oh BB, Please don't overthink this thing! I like your point about the true connection being the scar, but "emotional scar"? NO, no, no. I have made this point before and will again here - death does not always mean gone forever. Did you ever watch Flatliners? People are walking around all over town who've died. I still like to think Jo would want everything to work out in the end. Would I feel let down if the series ended with He-who-must-not-be-named ruling the world and Harry dead and buried? YES. Would you?