Death, Killing and Harry's Angst (WAS: A Simpler Scenario

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Silmariel: 
> 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.

Kathy W:
But DD didn't expect Snape at the Astronomy Tower. He was asking for 
Snape at Hogsmeade before he decided to go on to Hogwarts. He seemed 
to want Snape to treat his injuries. When he found out about the Dark 
Mark he changed his plans.

Why did DD decide to land on the tower in the fray instead of at the 
main doors? He must have wanted to leave his own mark on the events 
that were unfolding. He's still asking for Snape though. I'm not sure 
at what point DD gave up on treatment. While I'm assuming 
his "Severus, please" was his request for death, I'm open to other 
views.