Title: Final Duel
Rating T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Remus Lupin, Antonin Dolohov
Warnings: canonical character death
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 302
Summary: Remus' thoughts during his final duel.
Notes:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry Competition: Defense Against the Dark Arts - Write a story based on a duel. Prompts Used - Emotion: Sad, Spell: Avada Kedavra
365 Days of Drabbles Challenge: Prompt Used - Oath
All around Remus, lights flashed and the sounds of battle filled the air.
Remus looked to the left and then to the right. He saw comrades fall as well as the opposing group; their numbers seemed to be staying even. He took a step forward and at the very last second, he saw the incoming hex. He shouted, "Protego!" The shield went up, and he was safe, at least for now.
Remus nervously swallowed, constantly aware of his surroundings. Screams and cries were everywhere. He made an oath to himself as the Death Eater – 'Dolohov,' his mind supplied – that had shot the hex at him walked closer, obviously choosing Remus as his opponent. 'I will get back to Dora and Teddy.'
With that thought running through his mind, Remus held his wand in a firm grip, ready to do battle.
They flew at each other, curses spilling from his lips. Remus did his best, but with Dolohov using primarily dark spells, he struggled to just hold his own. Add to the fact that for the last few months, he had been using protective and concealment charms in order to keep Dora and Teddy safe, his body just wasn't in prime fighting condition.
It didn't take long before Remus realized he was breaking his oath to himself. He knew before it happened that he was going to be hit with the killing curse.
He hoped Dora survived. He hoped Harry survived. He knew the boy would make a terrific godfather to Teddy. His son would always know what it felt like to be loved and cherished. And hopefully, Harry knew enough about Remus to be able to tell Teddy stories.
Dolohov shouted, "Avada Kedavra!"
Before the deadly green light hit him, Remus closed his eyes. His last thought was, 'I love you all.'