*When fighting those who are evil, sometimes one must resort to practices that are not quite morally upright. In the game of power amongst evildoers, one also must show supremacy, or so Tom thinks.

He makes eye contact with Barty and says, very quietly:*

Legilimens.

*He punches through Berty's defenses, not quite as easily as he thought he would, and then withdraws his powers quickly. He didn't look for any specific memories or insights; he merely wanted to show the younger man he could do so, if he'd wanted.*

No, I haven't the right, but as you said - any means to an end. Milliways is a haven, and it is like a home to me.

I will fight to protect it, boy, and those I love. I promise you, if it comes to it, I will fight dirty, changed man or no.