A/N : This is Story #2 in the "Thoughts" series. This is Padfoot's thoughts. Contains spoilers.

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Padfoot's Thoughts #2 In Series

I can remember my last few minutes in the Department. I was fighting Bella, my cousin. I was teasing and taunting her. I kept asking if thats all she had.

I thought I knew my cousin. I thought she was weak.

I remember her as a child. She was weak and I use to tease her and make fun of her. Not in a mean way, although I never did like her. Just in a fun way.

But I made a huge mistake while we were fighting, down in the Department. I mistaken her for the child she was, instead of the lady she had become. I hadn't realized she had grown up and gotten stronger.

I remember teasing her. I remember shooting a curse at her. I remember her shooting a curse at me. It hit me. And then -

I remember falling back, into the veil.

I remember wondering what was going to happen to Harry. I was the only one he had left. I was the only one who loved him like a father would have loved their son. Then I remeber Lily and James. Was I dying? If I was would I be able to see them again?

Then I remember Moony. I knew I would miss him. But I also knew he would make sure Harry would be alright.

I remember being happy. I was going down in battle. Just like I had wanted.

But that day I made the biggest mistake ever.

I under estimated my cousin - Bellatrix Lestrange.

Padfoot