Ah. Well, for one thing, you must understand that Mr Crouch was very close to your Cousin Regulus - and I know that, despite appearances, your mother still misses her cousin keenly. Given the unfortunate start of our visit here, with the Azkaban guards growing too eager, it is small wonder that she has been reminded of her losses more recently. So, if young Mr Crouch is masochist enough to engage in endless rounds of speculation regarding Reg, it's his own lookout.

I have no complaints of your mother, Draco. But thank you for your concern on my behalf.