- 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.
