Dumbledore said with certainty, "That was what they told Barty Crouch Jr."
Vizet gently stirred the black tea in his cup with a spoon. "Headmaster Dumbledore, on the Isaiah Society's side... how many people went to find Barty Crouch Jr. in total?"
"Only one. He called himself Herpo, and he wished to meet Voldemort alone," Dumbledore recalled. "I'm afraid that is all the information Barty Crouch Jr. can provide us."
"Perhaps Barty Crouch Jr. will be in danger too..." Vizet frowned slightly. "Headmaster Dumbledore, do we need to..."
Dumbledore understood what Vizet meant and sighed softly. "Herpo's appearance has indeed made me realize that as well."
"As the inventor of Horcruxes, Herpo may well notice that we have tampered with Barty Crouch Jr."
"After all, I promised Old Barty. Since such an unexpected situation has now arisen... at the very least, I must bring Barty Crouch Jr. back whole."
Vizet said, "Unfortunately, the current Barty Crouch Jr. has not changed at all. He is still utterly loyal to Voldemort."
"It is not as if there is no turning point." A faint smile touched Dumbledore's lips. "I often observe Barty Crouch Jr.'s life, and I have discovered a few openings."
"He longs for recognition, and at present the only one who can give him that recognition is Voldemort. However, some recent events have caused a subtle shift in Voldemort's attitude toward him."
Vizet blinked. "Oh? That is unexpected..."
Dumbledore's smile deepened a little. "Some of the opinions Barty Crouch Jr. has raised appear on the surface to be criticizing others, but in fact they allude to Voldemort."
"If Herpo notices the secret on Barty Crouch Jr., Voldemort will never let him go. But that is all right. I can handle this matter."
"After Voldemort makes a move against Barty Crouch Jr.,