So that's it then. My first year at Hogwarts is over. I'm writing this on the train home, although this time, I'm accompanied by my new friend Ginny. You wouldn't believe how crazy the past couple of weeks have been.

The monster that captured Ginny turned out to be a giant Basilisk snake; but that's not all! It was a giant snake belonging to 'He Who Must Not Be Named!'

If it wasn't for Harry Potter, then Ginny would probably have died, rather than being sat here with me on the train ride back to Kings Cross Station.

I'm glad I've made a friend. I didn't really mind that I didn't have one, but it is nice to have somebody to talk to and share things with. We are currently sharing a packet of 'Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans.' I have taken rather a liking to the ear wax flavoured ones. I'm not sure why everybody else I've met always spits those ones out, as I find them very tasty.

This year has been so exciting, and full of adventure, I'm quite sad to be going home, although it will be nice to be able to see Dad again. The good thing is I don't live very far from Ginny, so I can pop round to see her whenever I like!

I know my way around school now, what the teachers and other students are like, and I'm looking forward to going back and getting better at magic.

So goodbye for the summer, and bring on Year 2!