Snape's family killed?

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 125041


 > Clare:
> My theory is that Snape was married with a child. His wife and 
> child were then killed by Voldemort. This was more than likely an 
> accident. 
> Maybe they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Voldemort, 
> being completely evil, showed no remorse or regret about the 
> incident. This could explain why Snape changed sides, why he is so 
> angry, and why DD trusts him so much.
> 
> I would like to hear some thoughts on this theory. 
>

Valky: 
No debunk yet Clare, I too think that Snape is married. 
I think his wife is either dying, or else is a ghost. I don't think 
he has children. IIRC Severus doesn't stay at Hogwarts over 
Christmas, but OTOH he doesn't appear to have a happy home life to 
speak of either, so my money is on an existing, but tragic one. 

As for that being to do with Voldemort and the DE's I think, yes, it 
probably has. Though I wouldn't be quick to assume that Sanpes wife 
was an entirely innocent person. Perhaps she was DE, too. I think 
that whatever tragic thing might have happened to Severus' 
hypothetical family it *would* have *something* to do with his 
loyalty to Dumbledore. But I am wandering onto highly speculative 
ground there. Got any canon Clare?