Harry shouldn't see Thestrals

[arynnoctavia]

No: HPFGUIDX 121751



It says in book 5 that Harry can see the Thestrals because he saw 
Cedric die, but if you look in book 4 that isn't true.

When Harry and Cedric arrive in the cemetery Harry's scar hurts him 
and he puts his hands over his face and falls to the ground. Direct 
quote: "he was on the ground and he could see nothing at all; his 
head was about to split open." GOF pg.638 

While down on the ground he hears "Kill the spare" A blast of green 
light blazes through his eyelids, and he hears something heavy fall 
beside him. He opens his eyes, barfs then turns his head and sees 
Cedric dead. So he didn't see him actually die. He only sees the body 
afterward.  But, according to Hagrid and Umbridge you have to witness 
someone die, not see their dead body. I have seen dead people (within 
half a minute after death, but have never actually watched someone 
die, which (I assume) is a very different experience. Any thoughts?

--Arynn Octavia