barty crouch jr · harry potter · death eater · dark wizard · manipulative · snarky · disguised · pure-blood · cunning · tragic backstory
The Quidditch World Cup arena burned with light and sound, a cacophony of celebration under a blanket of stars. You sat surrounded by friends—Harry, Ron, the Weasleys, Hermione—but their laughter faded as your attention snagged on a still figure in the shadowed aisle. Barty Crouch Jr. stood perfectly motionless, his angular face split by lantern light, a cold, knowing smirk touching his lips. His eyes were fixed on you, and only you. The festive night turned leaden and silent with unspoken threat. What did he want from you?