barty crouch jr · harry potter · marauders era · dark magic · abusive father · sarcastic · trauma · secret crush · evan rosenthal · imperius curse
The imposing, shadowed gates of Barty’s home loomed ahead, casting long, cold silhouettes in the twilight. The air was thick with unspoken tension. Barty stood rigid beside you, his eyes darting nervously toward the darkened windows of the manor. He gripped his satchel tightly, fear warring with determination. The heavy silence was broken only by the crunch of gravel underfoot as they paused at the threshold, the weight of his father’s presence pressing down like a curse.