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(Cleaning up, trading in non-canon elements for canon ones, specifying order of attack as per Pottermore and Goblet, adding references and Goblet appearance.)
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{{Quote|in the capture, and by means of the Cruciatus curse, torture of the Auror Frank Longbottom and his wife!|Igor Karkaroff|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)}}
  
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The '''Attack on [[Alice and Frank Longbottom]]''' was committed by [[Rodolphus Lestrange]], [[Rabastan Lestrange]], [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] and [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] after the downfall of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] during the [[First Wizarding War]].
 
   
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{{Quote|You have been brought here before the Council of Magical Law so that we may pass judgment on you, for a crime so heinous that we have rarely heard the like of it within this court.|[[Bartemius Crouch Sr.]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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The two [[Aurors]], [[Frank Longbottom]] and his wife [[Alice Longbottom]], were tortured by the aforementioned [[Death Eater]]s by means of the [[Cruciatus Curse]] for information on the whereabouts of Voldemort.
 
   
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The '''Attack on Frank and Alice Longbottom''' was committed by [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.]] and [[Bellatrix Lestrange|Bellatrix]], [[Rabastan Lestrange|Rabastan]] and [[Rodolphus Lestrange]] shortly after the downfall of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] during the [[First Wizarding War]] in [[1981]]<ref name="GF30"/>. It was widely considered to be the most horrible crime ever committed; the Longbottoms were extremely popular, and the attack caused a wave of fury such as had never before been seen<ref name="GF30"/>.
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The four torturers were sentenced to life imprisonment in [[Azkaban]] by [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] for their crime against the [[Alice and Frank Longbottom|married couple]], although it took awhile, till the hearing of [[Igor Karkaroff]], to find out that [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] was the other [[Death Eater]] who tortured [[Frank and Alice Longbottom]].
  
   
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A year after his sentence, [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] was aided to escape the prison by his parents: [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] and, in particular, [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.'s mother|Mrs. Crouch]].<ref>[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]</ref>
  
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On [[31 October]], [[1981]], the reign of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] ended abruptly with the Dark Lord's downfall<ref name="GF30"/>. While some Death Eaters pretended to have been [[Imperius Curse|bewitched]] into doing his bidding and others were killed by [[Auror]]s, and yet others were arrested and imprisoned, some remained at large<ref name="GF9">{{GOF}} - Chapter 9 (''The Dark Mark'')</ref>. Though the Dark Lord had fled, the danger was not yet over<ref name="GF9"/>.
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In [[January]] [[1996]], a mass breakout from Azkaban initiated by Voldemort set ten long-imprisoned [[Death Eaters]] loose which included Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan.
  
   
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[[Frank Longbottom]] was the first to be captured out of the couple<ref name="PM"/>. He was subjugated and imprisoned at an undisclosed location, before being heavily tortured by all four Death Eaters<ref name="PM"/>. The continued, severe use of the [[Cruciatus Curse]] on the Auror left him physically and mentally depleted, and he soon became insane<ref name="GF30"/>. When the Death Eaters failed to gain information from him, driving him insane before gathering knowledge, they targeted his wife, [[Alice Longbottom|Alice]]<ref name="GF30"/><ref name="PM"/>. She, too, was kidnapped, and was tortured in the same manner<ref name="GF30"/>. Like her husband, she had no knowledge of Voldemort's whereabouts, and so was forced to endure the [[curse]] until her mind snapped and she also was driven insane<ref name="GF30"/>.
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The use of the [[Cruciatus Curse]] destroyed the victims' sanity. Frank and Alice Longbottom currently reside at [[St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] <ref>[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]</ref> in the incurable wing. [[Neville Longbottom]] lives with his grandmother, [[Augusta Longbottom]], (Frank's mother) and visits his parents for [[Christmas]] and other holidays. Although they do not recognise him as their son, Alice recognises Neville as someone she is fond of, and often presented him with chewing gum wrappers as gifts.
  
   
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This attack was considered to be one of the most atrocious and infamous acts within the First Wizarding War, and the people supported wholeheartedly the imprisonment of the four Death Eaters who destroyed the famous Longbottoms.
  
