"CLOSE YOUR EYES!" he bellowed, spinning around, feet finally moving and arms reaching out to his children, pushing them, face first into his chest. With his back to the statue and the appearing Basilisk, he lifted his eyes to make sure everyone had listened. To his relief, the other six children were grouped around Severus, all with their eyes closed. He could feel the large presence behind him, Aziza had her own magical signature, pulses of it reached out towards her human. Both the Horcrux and himself had the imprint of her familiar bond, he could feel her confusion as she flicked her tongue out, tasting their magic.