CH. 3- A Change in Plans
Harry and Ron awoke to the smell of bacon and eggs frying in the kitchen. Hermione was already up and showered. Ron followed his stomach to the kitchen while Harry jumped into the shower. Harry loved the smell of the bathroom, it smelled just like Hermione. Hermione had started to use something that had a light vanilla smell to it and it had quickly became one of Harry's favorites, although he would never tell her so. After showering it was his turn for breakfast and Ron was the one headed for the shower which he really needed because he still smelled like stagnet water.
After tearing down the camp, they set off again. The air was cool in the morning and there was a light fog cascading the landscape. The three seemed to be making good time and continued to walk at a brisk pace. Harry was loving this time with his friends. Normally he would be trying to survive the Dursley's and counting the days back to Hogwarts. Now, he didn't want summer vacation to end. ' I'm actually starting to feel like a normal teenager," Harry mused. Harry's thoughts were disrupted by Hermione who was discreetly pointing to Ron's pack. The pack did not weather the fall into the river well. Seams were letting loose and the bottom of the pack was sagging greatly. It needed to be replaced soon.
"Hermione can I see the map?" Harry asked. Hermione handed him the map and glanced at it with Harry. "We need to find a town, Ron, your pack isn't gunna make it." Ron took off the pack and after a quick examination, he agreed. "Look." Harry pointed. "There is a small town about 10 miles from here. It's not to far off our route. Maybe we can get another pack there."
They started off again, walking at a faster pace. They wanted to be close to town before sundown. Fortunately the temperature didn't rise too high and they didn't need to take many breaks. Before sundown, they found a clearing to set up camp. It was only a mile from the town and the trio were exhausted from the days hike. This time they didn't set the tent up, they just slept in their sleeping bags near a campfire. Hermione told Ron that this was "muggle" style camping and Ron seemed to like it. Harry was sure that had more to do with the sleeping bag arrangements than sleeping the ground. Ron had chosen a spot near Hermione and Harry caught Ron smelling Hermione's hair at least one during the night. Harry chuckled and Ron's face had gotten red. "I think its vanilla." Harry whispered to Ron and Ron just smiled. He approved.
Harry and Ron awoke to the smell of bacon and eggs frying in the kitchen. Hermione was already up and showered. Ron followed his stomach to the kitchen while Harry jumped into the shower. Harry loved the smell of the bathroom, it smelled just like Hermione. Hermione had started to use something that had a light vanilla smell to it and it had quickly became one of Harry's favorites, although he would never tell her so. After showering it was his turn for breakfast and Ron was the one headed for the shower which he really needed because he still smelled like stagnet water.
After tearing down the camp, they set off again. The air was cool in the morning and there was a light fog cascading the landscape. The three seemed to be making good time and continued to walk at a brisk pace. Harry was loving this time with his friends. Normally he would be trying to survive the Dursley's and counting the days back to Hogwarts. Now, he didn't want summer vacation to end. ' I'm actually starting to feel like a normal teenager," Harry mused. Harry's thoughts were disrupted by Hermione who was discreetly pointing to Ron's pack. The pack did not weather the fall into the river well. Seams were letting loose and the bottom of the pack was sagging greatly. It needed to be replaced soon.
"Hermione can I see the map?" Harry asked. Hermione handed him the map and glanced at it with Harry. "We need to find a town, Ron, your pack isn't gunna make it." Ron took off the pack and after a quick examination, he agreed. "Look." Harry pointed. "There is a small town about 10 miles from here. It's not to far off our route. Maybe we can get another pack there."
They started off again, walking at a faster pace. They wanted to be close to town before sundown. Fortunately the temperature didn't rise too high and they didn't need to take many breaks. Before sundown, they found a clearing to set up camp. It was only a mile from the town and the trio were exhausted from the days hike. This time they didn't set the tent up, they just slept in their sleeping bags near a campfire. Hermione told Ron that this was "muggle" style camping and Ron seemed to like it. Harry was sure that had more to do with the sleeping bag arrangements than sleeping the ground. Ron had chosen a spot near Hermione and Harry caught Ron smelling Hermione's hair at least one during the night. Harry chuckled and Ron's face had gotten red. "I think its vanilla." Harry whispered to Ron and Ron just smiled. He approved.