Will did not have to wait long. Voldemort soon revealed the answer.
"I want you to bring as many students at Hogwarts under your control as possible," Voldemort said. "Just as I once recruited the Death Eaters, you will recruit the students in your year."
"?" Will froze, clearly not having expected this request from Voldemort.
Voldemort glanced at the bewilderment on Will's face. "Will, you seem surprised?"
"Of course, Professor." Will frowned slightly. "I don't understand what purpose this serves.
I don't think the students at Hogwarts can do anything for you. Are they really of any use?
Most students can't even use a handful of spells properly. Many haven't mastered more than a few offensive spells by their sixth year."
Voldemort seemed somewhat amused. He shook his head, an ugly smile appearing on his face. "Will, my student, your thinking is not yet mature enough.
This is a very important step. You must make sure to bring the students from pure-blood families under your control. Slytherin will be easy enough; the other three houses are where you will need to find a way.
You can ask Lucius how I rallied people and organized the Death Eaters back then. This is crucial, and there are things you need to learn from it.
After all, as you can see, strength is the foundation of power, but power also requires a framework through which to operate. As for the rest, I need you to learn and understand it for yourself."
Will still looked puzzled, but he said no more and simply nodded. "As you wish, Professor."
Voldemort nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. However, I cannot give you much time. You have only one year.
This year will also serve as a small test for you, my student. It will determine my