Why was the walk so LONG? Her bag was heavy and her toes were going to fall off. Alice was excited about leaving the Greenhouses, but now decided that she would have much rather remained there. Less moving. And those glowing tanks, those were cool, too. So they could have just STAYED. And not walked anywhere, because then no one's shoulders would hurt from lugging around heavy bags and everyone's toes would be INTACT.

Of course, she changed her mind the instant they reached the Weasley Swamp. Yes, THE Weasley Swamp. Portable and all.

It smelled.. interesting. Alice stepped up to it and observed the murky-looking bog, being careful not to breathe in too deeply. Was this what they were studying today? AWESOME. She stared openly at it, not attempting to hide her fascination with it.

Maybe it was a good thing they had walked that very, very long walk.