Did James Potter and Lily Potter have a house elf?

We can only guess. Let's see... according to the books only old wizarding families taking residence in elaborate establishments, like mansions, owned house elves. read more

The Potter family is sure old, but only made good fortunes during the time of Fleamont potter (James potter's father); also Potters are humble and hardworking. So we can say that they did not own an house Elf. A letter written by Lily to Sirius when Harry was a year old did not mention any house elf (there was a reference to a cat though). read more

Although House elves dont need to be paid, they usually come with old manors and mansions, that are large, and have a history along with a long line of pure blood descendants. The weasleys, therefore, did not have a house elf, and had to satisfy their hearts with having a ghoul in the attic. read more

They both have red hair, they both married a Potter: Lily married James; Ginny married Harry, they both were popular in school, both weren't afraid to stand up for their friends: Lily when the Marauders harassed Severus Snape, and Ginny when people ridiculed Luna Lovegood by calling her Loony Lovegood. read more

He liked to hex people for fun. He was a known prankster. And yeah, he mostly grew out of it or whatever, but like, let's be real — a house elf from the kitchens would be a more effective disciplinarian than James Potter. Nay, a doorknob. read more