d_arblay posted:does anyone else feel that Obi knew exactly what was going on at the homestead? that he sensed it from the outset and thats why he picked that very moment to come out and try to find Luke? it makes him seem a bit like a b**tard actually :P he probably knew they were in trouble and didnt feel any compassion to warn Luke, just keep him distracted enough until it was all over. in the scheme of things he must have been delighted they fried. in answer to the question, my above thoughts make me think that if owen and beru had survived obi-wan would just have gone back and killed them himself, framing it as the stormtroopers! it was clear owen was never letting Luke leave for fear he'd become like his Father.