So this is the fate that awaited soulbonds should they not fall in line, it was a wonder that there weren't more sitting amongst his ranks when this was the alternative. He surmised most bonds were Gryffindors back in the first war and so would never choose this haunted life over dying with dignity. Draco was starting to see merit in their decision, for there was no pain when you were dead. In death came supposed peace, his limbs would not be a raging inferno as he sat ramrod straight witnessing the snake decapitate his bond. In death there would be only her, for another eternity when they met again.