneath their skins. After the year 2001, the day added another title to its belt; the night when Lord Voldemort was defeated. It was the event that lifted the Wizarding World from the Dark Lord's oppressive clutches. Parents let out sighs of relief that they would no longer worry for their children's lives. Shops were closed, and pubs were filled with elated drunks. It soon became a tradition to offer a glass to the young infant that saved their world, to the young Boy-Who-Lived.

For the Potter family in Godric's Hollow, October 31st was the day their life came crashing down. It was the day that fractured a happy and loving family. In a matter of minutes, the warmth that emitted from the lovely cottage was replaced with tears, blood, and death. For James Charlus Potter, October 31st marked the death of his wife, Lily. For Daniel Henry Potter, Samhain was the day when he lost his twin. And for Harry James Potter, Halloween was the day he lost his magic.