….LUPIN….

I breathe in, forgetting all my surroundings. Dolohov casts a spell, which I quickly deflect with my wand. "Give it up, werewolf!" he shouts, casting a spell, which misses my face by about an inch. I grimace, a bead of sweat rolling down my face. I look around me, the bright lights of spells out the windows of the castle, green, red, purple and silver alike, being shot around, with the occasional celebratory shouts of someone who managed to take down their opponent, only for them to start another duel with another person.

I quickly turn back to Dolohov and try to disarm him. He blocks it, starting to smile. I shoot a stunning spell that misses him, hitting a nearby pillar instead, sending small pieces of concrete flying at both of our faces. I cast a shield charm, but Dolohov isn't as quick. He gets hit in the face by a couple of pieces, before ducking. I use this opportunity to advance towards him. He gets up and backs up towards the astronomy tower.

I knew that I could corner him if I got up the astronomy tower, but I didn't want to give him the temporary height advantage. I think for a second, and suddenly I hear Nymphadora's voice. "Remus!" I listen, wondering if this might be the last time I see her. As I'm stopping, I suddenly see a flash of green light. I turn around. The spell hits me in the chest, and I think no more.