It was sad...it was sad.....it was super saaaaad. Henric couldn't believe the term went over so quickly. He would miss everyone leaving this term and he wished them all the best in their future endeavours. So many things happened in the past few months, Henric would definitely miss the memories he made during his fourth year in Hogwarts. The friends he made, the adventures and experiences he gained, remembering his beloved pet toadette...R.I.P Princess... and the battle fought against the spiders in order to save llia. It almost brought tears in his eyes.Ahh..why he had to be so sensitive today especially now! He hastily wiped his eyes with the back of his hand and walked into an empty compartment available. Once inside, he heaved his Manchester United haversack bag up onto the luggage rack. As much as he would miss Hogwarts, he couldn't wait to see his parents back home in Manchester. He would be seeing his bestfriend over the summers too, so all would be well again. He peered outside the window and watched the students waved their final goodbyes in silence.

Conrad had headed off for home on his own, having been for a fly beforehand. It wasn't as if it had been the first time his familair had met him one way or the other and they weren't that far from home anyway which was between Hogwarts and London. So Benny was on his own at the moment, the owl cage shrunk and stored in his trunk which was in turn stored in the luggage compartment. The only thing he had was his satchel with a book for the ride in needed and other random stuff in his possession.

It certainly made it a little easier to make his way through the corridor in search of a spot to settle into for the journey, at least part of the way. The Gryffindor hadn't managed to see the more familiar faces along the way, but then he and Angel weren't hanging out that close at the moment and for all he knew Adi was off doing prefect duties somewhere. There was always AJ somewhere or staying on his own. He would just continue wandering for the time being.

Adi wasn't heading to the Prefect's compartment yet. Nope, nope. Out here with the ordinary students was much more fun. Hehe. Not that he didn't LOVE having a particular compartment to share with the other seven prefects. All prefect related stuff was something he liked and did it swell his head on occasion.

Right now, he was looking for someone to temporarily crash with. Anyone except Lux because he was sure if he saw her, there would be manly tears shed. Yeah, yeah, we know. Adi could be dramatic. But hey, he loved that girl a ton, okay? And he was going to miss her and her mermaid obsession.

Lost in thought, Adi smacked right into someone ahead of him, sending Guster into a bout of reproachful croaks. "Oh! Sorry, Benny.'' He grinned sheepishly. "What's up? Where's Conrad?'' Benny usually had the owl with him so that Gus could hang out with him. "Found a compartment yet?"

At that moment, the soon to be seventh year glanced over to see Henric alone in one of the compartments. "Never mind,'' he stated cheerfully. "Found one.'' Without waiting for Benny to respond, he slid the door open and stepped in. "Heya, Henny! Need some company?'' Not waiting for a reply from Henric either, Adi flopped down on a seat, propped his back against the wall next to the window and stretched his feet across the seats next to him. That should force Benny and Henric to sit next to each other. They did seem to be getting along just fine the other day but if they decided to get dramatic, he would be walking right out of there.

Benny hadn't been paying too much attention to what was behind him, rather what was in front of him so as not to trip himself up or cause a collision. However it was from behind that he was jostled and the Gryffindor paused in step to catch himself before turning to see the cause just as a familiar voice was appologizing to him. "Its okay...no harm done," he replied, assuring his best friend he was fine. As for the other inquiries..."Nothing much. He decided to fly. Sorry Gus."

He was about to answer to the negative about the compartment issue when Adi appeared to have an answer either way. The incoming seventh year moved to follow as the Huffelpuff opened a door, only to spot Henric inside on his own. He could do this...right? He and the younger boy had been fine lately. "Hey..." he greeted as he entered as well, pausing inside to take in seating. Adi had clearly taken possession of the free side, leaving the spot next to his housemate as the only location and he moved to obey and sit down.

Sneaky there bestie.

Henric turned his head around when two familiar faces came marching through the compartment doors. Were they going to sit with him in this compartment? Shouldn't Adi be in the prefect's compartment by now? And Benny well...he wasn't sure if he would want to by the awkward vibes he was getting from the older gryffindor. Regardless he waved to them both,"Hey guys! What's up? Excited for the summer?"he asked as he scooted a little for Benny. Henric...ahem..sort of reserved the seating for llia if she happened to pass by his compartment...but oh well...

