An alternate RAB theory.

[Justin]

No: HPFGUIDX 142705

Goddlefrood:

> Your speculation regarding Filch has one quite large flaw. It is 
> that during the time when Tom Riddle was a student Filch was not the 
> caretaker. 


Justin:
Well, I will admit that my theory assumes that Filch was at Hogwarts 
when Riddle walked the halls, and true, there is no solid proof that 
he was. The main argument that he wasn't there comes from Mr. 
Weasley's recount of the time he was put in chains for detention by 
another caretaker. However, just becase there was another caretaker, 
doesn't nessesarily mean that Filch wasn't there. I have checked every 
reference to Filch in the Lexicon, plus every time line. There is no 
mention of Filch's age, or when he first came to Hogwarts. He is only 
list as 'older'. 

The thing I just can't figure about Regulas is how he would have known 
about the Holocruxes. Remember, Voldemort doesn't have friends, and 
trusts no one. I just can't see a Death-eater wannabe like Regulas 
having the access to them. Not to mention, hasn't Rowling beat the 
Black Family tree to death? What, are we going to find out that every 
wizard that plays a major role in the series is a Black? I think the 
Black family has pretty much run its course with the death of Sirius.

On another note, in another theory... no one has mentioned Borgin or 
Burke (I might be wrong in the spelling) the owners of the Dark Magic 
item shop. Riddle worked for them for a time, and they are both 
knowledgable about all kinds of dark items. Who's to say they didn't 
snatch the thing to sell?

Justin.