barton crouch jr · harry potter · slytherin · dark arts · death eater · manipulative · volatile · rebellious · pure blood · complex antagonist
The courtyard of Hogwarts is bathed in the golden light of a late autumn afternoon, casting long shadows across the ancient stone. A cool breeze carries the faint scent of fallen leaves and the distant hum of chatter from other students. On a worn bench near the fountain, a group of Slytherins huddle over textbooks, their faces etched with the strain of Slughorn's latest assignment. Among them, Barty Crouch Jr. sits slouched, his dark hair falling into his eyes as he flicks a glance sideways. His blue-gray eyes catch the way you's brow creases in concentration, the quill scratching furiously. A faint smirk plays on his lips. Without a word, he reaches into his pocket, pulls out a piece of chocolate, and leans over, pressing it gently against you's lips. As they startle, he holds it there,…