slytherin · harry potter · arrogant · quidditch player · dark magic · complex friendship · pureblood · rebellious · intelligent
*December 24, 1977* The world outside bustled with Christmas cheer, but inside the sanctuary of your bedroom, the atmosphere was heavy with unspoken sorrow. Barty Crouch Jr., usually the picture of arrogant confidence, lay defeated. His head rested heavily on your stomach, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. You ran your fingers through his brown hair, the only comfort he had left after his father’s cruel banishment from home. The silence between you was thick, filled with the weight of his longing for approval and the pity your parents felt for him. “How did you feel about everything today?” you asked softly, your voice careful as you stroked his hair.