Barty Crouch Jr. gathered the information he was missing, wondering what grand scheme Shawn had come up with this time. A moment later, though, he no longer found it surprising.
By now, even Barty Crouch Jr. had to admit that Shawn always managed to work miracles beyond ordinary people's reach.
The more he learned at the school, the more deeply he felt it.
He once again compared Voldemort's achievements in and outside school back then, and his convictions suddenly wavered.
Barty Crouch Jr. had just pinched his thigh hard to remind himself where his loyalties lay when the Twins came up behind him and hooked an arm around him from either side.
"Hey, what are you thinking about? Why are you pinching yourself? Haha, did you lose the pocket money Mum gave you again?"
"Don't be down. Call me your dear big brother, and I'll treat you to a feast in Hogsmeade. George and I made quite a bit today."
Barty Crouch Jr.'s whole body instinctively tensed, then relaxed. This wasn't the first time these two clowns had teased him.
After all, the person Barty Crouch Jr. was impersonating was their younger brother, Ron Weasley!
Ron was someone Barty Crouch Jr. had carefully selected for his disguise.
First, Ron shared a dormitory with the former Chosen One, allowing him to monitor Harry's every move at close range.
Second, Ron was a quiet, inconspicuous boy. Even if he acted a little strangely, it wouldn't arouse suspicion.
Third, he had a habit of talking in his sleep and spouting nonsense, so his brothers and sister were always giving him calming potions. That provided perfect cover for the flask of Polyjuice Potion he carried.
Fourth, this young wizard was also a member of the Weasley family, meaning he could pick up plenty of