What happend to Lily's Parents?

[Serena Moonsilver]

No: HPFGUIDX 59457

I know this question comes up a lot (and may be answered in OotP) but 
for now I just want to put forth this theory.

It's commonly held that the Evans must be dead because if they 
weren't why hasn't Harry at the very least met and the most stay with 
them instead of the Dursely's.  On this point, I concur.

The question is how did they die--my answer--victims in the war with 
Voldemort.

1.  They died before Harry defeated Voldemort because otherwise a) 
Harry would have been left with them (hopefully) b) neither Harry or 
Dudley seem to know them.

2.  They died after Harry and Dudley were born.  It seems to me the 
only way Petunia would know about Harry being born is if she heard it 
from her mother (and or father).

3.  Now, I know its possible for two people to die within a year of 
each other, but that same year seems to be when Voldemorts rise was 
at it's peak.  And he was all about killing muggles.  And he wanted 
to hurt the Potters/send them a message.  What if he killed Lily's 
parents as a warning?

Serena