Why am I losing memory after I delete a file?

I have a Macbook Pro and it runs OS X 10.5. I downloaded a torrent movie the other day put it on a flashdrive and deleted all associated files and I still lost 2+ GB of memory. How is this possible and how do I fix it? I dont think I should lose that much space after I delete a downloaded file otherwise whats the point of deleting. My flash drive is a Geek Squad 16 GB with no U3 technology. Please help as this is uber frustrating!

OK, so it's solved.
Whatever you download goes (if all defaults are set) to the Downloads folder in your user profile.
Depending on the file type and software settings a copy CAN be made without it being obvious to the user.
For example if you download an mp3 file (of your friend's band playing in their garage), it will go to Downloads. If you click on it and it opens in iTunes, a copy of that file will be put into the itunes library - making it two copies of the same file. If you then delete it form the Downloads the iTunes copy stays on your HD until you delete it (best way would be to do it through iTunes).
Same with some video files, if played through itunes, a copy will be made. QT will not make a copy as it doesn't use the "library" concept.
Images and some video - if imported to iPhoto - again, a copy will be put into the library.
Also remember that if you drag any files between volumes, the default action is COPY.
If a file is locked, even if you drag from a folder to another - the default action is COPY as well.
What happened in your case, I don't know, but all is well it would seem.
And one more thing (a bit off topic, but worth knowing)...
If you delete a file from a flash drive, you must empty the trash while the drive is plugged in, otherwise it will re-apear in trash every time you plug the drive in.
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