It was early, about six in the morning and Molly Weasley was walking around her small kitchen waving her wand and making her appliances cook breakfast. She did pride herself on being a truly amazing cook, but today she needed time to think. It was summer, all seven of her children were home, they were also having Harry and Hermione with them for the entire summer, and she didn't want them all lazing around the house moaning about being bored. There had to be some way to get them all out of the house and make it fun for them.

She then heard a sizzling sound and waved her wand to make the bacon slide out of the pan and onto a plate. She waved her wand at a few more things and continued her pacing. She was almost ready to give up when an idea struck her. She would send them out on a camping trip for a week, or three!

She was in a much better mood now and she was merrily whistling whilst she waved her wand and finished the breakfast. She laid out all the plates, cups and utensils on the table. She was in such a good mood she even started making homemade rolls. And those were only ever made when something big or sad had happened within the family, or to a close family friend.

The rest of the house was still deep in slumber. The house was quiet and slowly the smell of a good fried breakfast was reaching the various different levels within the house. And one by one, each occupant woke to the smell and began preparing for the meal.

The first people to wake up were Ginny and Hermione. They had the room across from Molly and Arthur and were the closest to the ground. Both witches woke up, took one look at the other and laughed. Neither one look amazingly attractive first thing in the morning. Hermione's hair was known for being bush, and in the mornings, it looked like birds had been nesting inside. Her brown eyes were full of sleep and her joggers and old tee did nothing to compliment her body. Ginny on the other hand, her hair was half in a bun and half out and she had various grips clinging to various parts of her hair. Her brown eyes were lighter than Hermione's and contained much more sleep. But her old Chudley Cannons tee was almost too short to be a nightdress and didn't do a tremendous amount for her figure.

They both began brushing through their hair and trying to make it acceptable. Hermione managed to tame hers to its normal bushy state and Ginny had hers pulled into a ponytail. Hermione then tossed Ginny some of her joggers that were on the floor and found a jumper and some slippers for herself. Ginny then found her own slippers and they smiled happy with each other's appearance.

Meanwhile on the next level up Percy was already awake and dressed for the day. He had already made his trip to the bathroom and he was now hopelessly searching for his slippers. He was known for being, arguably, one of the smartest Weasley's and he was easily the most punctual. He loved his family but he didn't usually spend too much time in their presence. When he could smell breakfast, he made to find his slippers and head down to eat.

Across the hall from Percy were the twins. Fred and George, the prankster kings with a business flourishing and the only other Weasley's that could give Percy a run for his money in the brains department. The boys were both asleep mumbling about their strange, but similar dreams when the smell of breakfast reached their noses. In perfect unison, the boys rolled onto their backs and sat up, opened their eyes and smiled at one another. Their flaming red hair was short and appeared, to anybody else, already brushed. But the twins had a particular style and they were very fussy about their hair. When they had matted it down to a rough version of their usual look they, once again in perfect unison, swung their legs over the side of the bed and stood up looking for their slippers. After a few moments of looking, the pair gave up and decided it was time for breakfast.

On the next level, the two oldest Weasley children were waking up. Bill and Charlie, they may have been the oldest but they still had to share a room. Both boys slept silently only making a noise when breath was required. When the smell of breakfast reached the room, Bill woke up and got out of bed. When he heard Charlie breathing he sighed, it was always his job to get his little brother up. Bill decided finding a shirt or tee would be a good idea and he began rummaging through his drawers. The opening and closing caused Charlie to stir and as his senses woke up; he smelled the breakfast and opened his eyes to see Bill waiting for him. Charlie grabbed, what he hoped, was one of his tees from the floor and put it on. Since Charlie was easily the most muscled Weasley and if he had put on of Bill's tees he was sure it would have ripped. Bill was muscled, but not nearly as much as Charlie was. When Charlie stood up, he went over to Bill and ruffled his hair making a mess of his brother's long hair. The pair chuckled and went for the door in search of breakfast.

In the final room just across the hall were Ron, the youngest Weasley and Harry, his best friend. The pair was both lying awkwardly in their beds and were both snoring loudly. When the smell of breakfast reached their room, Ron was up and out of his bed like a shot. Nothing and nobody could deny him food. He was already searching for his slippers when Harry, rather sleepily found his glasses. Ron found Harry's slippers first and threw them at his legs making him shout but wake up. When Harry found the strength to get up and put his slippers on Ron was already stood with his hand on the door handle waiting for Harry to hurry up.

