A Stroll In Your Shoes

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Harry Potter characters or story.

Warning: H/G at beginning, though I wouldn't really call it anything myself.

A/N: I've been terrible with updating lately. I'm sorry.

I Won't Be Home For Christmas

Draco's morning had not been a pleasant one. He had missed his breakfast, and didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to Blaise or talk to Ginny about what she should expect at his home. Now he was stuck in a car, on the way to the burrow and probably going to have the worst Christmas of his life.

“Isn't this year going to be wonderful?” Molly was saying enthusiastically, “All the family is coming, even Percy.”

Draco scowled to himself, the more Weasley's coming to Christmas, the worst it would be.

“We're going to have so much fun!” Mrs Weasley cried happily.

So it was with great relief that Draco felt the car slowing down; that was until he saw the house he was supposed to be staying in…

The burrow was not exactly what Draco expected. The house, if you could call it a house, looked like it was originally one floor, and then people had come and used magic to add on rooms and floors when necessary, until it resembled more of a lopsided tower, than a comfortable home.

“Well, we're home kids.” Molly said cheerfully as she picked up the bags and walked off towards the teetering house.

Draco walked apprehensively up to the house and was immediately jumped upon by Fred and George, who cracked identical evil grins.

“Ginny, you're just in time for the fun!” George exclaimed happily.

“We left an early present for Percy.” Fred whispered with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes.

Draco looked at them warily and followed their gaze towards the pompous looking Percy, who was opening a present with a smug smile.

“We said it was from Fudge,” they whispered in unison.

Percy shrieked rather girlishly as a gnome fell out of the parcel. Draco watched as the small potato looking creature ran on its stubby legs out of the house.

Fred, George and Ron all started to laugh as Percy's face went beet red.

“That was classic.” Fred cried, as he wiped tears away from his eyes.

Draco stared at them blankly and turned to where Molly was glaring at everyone. “Boys, I want us all to get a long this Christmas. There will be no mischief here!” She said in her dragon voice.

The boys nodded and dispersed of their separate ways. Draco found himself standing in the room, wondering where on Merlin's name Ginny's room was and who these people's names all were. He could see someone with long red hair and a fang earring talking to another guy who was unbelievably freckled and tan, he new neither of them.

“Ginny, what are you doing just standing there?” The man with the long hair asked as he walked over and pulled him into a loose hug, “You should go put your stuff away.”

Draco nodded and walked up the stairs, trying to figure out which room Ginny's was. He let out a sigh of relief as he saw a yellow sign saying `Ginevra's room'.

“Thank goodness she's one of those girls.” Draco muttered and pushed open the door.

He cast a critical eye about the room and was slightly surprised. Ginny's room was decorated simply and reminded Draco of his mother's morning room. It was bright, inviting and comfortable.

Draco sat on the bed and smiled to himself, “Never did I think I would be in Ginny Weasley's room.” He muttered with a small laugh.

OOOOOOOOO

Ginny blinked slightly as she saw the large mansion that was Malfoy Manor. It's beautiful, she thought to herself, as she gazed at the gorgeous house that looked just like it came out of a fairytale. It was nothing at all like the dark, gothic mansion she was imagining. It had beautiful rose gardens surrounding it and she longed to walk through them, but if she was to be Draco, she could not act impressed by any of this.

Ginny quickly walked into the house and looked around the beautiful marble halls. A door opened and Narcissa Malfoy, in all her ethereal glory, walked out of a room and came over to Ginny with a warm smile.

“Draco!” She exclaimed happily, her cerulean eyes shining with joy, “I have wonderful news.”

“Oh.” Ginny said a little nervously as Narcissa gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Narcissa smiled, “Your Aunt has come to stay.”

“Aunt?” Ginny choked out.

Narcissa gave a worried frown, “Is something wrong dear? You know, I'm sure I told you Bellatrix was going to be staying with us.” Narcissa sighed, “If only your father was here.”

Ginny felt a sickening twisting in her stomach. She had met Bellatrix only once, and it had not been a pleasant meeting.

“You'd better go get changed then.” Narcissa said fondly.

Ginny nodded and stared at the many doors and halls. She had no clue where Draco's bedroom was and felt a slight panicky feeling seize her. Suddenly she saw a house elf creeping through the hallway and quickly called out. “Hey you!”

“Yes master?” The house elf asked, performing a very low bow.

“Take me to my room.” Ginny commanded.

The house elf nodded and quickly walked on its stumpy legs through the maze-like house to a large oak door. “Master asked to be shown his room, and Tinkle has shown him. Would you like anything else?”

“No.” Ginny said firmly and opened Draco's door. She gazed about the room and smiled slightly. It was very masculine, though surprisingly comfortable. “Who would have thought I'd be in Draco Malfoy's room?” Ginny asked the room and jumped on the large bed. “Ohh wow this bed is amazing!” Ginny exclaimed happily.

