[the_old_crowd] Re: Death, Killing and Harry's Angst (WAS: A Simpler Scenario

[silmariel]

Serena:
<<Whatever else you believe about the AK - real or not -
I like to think Snape deliberately reomved DD from the
tower to protect him in some way.

Had he remained on top the other DE's might have been
tempted to take the body - presumably to Voldie as
evidence of his death - or mutilate it in some way...>>

Suprise surprise and found the locket with a letter directed to the Dark 
Lord...

Kneasy:
> So, get back to Hoggers and when someone is about to open the door -
> freeze Harry. He expected Snape and he expected Snape to do the business,
> but he had to make sure Harry didn't interfere. But it wasn't Snape.
> Complications ensue, but the end result was what he wanted.

Debbie:
> Interesting. So you don't think he expected Draco? I assumed that once he
> saw the Dark Mark, he knew Draco would be waiting for his return.

On rereading, I asumed he decided to walk into the trap, they just didn't need 
to land where the mark was but DD never suggested another destination, only 
to seek Snape. Him expecting Snape needs a little explanation, imo. Had they 
agreed previously to join where the Mark was if it ever appeared? A bit 
risky, isn't it? Had they agreed to meet at the Astronomy Tower? That's a 
noticeable coincidence, but with Felix Felicis at work isn't past that the 
best posible result was for DD to die.

I think once he saw the mark he knew his chances were narrow, and he had 
clearly stated that he was disposable. With the vow in mind, and the school 
at risk (I think it could have easily been a massacre), well, he made the 
most of his death. Noble, indeed.

Silmariel