Many people say that Crouch has an air of indifference to himself.
This is normal. As a senior official of the Ministry of Magic, although he is marginalized, he is also the director of the party and holds power.
As a high-ranking person for a long time, coupled with his strictness, it naturally gives people a special momentum.
Many of his subordinates would tremble unconsciously when they talked to him. If he told a lie, even without Legilimency, he could easily detect it.
This is the case with his subordinates. When the little wizard sees it, his legs will go weak with fright.
It's cowardice under pressure, and Crouch is very good at interrogating people this way.
But the young man in front of him was far beyond Crouch's surprise.
The sightings of the Aurors in Albania, the destruction of the forest, the death of the Prancing Horse Inn... With all these things in one, Crouch was sure that William and Hermione must have appeared in Albania.
They rescued Bertha from Albania!
But in the face of cross-examination, William still showed a strong psychological quality:
He was calm, logical, and even lied openly.
But even knowing he was lying...do you have proof?
William could bring in a Minister of Magic at any time, a head of the Law Enforcement Department...to give him false evidence!
Yes, ministers and directors of other countries, risking their reputation, perjuring a little wizard!
If you don't see it with your own eyes, just hear it... Crouch will definitely give the speaker a big mouth.
This kind of influence, Crouch was shocked.
Only then did he realize that he was not facing an ordinary little wizard, but one who had obtained:
Order of Merlin, French Order of Valor, Wizard of the Italian Order of Magic 1st Class and Order of the Doge of Venice...
It is already a lifetime honor for an ordinary person to get one, and this one in front of me... holding a medal is like drinking water!
It is no exaggeration to say that Stark's global influence is already catching up with Dumbledore!
And his current age is only fifteen years old.
To be honest, Crouch admired Stark very much...he couldn't help but wonder how nice it would be if this was his son!
Instead of that idiot!
Crouch loosened his neckline.
Now this situation is something he did not expect before, and he needs to change his strategy.
Sitting across from Crouch, William could clearly feel that the aura of this high-ranking Ministry of Magic official was not as aggressive as before.
"Mr. Stark, please forgive my gaffe." Crouch said softly:
"You are a British genius, and I will certainly not hold you accountable for a few words from other countries.
But you should know that Bertha used to work in my department. "
Crouch's voice suddenly became very low.
"Bertha's memory has always been good, but from one day, she suddenly started to lose things, and her memory went wrong."
William nodded slightly, he discovered this very early.
Crouch continued:
"I'm still very concerned about my subordinates. After observing it many times, I finally confirmed that she is most likely to have been exerted by someone with powerful amnesia."
Crouch's eyes were stern again.
"Bertha, who likes to snoop on secrets, must have discovered something important.
But her brain was severely damaged, and I didn't investigate any intelligence.
After a year like this, her condition did not improve. I transferred her to the sports department where the pressure is not so great, I hope she can rest. "
William crossed his hands, thinking seriously about Crouch's words. So far, there is no logical problem.
"You may not know." Crouch said gloomily.
"We, the Department of Communication and the Department of Sports, will jointly host this World Cup.
But at the most critical time, Ludo gave the sports department a holiday. But Bertha herself had an accident at this time.
I suspect……"
Crouch sighed and said solemnly: "Bertha probably remembered something, the person who performed amnesia attacked her again."
"You mean... it was Ludo Bagman?" Hermione asked strangely.
"No...Miss Granger." Crouch shook his head.
"Ludo, this idiot, doesn't dare to take a holiday at will, it was secretly instigated by other more powerful people.
On the surface, it was aimed at me, but in fact it was a false shot, deliberately aimed at Bertha. "
William nodded, he finally understood. Crouch was implying that this was... Minister Fudge.
Bertha learns some of Fudge's secrets, and he casts amnesia.
But William knew it wasn't Fudge, it was Voldemort.
But Bertha knew someone's secret, and it could indeed be Fudge's secret, who asked him to take bribes in various ways.
Crouch's guess, without knowing about Voldemort, made logical sense.
"So, William." Crouch's name changed.
"Did she say something... strange when she rescued Bertha?"
His eyes twinkled.
"If so, be sure to tell me...I'm very worried for Bertha, and for the safety of both of you.
Since that person dares to shoot Bertha, you may not be safe. "
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Crouch." William smiled:
"But really not. When I found out, Bertha was in a coma. You can wait for her to wake up and ask."
Crouch didn't speak, as if thinking about something.
"If nothing happens, we need to go back." William stood up.
"Well, if there is a situation, be sure to tell me."
The two figures gradually moved away, and Crouch didn't move, still sitting in the chair.
The fire in the fireplace was flickering, half of his figure, hidden in the shadows, half illuminated by the fire.
The house-elf appeared, and she lowered her head and said sharply:
"Master, do you need me to monitor them both?"
Mr. Crouch didn't respond, as if he hadn't heard Winky.
I don't know how long it took before he shook his head and said, "They may not have learned the truth from Bertha, but if you go, you will definitely be discovered by Stark, which will arouse his suspicions.
He and the witch named Granger were too smart and too sharp. "
Tonight's conversation has been a bit rash, but Crouch must be invited again.
Bertha being tortured with the Cruciatus Curse is already strange. In the process of being tortured, she is likely to break that amnesia and reveal some secrets.
Crouch had to make sure that Bertha didn't say something strange when the two rescued her.
Like... Barty Crouch Jr. is still alive.
Crouch couldn't let this leak out, or he was all over.
The reputation was ruined, it was a complete failure, and there was no chance of a comeback.
Fortunately, he deliberately directed this matter to Fudge.
Fudge does have a lot of dirty secrets, and he does hint at Ludo, giving the sports department a holiday.
The real lie...is nine true and one false.
Even if Stark was smart, it was impossible for him to suspect Bertha after Crouch took the initiative to bring up Bertha's anomaly.
"How is he?" Crouch asked suddenly.
"Very good, Master Barty...Master he...is very obedient." Twinkle raised her eyes tremblingly, looking at Crouch's face.
"Watch him... don't let him leave! Otherwise, I will drive you... out!"
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After returning to the tent, William found that Nico and the others had not returned.
When the women were not at home, the three of them released themselves and became wild.
Judging from William's years of experience, these three people are ready to stay home all night!
Nico is really alone, leading a group of people bad.
Neville was still in the room and didn't go out. He ate the gills and was soaking in the bathtub with his lyfoe.
This is probably the legendary mixed bath.
Anyway, Leif looked at Neville's eyes with tenderness, and there was no ignorance as before.
It seems that it has spawned a bold idea.
Annie, Luna, and Ginny came back, hiding in the room and playing the red and white machine.
William's hands were hot, and he was about to give pointers as a master, but he was actually rejected by the three little ones.
Mr. Weasley and Lovegood got all the tickets for the finals, not the whole show.
They didn't watch the first game, so it's not coming now.
The two daughters were left at ease with William, and they were not afraid of the "strange brother avi of my daughter's classmate".
Well, if there was such a god, Hermione would definitely kill William first.
Her research on the curse is getting deeper and deeper, and there are many questions that even William can't understand.
Since he has his own business, William had to hide in the room and continue to study the potion.
As for the few people who were looking for him, none of them paid any attention.
The breeze blew, and a figure appeared in his room.
The man was wearing a black robe and looked like William.
—Professor Babbling.
As soon as she opened her mouth, William was startled.
"Help me kill someone!"
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