Two Hours Later…

“Draco, your aunt is here to see you.” Narcissa said from outside the door.

Ginny finished the last of her attire and walked out of the room. She noticed Naricissa looked slightly agitated and frowned. “Something wrong?” Ginny asked.

Narcissa shook her head and led the way to the dining hall. Ginny gasped slightly as she saw the tall figure of Bellatrix Lestrange; her long black hair falling loosely around her, and her elegant figure encased in a black silk dress. Ginny was surprised to see that her heavily lidded, black eyes were staring at her in an almost piercing way.

“Draco.” Bellatrix said harshly, “How about you and I have a little chat.”

Ginny breathed in sharply as she saw the intense fury in Bellatrix's eyes. What had Draco done to get such a look from his Aunt? Ginny wondered. “Of course.” Ginny replied.

Bellatrix smiled and walked towards Ginny. “I've just been visiting the Parkinsons, what a lovely girl that Pansy is, wouldn't you agree?”

Ginny suddenly felt a deep sense of foreboding as the Parkinsons were mentioned. She looked at Bellatrix curiously and suddenly remembered something Blaise had told her about Draco and Pansy. He'd said Voldemort had ordered Draco to kill Pansy's family, but Draco had refused and killed his father. Ginny stared at Bellatrix with dawning comprehension, was it possible she knew?

“Why?” Ginny asked simply.

“Well she was most helpful in giving me the information I needed.” Bellatrix said with an evil smile, “And I know your secret Draco. You killed Lucius!”

Narcissa gasped and fainted and Ginny stared at Bellatrix horrified. “I didn't!” She said quickly.

“Do not lie to me boy!” Bellatrix spat coldly.

Ginny flinched slightly and looked at Bellatrix fearfully, “What are you going to do with me?” Ginny asked in a small voice.

Bellatrix smirked, “I'm going to make you pay for what you did. You not only defied the Dark Lord, but your own father. Nephew or not, I shall make you suffer!”

Ginny gulped and stared horrified as Bellatrix lifted up her wand and began mouthing the curse…

OOOOOOOOO

Draco sat at the dinner table, squeezed in between Percy and Ron. He looked around the multitude of red heads and barely repressed a shudder as they all chatted merrily and dug in heartily to the food. His eyes alighted on Hermione and noticed her small smirk playing around her lips as she looked at him.

I bet you're loving this, he thought angrily, seeing me stuck in a house full of Weasley's and Potter. It had been a bit of a surprise to see Hermione and Harry turn up, but then he figured it was to be expected with his luck.

Draco noticed Hermione looking at him funny and looked at her curiously, “What?” he asked, “Something on my face?”

He realised that his voice was not its usual tone and frowned slightly. He then noticed that everyone at the table was staring at him with their moths wide open.

“What's everyone staring at?” Draco asked bewildered.

“WHAT THE HELL IS DRACO MALFOY DOING IN MY HOUSE?” Ron bellowed.

Draco stared at them and looked down at his hands, he was wearing his clothes and had his body back. “My body!” Draco cried joyfully and stood up too look at himself better.

“May I ask what is going on?” Arthur asked curiously.

Molly looked flabbergasted, Fred and George looked bemused and Percy appeared to have fallen off his chair.

“Malfoy?” Harry said confused.

Hermione looked at them and sighed, “Malfoy somehow switched bodies with Ginny. It looks like it's somehow reversed itself.”

Everyone looked at her confused and Harry looked as if he was going to vomit.

“You mean that Malfoy has been Ginny all this time.” Harry asked slowly.

Hermione nodded.

“Uhh, that's disgusting!” Harry cried.

Draco smirked slightly, as he knew Harry was remembering the kiss.

Hermione looked at Draco curiously, “But how did this happen?”

Draco shrugged, “I dunno, something must have happened.”

“Ginny.” Molly gasped, “You get my daughter back right now!” she demanded angrily.

Draco looked taken aback and looked at Hermione pleadingly. Hermione stared at Draco and suddenly got an idea. “I think I can figure out what happened. Come on!” She said quickly and pulled Draco by the arm out of the room.

“What are you going to do?” Draco asked.

“Esprit joindre” Hermione said quickly.

“I thought you have to be holding hands to do that?” Draco said confused.

Hermione shook her head. “I think because of the bond you and Ginny share it might work. Then at least you can find out what happened.”

“Let's do it.” Draco said firmly. He was a little worried about Ginny, and he kept having these weird feelings like something wasn't right.

Hermione nodded, “Esprit joindre!” She shouted.

Draco watched as the blinding light soared towards him and then everything went blank.

A/N: We're almost at an end. Only one chapter to go! (I think)