Ron found Harry at the stern (does that mean the front? I can't remember...) of the boat.

'Harry,' he said, 'I think it's time for us to talk.'

'Oh... Um, ok,' said Harry.

'As you know, a lot has happened over the last few days, and I think that we've...'

'Oh my God, Ron...'

'Yeah, I know.'

'No, Ron, you've got a lamp on your arm!' Harry cried.

'Oh my God, so I have, help!'

They struggled desperately to get the lamp off of Ron's arm, and it squealed in shock as they eventually managed to throw it overboard. It looked back at them and cried

'I'll get you for this, Harry Potter, if it's the last thing I do! Just remember, I know!'

It shook its plug in anger at them and sunk beneath the waves.

'So, what were you saying?' asked Harry.

'I have completely forgotten. Sorry.'

'Oh. Oh well, tell me later then.'

'Will do. TTFN!'

And off he trotted on his merry little way.

*****

They soon reached Dover, where Gladys woke up and they began their investigations into the whereabouts of the 'Hairy Snail'. The story of these investigations is long and tedious, and I shall not bore you with it. Let's just say that it involved 3 beans, a kilo of guavas and a magic spoon, all owned by a fellow named Fred Poggs. The found out where the boat was docked and went to it.

At first glance the ship appeared empty, so they went in for a closer look.

'Hagrid?' Harry called.

There was no answer. In fact, the ship still appeared empty. The whole place had become strangely quiet. The only noise was the gentle lapping of the waves.

'This place creeps me out,' said Ron, 'are you sure we've got the right ship?'

But it was the right ship, there were the words 'The Hairy Snail'.