The Horcrux Hunt Campsites

• Type: Temporary, magically-protected Campsites
• Location: Various remote locations across Great Britain, including the banks of the River Wye and the Forest of Dean.
• Owner/Residents: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
• Key Features: A magically expanded tent protected by a complex web of defensive Enchantments, including the Cave Inimicum, Protego Totalum, Salvio Hexia, and Muffliato Charms, as well as a Disillusionment Charm.

The Campsites were not a single, fixed location but a series of temporary shelters established by Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger during their hunt for Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes in 1997 and 1998. Following the attack on The Burrow during Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding, the trio was forced to go on the run. The heart of each campsite was a modest-looking, two-person tent Hermione had borrowed from a Ministry of Magic co-worker named Perkins. Thanks to an Undetectable Extension Charm, the tent's interior was the size of a small flat, complete with bunk beds, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Hermione was responsible for setting up and dismantling the camp, always choosing secluded, wooded spots and applying numerous protective spells each time they moved. They changed locations frequently to avoid detection by Death Eaters and Snatchers, who were actively hunting for Muggle-borns and Undesirables. This nomadic existence was fraught with hardship, including food shortages and the immense psychological pressure of their mission, which was significantly amplified by the negative influence of Slytherin's Locket. Their time in these campsites ended in March 1998 when Harry accidentally spoke Voldemort's name, which was protected by a Taboo Curse. This instantly broke their protective enchantments and revealed their location, leading to their capture by a gang of Snatchers led by Fenrir Greyback.

The campsites serve as the primary setting for a significant portion of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, representing the trio's isolation from the wizarding world and their complete reliance on one another. The harsh conditions and constant danger tested their friendship to its limits and forced them to mature significantly. Key events that occurred at or originated from the campsites include:

• The constant struggle to find food and stay warm, which wore down their morale.
• The growing tension caused by the Slytherin's Locket Horcrux, which culminated in a bitter argument and Ron Weasley's temporary departure.
• Harry and Hermione's decision to travel to Godric's Hollow on Christmas Eve, where they narrowly escaped an attack by Nagini and Lord Voldemort.
• The appearance of the silver doe Patronus, sent by Severus Snape, which led Harry to the frozen pond in the Forest of Dean where he discovered the Sword of Gryffindor.
• Ron's return and his heroic rescue of Harry from the icy pond, followed by his destruction of the locket Horcrux using the sword.
• The trio listening to the secret resistance radio show, Potterwatch, for news of the outside world and the fight against Voldemort.
• Their eventual capture after Harry broke the Taboo on Voldemort's name, leading them to Malfoy Manor.

While the campsites themselves were temporary clearings in various forests, the main “area” was the interior of Perkins's tent.

• Perkins's Tent: A small canvas tent on the outside that was magically expanded within. It contained:
  • Living Area: Furnished with bunk beds, a table, and chairs. This is where the trio spent most of their time planning, arguing, and studying.
  • Kitchen: A small kitchen area with basic amenities, allowing them to cook the meager food they could find.
  • Bathroom: A functional bathroom, providing a small but crucial piece of civilization during their ordeal.

• In the film adaptation, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, the various campsite locations are depicted with dramatic and often beautiful cinematography, featuring locations like the Limestone Pavement at Malham Cove. This visual beauty provides a stark contrast to the trio's emotional despair and isolation (film).
• The period spent in the campsites symbolizes a critical rite of passage for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Removed from the protective environments of Hogwarts and the Order of the Phoenix, they were forced to rely solely on their own skills, courage, and friendship to survive.