Good, good! No broken bones or anything for the bestie. Conrad went ahead? Uh oh. "I think Guster isn't gong to be happy about this. Conrad can expect a sulky Gus later on in the summer. You taking Conrad to Romania?'' Gus would be doubly sulky if that happened. The toad might have picked up the habit from his owner
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The Hufflepuff surveyed the other two boys. Hmmm. Seemed they had grown up over the last few months. He adjusted his feet more comfortably then pulled some Chocolae frogs out of his pocket. That was for himself. He tossed a Kiddy or two at Benny and a pumpkin pasty at Henric.

"You can bet on it!'' He was going to be coaching cricket again! If he couldn't play that professionally, at least he was giving other kids a chance to do it. After he graduated, he hopefully would have the time to continue the coaching. "Benny's leaving me to go chase dragons. He's going to be having a dragon for a bestie now. Not a Hippogriff.'' Cue the dramatic sigh from Adi.

"So, Henny. You ever thought of having your own pumpkin patch and making your own Pasties?" Hehe.

He beamed,"Wicked, you're going to see a dragon, Benny?"he asked, totally excited for him. Wah...he wished he could be that lucky. He turned to Adi again,"Then what about you? Not chasing hippogriffs? Wouldn't AJ be jealous if you do?" He laughed.

"Yup, definitely...I'll probably ask my mum though, she love all the gardening stuff, and I'll learn how to bake them from my dad if he isn't busy cooking up a storm for our restaurant customers, oh hey..you guys can come and visit too if you ever in Salford,Manchester. I'll show you guys around if you like,"he grinned.

Was that a pumpkin pastry Adi was holding?! Henric caught it just in time with his hands when Adi tossed it over to him. Goodnesss...sweet pumpkins. He loved these so much! "Yo man! Thanks! You're a life saver, mate!" He munched on his pastry like there was no tomorrow."Tisishreallligoodht!"he said in between bites. Henric had no money left to buy anything at the trolleys, he only had a couple of muggle notes left once his reached King Cross station so it was brilliant of Adi to provide him snack on his train ride back home. After eating half of it, he wrapped it back up again and put it on the side. "I'm going to save it for later,"he thought, smiling.

"I told him that...he chose flying. I think he's just relieved to be free again." Benny had kept a close watch on the owl all things considered. He wouldn't know what he would do if he lost Conrad. It would have probably made his whole fear of nasty spiders and acromantulas that much worse."I'll warn him," he mused before nodding. "Probably." He did need his contact to the rest of the world while he was away.

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Henric waved at him, said hello, and moved as if to make sure he had room. That was a good sign...right? "Uh huh...I am," Benny admitted truthfully, though Adi beat him to the punch in revealing why he was excited for the break between school terms. Made up for it with the sour patch kids his friend sent his way and he caught. "Thanks," he said with a small smile as he let the tart treats dissolve in his mouth. "And you know I'll still need my hippogriff bestie." Dragons were his love but not the only thing he cared for.

"Someone's gotta make sure I have burn potion." Cue tease in response to the Hufflepuff's dramatic sigh. As for Henric's comment about his plans, Benny nodded again. "I have an internship at the Galloway Rehabilitation Reserve."

Ilia took her time walking the cars, she couldn't seem to settle herself down even though she had not slept all night. It had been such a long year it seemed and she had a lot in her mind. Honestly she wanted to be alone, but finding a car to be alone in was far too much to ask for. Finally she found Henric's car and saw Benny and Adi in there as well. They wouldn't care if she joined them right? Presuming that they wouldn't care, she made her way into the car, waving to all of them. "Hello boys." Her tired state of being probably carried into her voice at this point. It looked as though the seat directly next to Henric was taken, but she honestly needed some best friend attention if she couldn't be alone.

Weighing her options in her tired state, she elected that his lap was a perfectly suitable place. She had leaned and hugged and sat on him before......though usually not in front of a bunch of classmates. She honestly didn't care at this point though as she leaned in and hugged her best friend as she sat on his lap. Warm and comforting / comfortable.

He was one of the primary things that kept her going all year and soon enough she would be stuck with her mother again. Only he would understand most of her emotions right now.....well and Adi.....though both were boys and wouldn't fully get everything they came close most of the time. Benny.....she could generally count on to be more mellow like she often was.