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All four of the torturers were captured shortly after the horrendous crime, and were brought before the [[Council of Magical Law]] for trial<ref name="GF30"/>. [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.]] presided primarily over the hearing, which was short and merciless; Crouch Jr. screamed continuously at his father that he was innocent, and begged for mercy, but none was granted, and Crouch disowned his son, causing [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.'s mother|his wife]] to faint<ref name="GF30"/>. The crowd roared savage pleasure when Crouch announced that he planned to send the Death Eaters to [[Azkaban]] for life, and the sentence was given without question<ref name="GF30"/>.
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Less than a year after his sentence, [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch, Jr.]] was aided to escape the prison by his parents<ref name="GF35">{{GOF}} - Chapter 35 (''Veritaserum'')</ref>. [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.'s mother|Mrs Crouch]] was dying, and wanted nothing more than for her son to be free, to enjoy the life he had been given<ref name="GF35"/>. They took [[Polyjuice Potion]], becoming each others' doubles, and Crouch Jr. was liberated once more<ref name="GF35"/>.
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Like Bellatrix had told Crouch Sr. at the end of the trial, their master would come for them<ref name="GF30"/>. In [[January]] of [[1996]], Voldemort initiated a mass breakout from [[Azkaban]], which set free ten long-imprisoned [[Death Eaters]], including Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan.
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The continuous use of the Curse destroyed the victims' sanity<ref name="OP23">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 23 (''Christmas on the Closed Ward'')</ref>. Following the attack, Frank and Alice Longbottom were moved to the [[Janus Thickey Ward]] of [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]] in [[London]]<ref name="OP23"/>. [[Neville Longbottom]], their son, was sent to live with his grandmother [[Augusta Longbottom|Augusta]], Frank's mother, and visits his parents for [[Christmas]]<ref name="OP23"/> and on summer holidays<ref name="GF30"/>. Neither one recognised him as their son, but they did acknowledge his presence and recalled that he was a loved one; Alice gave him chewing gum wrappers every time he came to see them, so many that he could paper his bedroom with them if he so desired<ref name="OP23"/>.
   
 
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"You have been brought here before the Council of Magical Law so that we may pass judgment on you, for a crime so heinous that we have rarely heard the like of it within this court."
— Bartemius Crouch Sr.[src]

The Attack on Frank and Alice Longbottom was committed by Bartemius Crouch Jr. and Bellatrix, Rabastan and Rodolphus Lestrange shortly after the downfall of Lord Voldemort during the First Wizarding War in 1981[1]. It was widely considered to be the most horrible crime ever committed; the Longbottoms were extremely popular, and the attack caused a wave of fury such as had never before been seen[1].

History

The attack

On 31 October, 1981, the reign of Lord Voldemort ended abruptly with the Dark Lord's downfall[1]. While some Death Eaters pretended to have been bewitched into doing his bidding and others were killed by Aurors, and yet others were arrested and imprisoned, some remained at large[3]. Though the Dark Lord had fled, the danger was not yet over[3].

Frank Longbottom was the first to be captured out of the couple[2]. He was subjugated and imprisoned at an undisclosed location, before being heavily tortured by all four Death Eaters[2]. The continued, severe use of the Cruciatus Curse on the Auror left him physically and mentally depleted, and he soon became insane[1]. When the Death Eaters failed to gain information from him, driving him insane before gathering knowledge, they targeted his wife, Alice[1][2]. She, too, was kidnapped, and was tortured in the same manner[1]. Like her husband, she had no knowledge of Voldemort's whereabouts, and so was forced to endure the curse until her mind snapped and she also was driven insane[1].

Aftermath

Punishment and escape

All four of the torturers were captured shortly after the horrendous crime, and were brought before the Council of Magical Law for trial[1]. Bartemius Crouch Sr. presided primarily over the hearing, which was short and merciless; Crouch Jr. screamed continuously at his father that he was innocent, and begged for mercy, but none was granted, and Crouch disowned his son, causing his wife to faint[1]. The crowd roared savage pleasure when Crouch announced that he planned to send the Death Eaters to Azkaban for life, and the sentence was given without question[1].

Less than a year after his sentence, Barty Crouch, Jr. was aided to escape the prison by his parents[4]. Mrs Crouch was dying, and wanted nothing more than for her son to be free, to enjoy the life he had been given[4]. They took Polyjuice Potion, becoming each others' doubles, and Crouch Jr. was liberated once more[4].

Like Bellatrix had told Crouch Sr. at the end of the trial, their master would come for them[1]. In January of 1996, Voldemort initiated a mass breakout from Azkaban, which set free ten long-imprisoned Death Eaters, including Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan.

Effect on the victims

The continuous use of the Curse destroyed the victims' sanity[5]. Following the attack, Frank and Alice Longbottom were moved to the Janus Thickey Ward of St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries in London[5]. Neville Longbottom, their son, was sent to live with his grandmother Augusta, Frank's mother, and visits his parents for Christmas[5] and on summer holidays[1]. Neither one recognised him as their son, but they did acknowledge his presence and recalled that he was a loved one; Alice gave him chewing gum wrappers every time he came to see them, so many that he could paper his bedroom with them if he so desired[5].

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 30 (The Pensieve)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pottermore - From the Story: Mr and Mrs Longbottom
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 9 (The Dark Mark)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 35 (Veritaserum)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 23 (Christmas on the Closed Ward)
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