Don't Panic: A Wizard's Guide to Westeros (HP × ASOIAF)

Chapter Synopsis:  ... aaaand we're off! Our happy trio finally set off on their adventure around Westeros. A much needed and long-awaited vacation for Harry and Sirius that will also give them the chance to find a suitable place to settle down. How will they pass Dobby off to the curious southerners? And where is the merlin damned door for this giant wall?

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Last Time: ... As the day of departure drew near, the village buzzed with anticipation and excitement. The Thenns had grown to respect their powerful wizard allies, and many had connected well with Sirius over the years. They were sad to see them go, but understood both Harry's craving for travel and freedom, along with the opportunity they posed with the chance to find a new, safer home for the Thenn.

With their preparations complete, Harry and Sirius shared a heartfelt farewell with the elves, promising to keep in touch through the communication mirrors Harry had provided. Turning their feet south as they left the village, Harry, Sirius, and Dobby finally set off to explore this new world with a great deal of excitement for what they might find on their journey.

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Chapter 6: Towards the Wall

Harry, Sirius, and Dobby had been traveling through the True North for a week since leaving the Thenn village. It was a long journey south towards the Wall from the Valley of Thenn, but they weren't in a hurry, and they were enjoying the breathtakingly beautiful wilderness on the way. Towering ice-covered mountains, vast stretches of snow-blanketed forests, and the ever-present biting cold painted a landscape both harsh and serene.

The extreme cold made it impossible for them to fly for more than a few hours a day, significantly lengthening their journey. Harry, Sirius, and Dobby had to rely on a combination of walking and flying which made for slow progress by wizarding their standards, but certainly faster than it would have been for an average muggle.

Harry thankfully had a compass to rely on for this journey, which he was incredibly grateful for, as the dense forests and lack of landmarks often made it difficult to maintain a sense of direction. The compass had become an invaluable tool as they trudged through the endless white landscape, and Harry couldn't help but thank Merlin for whichever elf had the forethought to pack one in the trunk before they left.

Come to think of it, he wasn't even sure if a medieval world like this would have invented the compass. Harry made a mental note to investigate that once they reached civilisation.

During their journey, Harry had taken the opportunity to learn how to hunt and live off the land, something he thought could have come in helpful back in his jaunt around England looking for horcruxes. The Thenns had presented him with a bow and arrows before they departed, and Harry quite enjoyed taking the time to learn the knack of it. It was a way to pass the time after all, and he was on vacation. 

To Harry's complete surprise, he found the experience of catching his meals to be enjoyable and somewhat satisfying. It definitely made him feel comfortably self-sufficient. Harry found his finely honed reflexes and keen eye from quidditch translated well to hunting with a bow and arrow. He was a natural.

Much to the perpetual amusement of Harry and Dobby, however, they quickly discovered that Sirius was quite possibly the worst hunter they would ever encounter.

Harry gained great enjoyment teasing Sirius after his latest hunting mishap.

"Sirius, I never thought I'd see the day when a deer would outsmart you," Harry chuckled, having greatly enjoyed Sirus' latest failed attempt to catch dinner.