Harry Potter is a fictional character created by author J.K. Rowling and the protagonist of her series of books, films, and plays. He is a wizard who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and is best known for his role in defeating the Dark Lord Voldemort. HARRY Potter is also known as the 'Boy Who Lived' because he survived an attack by Voldemort when he was a baby. He is a powerful wizard and is often referred to as the 'Chosen One' due to his ability to defeat Voldemort.