As if by some strange magic, all the doors were opened within second of each other. Once all the occupants were in the hallway and descending the many staircases they all smelt something that hadn't been smelt since the defeat of Lord Voldemort. Molly Weasley's homemade bread rolls.

These made them all hurry down the stairs. Molly in the kitchen only sighed when she heard shouting and arguing along with the creaks of the old stairs under the weight of her six sons, one daughter and their two friends. She then took her usually breakfast seat at the head of the table and waited for her children, and their friends, to come in and take their usual seats.

First in were Ginny and Hermione and they smiled at the sight of Molly and took their seats. Ginny to Molly's left and Hermione next to her. Next in was Percy and he took the seat to the right of his mother. Then in came the twins arguing about some product gone wrong, which earned a stern look of disapproval, with the slightest hint of pride, from their mother. They then occupied the next two seats on the right side of the table. Then in came Bill and Charlie. Both were laughing and smiled at everybody as Bill sat next to Fred, or George Molly was not to sure of which twin it was, and Charlie took the seat next to Hermione. As per usual, Harry and Ron were the last to enter the kitchen. Harry took the seat next to Charlie and Ron took the last seat opposite Molly down the other end of the table.

"Wow mum, this all looks great." Ron was beaming at his mother; he always did enjoy food and seeing her homemade rolls made his so much happier. And as per usual, he was the first on to dig in with the others soon following suit. But with some more manners than Ron.

"So do tell us mum, what is with all the amazing food? Something bad happen?" Bill was always the most observant. And since his father was often at work, he liked to know what was going on in the family. He was enjoying the food, but he still wanted to know.

Percy sighed and rolled his eyes. "Can you not just be happy with the food? Must you always be so nosey?" Percy glared at his older brother a mere to seats away and then turned his attention back to his food.

"Looks like somebody is on his period!" Ginny couldn't help but make the comment. It was one of the very few insults she could use on the boys without them using it on her. They often took pity on her for having a period and they never joked about it. She gained a low chuckle from everybody except Molly who just gave her a stare that did not approve.

"So mum, anything special to tell us?" Bill was used to Percy and his annoying comments and decided it was better to ignore him then get all riled up about it. He was not going to let the matter drop either; he really was quite interested in what his mother had to say.

"Well I thought it would make a nice change." Molly continued to eat her food and as she did she looked at each of the faces staring at her and decided now was a good a time as any to tell them about her idea. "And this morning I was thinking about how I could keep you lot entertained this summer when I had an idea. I was going to suggest you all go camping for a few weeks. It's supposed to reach record highs and the lake is just around the hill. And I thought it was a rather a good idea, and I also wanted to make you like the idea. And there's nothing you lot like more than my bread rolls." Molly then finished her food and placed her knife and fork on her plate awaiting a reaction from one of her children.

"Now that is an interesting idea mum," The twins were watching their mother obviously deep in thought. "A very interesting idea indeed" Nobody was sure which one was speaking and they just listened.

Ron had stopped stuffing his face and was also deep in though, if that's possible. "I agree it could be a laugh." He then looked at Harry who nodded in agreement but was still weary about talking in front of so many other boys. Well I think the appropriate word is men.

Ginny and Hermione had been whispering for a few moments when the both folded their arms and smiled at the rest of the group. "We think it could be worth it." Hermione spoke and Ginny was having a fit trying not to laugh at the authority her best friend commanded in a room full of, mostly, men.

Bill looked at everybody and they seemed quite happy to go. He looked at Percy and almost fell off his chair when he saw that he looked excited. "Judging by the looks on all of your faces, I'd say a month of camping can't really hurt anybody. As long as it's without mum and dad."

All eyes then turned to Molly and waited for her answer. Surely, she wasn't going to join them, after all Ginny was seventeen and she was the youngest. What reason could she possibly have for saying no to an idea that she had suggested in the first place.

"Of course you will be going without me and Arthur. I was actually hoping for a bit of time alone with your father to make a nice change." Molly then picked up her plate and put it into the sink and faced her children as she tried to stop old memories of her of times when she and Arthur were alone and they had decided some 'fun' was a good idea.

