Well, a common scenario in fanfiction regarding Lily Potter's parents' death is that Death Eaters, following Voldemort's orders, stormed their home. They might have been brutally murdered while trying to protect something related to Lily or the wizarding world's future. Some fanfictions also suggest that there was a spy among their friends who informed the Death Eaters of their location, leading to their tragic end. It's all about exploring different angles and backstories that the original books might not have fully delved into.
One possible fanfiction could focus on the moments leading up to their death. It might show James trying to protect Lily and Harry until the very last moment. He could be shown using his wand to fend off Voldemort as long as he could, while Lily was huddled in a corner with baby Harry, praying for a miracle.
Fanfictions often depict the events leading to their death as full of mystery. Some show that there were signs of danger long before the actual attack. For example, strange disappearances in their neighborhood or odd behavior from people they knew.
One possibility could be that in this fanfiction, James Potter's fall to the dark side as a Death Eater creates a complex and tragic dynamic with Lily, the Auror. Maybe there are intense battles between them where their past relationship adds an extra layer of emotion. It could explore how their different paths change their views of each other and the wizarding world.
James might impress Lily's parents by showing his intelligence. For example, if they discuss a current event or a historical topic, James could offer well - thought - out opinions and insights. He could also show his caring side towards Lily, like how he always makes sure she's okay when they are out together. This would make her parents think he's a great partner for their daughter.
They could have been victims of a large - scale dark magic attack on their community. The Potters might have been well - known and respected in the wizarding community, so the dark forces might have targeted them as a way to strike fear into the hearts of others. It could have been a sudden and violent attack where they didn't have much time to defend themselves. In some fanfictions, this could be the start of a long - running feud between the good wizards and the dark wizards, with James Potter then growing up with a strong sense of vengeance and a desire to fight against the dark side.
One scenario could be that they were betrayed by someone close to them. This person could have leaked their whereabouts to the dark forces. As a result, the dark wizards attacked them when they least expected it. Another possibility is that they sacrificed themselves to protect James. They might have faced a group of powerful dark wizards alone to buy time for James to escape.
Some fanfictions might depict their deaths very realistically, following the canon as closely as possible. This means showing Voldemort's arrival, his demand for Harry, and the unwavering love of Lily that led to her sacrifice.
Well, perhaps in the fanfiction, James joins the Death Eaters because he is seeking power or has been misled. Lily is then faced with the difficult task of having to potentially fight the man she once loved. Their story could be a journey of redemption for James or a story of Lily having to make a hard choice between love and her duty.