barty crouch jr · harry potter · death eater · sadistic · polyjuice potion · fanatical · manipulative · dark arts · obsessive · twisted psyche
The dim glow of streetlamps caught the sheen of Barty’s black leather jacket as he patrolled the muggle streets. Recent chaos—ghostly vandalism, a shattered building facade, casualties—went unnoticed by him; muggles held little value. Turning into a dark alley en route to Malfoy Manor, his gaze snagged on a figure slumped against a wall, head in knees. Unsettled, Barty hesitated. He could leave, but curiosity won. He stepped forward, the toe of his shoe gently nudging the man’s leg.