jstuart1:I don't remember for sure since I'm already almost through another series but....IIRC it was hinted at that Snape did have a used book. I think D is comming back and that Snape is nowhere near the bad guy he was made out to be. There is some reason that D let Snape finally have the Defense class after all this time. Wonder if Snape is related to Harry somehow? Even if Harry doesn't go back to Hogwarts, I think the series will end there. It was hinted at strongly that V felt a strong tie to Hogwarts. Darn I wish the next book was out already!! I really hate having to get partway through a series then have to wait for the next book.
I also think Snape killing Dumbledore was part of the maste plan of D's. I do think though that Harry will be persuaded back to Hogwarts. She stated in the beginning that the books were to be Harry's 7 years at Hogwarts. As far as V's ties to Hogwarts, perhaps he has other Horcruxes there???? They talk about a snake being a possible Horcrux in this book. So I have been going back and re-reading all the others for clues. The only snakes that had any prominence were the Basilisk and the one that is always with V in book 4.
Yes waiting for the last book is agonizing. :doctor: