C H A P T E R T W E N T Y - N I N E THE DREAM t comes down to this,” said Hermione, rubbing her forehead. “Either Mr. Crouch attacked Viktor, or somebody else at- I tacked both of them when Viktor wasn’t looking.” “It must’ve been Crouch,” said Ron at once. “That’s why he was gone when Harry and Dumbledore got there. He’d done a runner.” “I don’t think so,” said Harry, shaking his head. “He seemed really weak — I don’t reckon he was up to Disapparating or any- thing.” “You can’t Disapparate on the Hogwarts grounds, haven’t I told you enough times?” said Hermione. “Okay . . . how’s this for a theory,” said Ron excitedly. “Krum attacked Crouch — no, wait for it — and then Stunned himself!” “And Mr. Crouch evaporated, did he?” said Hermione coldly. “Oh yeah . . .” ‘ 564 ‘