Did Snape see Regulus's Death? (Was: Reading the Runes . . . .)

[Adesa]

No: HPFGUIDX 166965

> Carol:
> Thank you. It's an important point, IMO. I'm sure that young Snape
> *saw* Regulus die, but if he had done it himself, I don't think that
> JKR would have broken off where she did. I remain convinced that 
DD's
> death is Snape's first murder, maybe even his first Unforgiveable 
Curse.

<Major Snippage>

Now Adesa:
I've not kept up with this list on a regular basis for a while now, 
so forgive me if this has been covered before (hasn't it *all*? ;o>).

I believe that Regulus is not dead, but in hiding. Didn't JKR have 
Dumbledore tell Draco (and us) that there are ways to make it seem as 
if you'd died, but you're really in the Wizarding World's Witness 
Protection Program?  Add to this tidbit that Regulus and Snape could 
have been buddies, spies abound on both sides, and Dumbledore's firm 
faith in Snape, and I smell a plot twist. I just wonder where Harry 
will find Regulus. Most likely (in my mind) is at Godric's Hollow.

Adesa in Virginia