Lord Voldemort was allowing Harry more followers? Had even encouraged it, by helping with the spell? Snape felt hot and cold; his breath became laboured. Carefully he edged away from the two wizards. He had to stop this ritual! Nothing the Dark Lord had had his hand in, had ever been altruistic. He would never allow a former enemy to gain power, and that was what Severus was hearing. To be granted access to another witches and wizards magic by binding them together was an enormous boost. That's why pureblood witches and wizards were so insisted on the right vows to the right bloodlines because they would enhance the family magic. He had secretly pulled his wand, ready to attack the shields Voldemort was sustaining. Yet before he could cast, he heard Barty call out calmly, "Harry."