Did you know there are two Harry Potters? J.K. Rowling revealed new information about the beloved Potter family in a new post shared on Pottermore this week. RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Emma Watson Says ...

James Potter, the eldest son of ... Lily Potter's lack of appearance doesn't make sense in the play, given both Harry and Ginny are busy saving their second son from destroying the world. Related.

Read more: 20 ways Harry Potter changed the world Writing in a post on the Potter fan site Pottermore , Rowling disclosed that there are in fact two prominent Harry Potters in her self-created world.

RELATED: J.K. Rowling Urges Fans Not to Buy an Extremely Rare Stolen 'Harry Potter' Prequel Story She Wrote. The elder Harry was father to Fleamont Potter, who had James Potter, Harry's dad.