[An odd expression crosses his face at this news and some part of him knew right then and there that he. . . probably would be dead when he returned home. He had no doubt that Bellatrix's last curse had hit him spot on. Regardless, he'll offer you a slight grin.]

". . .I'll be fine."

[. . . There was that chance though . . .If. . .he did die. . . He'd be back with James. . . and he'd never have to step foot into Grimauld Place again. His only concern was for Remus and Harry. . Though it wasn't like he was able to do much protecting cooped up as he had been and in hiding. Maybe this was a selfish thought but. . .He really couldn't stand being caged up like that any longer. He hadn't even felt as if he were truly living like that anyways.]

[So. . . He would be fine. From a certain point of view.]