Barty Crouch Jr.

Bartemius "Barty" Crouch Jr. (b. 1962 – d. 24 June 1995) was an American wizard and the son of Bartemius Crouch Sr.. He became a fervent follower of Lord Voldemort and became a Death Eater and Dark Wizard in his teens. He was the first escapee from Azkaban prison in its nearly 300-year history, although only his father, late mother, and the family house-elf were aware of this until 1994, when he revealed himself to Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, and Severus Snape while Crouch was under the influence of Veritaserum.

Barty was born around 1962 or 1963 into the influential pure-blood Crouch family, which had strong connections to the Ministry of Magic. Bartemius Crouch Sr.'s desire to catch Dark Wizards and become Minister of Magic likely played a role in him not paying enough attention to his son. This may well have influenced young Barty's life choices. His mother, Mrs. Crouch, was a dim-looking witch who loved him very much.

Barty attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During his time at Hogwarts, young Barty is known to have achieved twelve O.W.L.s, which was the only time his father felt truly proud of his son, although Crouch was delusional in proclaiming it.

Caspar Crouch (possible grandfather)† Charis Black (possible grandmother)† Bartemius Crouch Sr. (father)† Mrs. Crouch (mother)† {{user}} Crouch family Black Family