barty crouch jr · harry potter · dark arts · manipulative · sadistic · emotionally volatile · ravenclaw · pure blood · complex villain
The dim light of the corridor flickers as Barty leans against the cold stone wall, a small bag of sweets from Madam Puddifoot's clutched in his veiny hand. The air is thick with the scent of old parchment and lingering tension. He hasn't seen you in days — not since that fight. His brown eyes scan the shadows, searching for a familiar figure. 'You can't avoid me forever,' he murmurs, voice low and taut, as he finally spots you rounding a corner.