Chapter 657 Crouch’s Past

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Sirius walked across the room and back again and said: "That was when Voldemort was in power. You didn't know who his followers were, or who was working for him. You just knew that he could control people's behavior. He serves. You fear for yourself, your family and friends. Deaths, disappearances, abuse every week... The Minister of Magic is at a loss, they are trying to hide it from the Muggles, but Muggles are dying too. That's how it used to be, everywhere It's full of terror, panic and confusion. There are always people who are doing well and people who are having a terrible time."

Sirius sighed and continued.

"Crouch's principles were good at first - I didn't think so at the time. He was quickly promoted to minister and used harsh tactics against Voldemort's followers. Not only could the Righteous Master arrest people, he was empowered to kill power. I was one of a lot of people who were escorted to Azkaban without trial. Crouch resisted violence with violence and adopted high-pressure methods against suspects. I dare say this is as unreasonable and cruel as the underworld. . But he has his followers, believe it or not, many people think he is doing the right thing, and there are a lot of wizards and witches clamoring for him to be the Minister of Magic. When Voldemort disappeared, Barty Crouch obtained this The position was only a matter of time. But at this time an unfortunate thing happened..."

Sirius smiled ferociously, and Fan Lin raised his eyebrows. This was Barty Crouch's scandal. Obviously, Sirius was still resenting Barty Crouch. Otherwise, he wouldn't have suffered for no reason. Twelve years of suffering in Azkaban.

It was not a good place. Most of the dark wizards died soon after entering Azkaban, and few wizards could live a stable life until they were released.

Of course, this refers to the inner prison. Hagrid actually went to Azkaban. After returning, Hagrid's body recovered for a month or two.

"Barty Crouch's son was captured by a group of corpse eaters. Obviously, they threatened Barty Crouch in an attempt to find Voldemort and restore his power." Sirius continued, his There was deep disgust on his face.

"Barty Crouch's son has been arrested?" Hermione said breathlessly. The girl grabbed Fan Lin's arm. It was obvious that Hermione was a little excited and a little nervous.

Sirius processed the chicken bones in his hand, then picked up the bread and tore the bread in half.

"It was quite a shock to Barty Crouch, I guess. He should have spent more time with his son. He should have left the office earlier to get to know his son."

He devoured huge chunks of bread.

"Is his son a corpse eater?" Harry asked.

"I don't know," Sirius still stuffed the bread into his mouth, "I was already in Azkban when he was imprisoned. That boy must have been captured by the group of corpse eaters, but he might also Appearing when they shouldn’t, like a spirit.”

"Has Crouch ever tried to free his son?" Hermione whispered.

Sirius burst out laughing, more like a dog barking to be exact. "Crouch let his son out? I thought you knew him better, Hermione? Anything that affects his honor needs to go away. What he pursues his whole life is to be the Minister of Magic. You haven't seen him put a loyal Didn't he drive away the elf? Just because the elf wanted him to contact the Death Eaters, didn't that show what kind of person he was? The love Crouch gave his son was to judge him, and even then, it showed him How much he hated this kid...and then he sent him to Azkban."

"He handed his son over to the Ministry of Magic?" Harry asked softly.

"Exactly." Sirius looked cold and unhappy. "I saw him being taken in. He couldn't have been more than nineteen years old. They threw him in the cell next to mine. At night he screamed for his mother. After a few days he stopped screaming, but in his dreams Still shouting.”

"Is he still in Azkban?" Harry asked.

"No," Sirius said dully, "he's gone and died there a year later."

"He's dead?" Harry looked a little unbelievable. Although he had known the horror of Azkaban for a long time, but...

"He is not the only one who died," Sirius said quietly, "Most people are crazy, and many people go on hunger strikes and commit suicide. They have no will to live at all. You can feel death coming at any time there. Besides, that The boy was already very sick when he arrived. Because Crouch was an important figure, he and his wife were able to see their son for the last time. That was also the last time I saw Crouch. He helped his wife walk through my room. . She later died, apparently of grief. Crouch did not go to the funeral."

Sirius put down the bread that was brought to his mouth, picked up the pumpkin juice and drank it in one gulp. "Old Crouch has nothing. He thought he would get it." He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. "Originally, this hero was going to be the Minister of Magic. However, his son died, his wife was gone, and the family became tainted. , his credibility with the masses suddenly dropped. As soon as his son died, people began to lament how such a good young man could go astray. In this way, people came to the conclusion that his father did not care about him. The result was disastrous. Cornelius Fudge ascended to the throne, and Crouch was kicked to the International Magical Exchange and Cooperation Department."

There was silence for a long time. Harry was thinking back to the way Crouch glared at his recalcitrant elf during the Quidditch World Cup meeting in the woods. He must have been thinking of his son, his scandal, and his inability to advance as expected.

"Moody says Crouch is on the hunt for black wizards," Harry told Sirius.

"I've heard that, but if he thinks he can regain his former glory by catching a corpse eater, he is wrong."

"Isn't your brother Klaus's assistant? Do you have a chance to ask him if he has seen Klaus recently?"

Ron was a little unsure. His relationship with Percy was not good. To be precise, since Percy became Crouch's assistant, the relationship between Percy and the entire Weasley family began to deteriorate. .

This is not difficult to understand. From the beginning, Percy was only liked by Mr. Weasley. Of course, it was only during his student days and after entering the Ministry of Magic that Mr. Weasley discovered the difference.

As for Mrs. Weasley, she has always been proud of Percy. It can be said that Percy is the most outstanding heir of the existing Weasley family in the traditional sense.

If the Weasleys were still a family. (To be continued)