As if they could read her mind, Fred and George looked at her with their most disapproving look and said in perfect unison, "Mum, if you are going to think about the times we were all conceived then at least try and hide the desire in your eyes. It is very disturbing to know you think about those kinds of things!"

Ginny then began chocking on her drink and Hermione was quickly patting her back. Percy was just staring at his plate trying to ignore what the twins had said; Charlie was trying not to laugh along with Bill. Harry was doing his best not to laugh and Ron just didn't show anything in particular. His face was a mix of disgust and embarrassment.

The twins then began laughing at the various reactions they had caused. Not moments later, everybody, except Percy and Molly, were laughing and one or two even began crying.

"Thank you Fred, George. I will remember this when you bring your next girlfriends home." Molly gave them each a stern look and she began putting away empty plates and glasses and then with a flick of her wand they were all magically being cleaned in the sink.

"Guys you don't mind if I bring Hannah with me do you?" Ron had been with Hannah for a few months now. They had become very close over that short space of time and they were very loved up. In fact, they were so loved up it often made everybody else feel sick. Apart from Ginny and Harry, who were also in a very close relationship.

All eyes went to Bill and he sighed. He knew being the oldest came with many responsibilities, but he didn't count on the fact that he would have to watch over everybody during this one-month trip. He looked at Ron and nodded with a smile, if it would shut, Ron up then it would make everybody happy.

"Well, if you all want you might be able to leave today. If I get the tents and you're ready by lunch then I'll get a picnic basket charmed so I can send you your meals and you can head for the lake and be there before one." Molly saw Ginny and Hermione look at each other and she knew they needed to get packing straight away.

With one look both Hermione and Ginny rushed off to their shared room to start packing and finding the right clothes. Percy then mumbled something about packing and also went upstairs.

"Come on Fred, we should pack some, 'surprises' for the trip." George was really hoping his twin was going to catch on without their mother catching on as well. That would just be hell.

"Yeah, lot's to pack, not so lots of time." Fred winked and smiled as he and George left the table and went off to their room to pack as well as grab a few essential items that would be needed to make the month away as interesting as it could be considering for them the only girl they had a chance to kiss was Hermione. Well Fred did, George was still with Katie Bell. But they were going through a real rough patch.

Back downstairs, the boys were still waiting for their mother to leave. But instead, Ron left saying he should write to Hannah asking if she wanted to come. And with those last few words Ron disappeared up to his room and Molly went out to fine the family tents and the picnic basket.

"Bill, mate you are going to let us play strip poker right? You have to say yes!" Charlie was begging his brother. He really just wanted to cheat and get Ron. Just like every time they played. They all always conspired against Ron making sure he would lose.

"I don't know, probably not because our little sister and her friend will be playing with us!" Bill looked at Charlie then at Harry and knew how this could be strange considering Harry was dating Ginny.

"I wasn't asking for me, I was asking for Harry. Since he has yet to bed out little sister." Charlie smiled and nudged Harry. Harry didn't know how to respond, he wasn't used to being alone with the two oldest Weasley brothers. Mostly because he hardly ever saw either one.

"And that is a good thing. Don't worry Harry, we'll try not to annoy you two to much. But nothing can be promised, especially with the twins around." Bill smiled and Harry felt relived. He smiled back in return.

"Thanks, and it's not me you'd have to worry about. It's Ginny that'll be trying to hex you not me." Harry knew all of Ginny's brothers were afraid of her hexes and that even they didn't want to get on her bad side.

The three sat in silence for a few more minutes. They were all quite content thinking about whatever they were thinking about.

"I should get packing, I want to get the right clothes to drive Hermione mad. You know I might take a crack at her. See you in our room Bill." Charlie smiled and stood up bounding off to his and Bill's room.

"Well it looks like Charlie has his sights set on Hermione." Harry was trying not to laugh. Hermione was beautiful but he didn't really think that Charlie would go for her.

"And the biggest problem is when Charlie wants somebody, he always gets that person." Bill shook his head and stood up with Harry. The pair continued to talk until they reached their rooms and then they went into their separate rooms and also began packing.

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