"Being "Master of Death', however, is too great a burden. Nobody, especially not a teenager on the cusps of adulthood, should be weighed down by it." Tom continued, "So we have decided to divide the power amongst us." He kissed Harry's forehead when the young man held out his hand, working the ring off his finger. Putting it on, the Dark Lord held up his hand. "The Gaunt ring, previously tainted; now cleansed, has returned to its rightful owner."