Collin and Rowan were waiting with the rest of the school in the Great Hall as Dumbledore started the speech. "Another year at Hogwarts has come to an end! I hope you all have learned much this year, because I certainly feel like I have learned from you. But enough of my blathering. There is a feast to enjoy, and a House Cup to award… In fourth place, Slytherin, with 681 points…In third, Ravenclaw, with 686… In Second, Hufflepuff has 692… and with 1308 points, Gryffindor!" The entire Gryffindor table burst with cheers. "Congratulations, Gryffindor! This year's winners of the house cup!" The decorations in the hall changed to Gryffindor.

"We did it, Collin!" Rowan cheered. "We won the House Cup!"

"Now, please enjoy your feast, and enjoy your summer holidays!"

The day after the feast, Collin said goodbye to his friends after their long ride back to London. Charles was the first thing that Collin spotted as he got off the train. "DAD!" He called in excitement as he ran to the blue hedgehog.

"Collin!" The two hugged, happy to be with each other again. Rowan and some of the others chuckled at the interesting display of Mobian and Human family. Collin was almost like another person around Charles, more… innocent, and childish… "Glad to have you back. Did you have fun?"

"It was brilliant, Dad! I got to learn how to fly on a broom, and we won the house cup!"

"Oh-ho! Did you now! That's great! Come on, let's get Griff, and you can tell me all about your adventures on the ride back to Knothole. Goodness knows, some of the other kids will be jealous."

"Meh, Max and Shade can see it next year. I sometimes saw Locke, but he was always busy flirting with that one girl. I think he graduates next year anyway."

"Well from your letters, it sounds like you weren't too bored, hehe. I see you made some friends too." Collin gave one last goodbye to Penny, Ben, and Rowan.

"Yeah, it was brilliant!"

"I'm glad." Charles smiled as he helped his adopted son get his things into their car, being one of the few wizards who could drive a muggle vehicle. "What was your favorite class?"

"Surprisingly, it was Professor Snape's potion class! I'm determined to get him to say that I'm at least adequate at potions before I graduate!" His determined face was so cute looking that Charles could only chuckle.

"You've got six years to do that. Don't worry. Just make sure that potions isn't the only thing you do."

"Relax, Dad. I've got plenty other things to do at Hogwarts as well…" Collin smiled. He was ready for Summer. He really needed a break from all those vaults and rumors about his sister… next year promised to be even more exciting though.