〃I'll call about the World Cup！〃 Ron yelled after Harry as Harry bid him and Hermione good…bye； then wheeled the trolley bearing his trunk and Hedwig's cage toward Uncle Vernon； who greeted him in his usual fashion。
〃What's that？〃 he snarled； staring at the envelope Harry was still clutching in his hand。 〃If it's another form for me to sign； you've got another …〃
〃It's not；〃 said Harry cheerfully。 〃It's a letter from my godfather。〃
〃Godfather？〃 sputtered Uncle Vernon。 〃You haven't got a godfather！〃
〃Yes； I have；〃 said Harry brightly。 〃He was my mum and dad's best friend。 He's a convicted murderer； but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run。 He likes to keep in touch with me； though。。。 keep up with my news。。。 check if I'm happy。。。〃
And； grinning broadly at the look of horror on Uncle Vernon's face； Harry set off toward the station exit； Hedwig rattling along in front of him； for what looked like a much better summer than the last。
THE END