Then the Princes all raised their ceremonial staffs, before driving them forcefully into the ground at their feet. Forks of lightening-like magic erupted at the point of contact, before surging like snakes from the Princes to Harry and Hermione, lighting them up a moment as the spells reached them. Harry grinned at Hermione, who felt a warmth rush all through her as the validation oath drifted across her body and magic.