A Stroll In Your Shoes

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters etc.

Warnings: None

A/N: Without further ado, I bring the next chapter, lol.

Love Poems And Jealousy

Ginny yawned and threw the book down she was reading on the floor, “I swear, if I have to read one more line on how sleep charms can affect people I am going to crack.”

Hermione sighed and looked away from the window, “Ginny, how are you going to pass your exam, if you don't read the book?”

Ginny grumbled something that sounded suspiciously like, `make you do it' but Hermione ignored her.

Ginny heard a faint tapping by the window and looked up, “Looks like an owl.” She said curiously. Standing up she walked over and opened the window, allowing a handsome tawny owl to fly through the window. Ruffling its feathers importantly, it dropped a thick envelope on Hermione's head and flew out the window.

“Oww,” Hermione said grumpily, picking the heavy parchment up of the ground. “What's this?”

Ginny shut the window and walked over to Hermione. “Wonder who sent it?”

Hermione shrugged and broke the seal on the envelope. She gasped in surprise as she read the parchment and handed it to Ginny in silence.

Ginny took the parchment and stared at the unfamiliar flowing writing; it was very neat and nothing at all like anyone's she knew. Frowning she began to read it.

Your eyes have pierced my steel heart,

Your smile enslaved my soul.

I wish to never be apart,

With you I become whole.

To be with you is like a dream,

If you only forgive me,

Now that I am coming clean,

I ask you this sincerely,

To meet me at the waters blue,

Under the moon and stars,

Then will I reveal to you,

What's in my stolen heart.

Ginny gasped, “Hermione, this is a love poem.”

Hermione nodded, “I know.”

“Well aren't you happy?” Ginny demanded, “He obviously went through a lot of trouble.”

Hermione laughed, “Blaise is just trying to get in my good books after I told him I hated him.”

“What?” Ginny said confused, “Why would you do that?”

“Because he said he only kissed me because he could.” Hermione said bluntly.

Ginny laughed, “Oh Hermione you didn't take him seriously did you?”

Hermione's flush told Ginny she did. Ginny sighed and clapped a hand to her forehead, “Blaise Zabini,” Ginny said firmly, “Doesn't know the first thing about dating. He's Mister ladies man, I'm sure he figured you would swoon at his feet at the snap of his fingers- but-” Ginny said smiling, “You didn't. Now he knows he has to work for you- and-” Ginny looked at Hermione squarely in the eyes, “He really likes you.”

Hermione sighed, “You think I should meet him then?”

Ginny nodded, “Why not?” She grinned, “Plus, it's such a romantic poem, wouldn't want to waste it now would you?”

Hermione grinned, “I admit, it is really nice.”

Ginny nodded enthusiastically, “Uh-huh, you're really lucky, getting something like that.”

Hermione blushed slightly, “Well I guess I should go then.”

Ginny clapped her hands excitedly, “Great, let's get you ready for tonight then.”

OOOOOOOOOO

Blaise walked into the Slytherin common room looking rather lost, “I did it.”

Crabbe and Goyle cheered and clashed their bottles of butterbeer together, while Draco stood up smirking all over his pale, pointed face. “Well done Blaise, you can finally call yourself a man.”

“Shutup,” Blaise said annoyed, pushing Draco slightly as he picked up a butterbeer. “I hope she likes it.”

“Course she will,” Draco said smugly, “I wrote it.”

Crabbe and Goyle looked up at that, “Hey, we helped too!”

Draco waved a hand at them dismissively and looked at Blaise, “So you're meeting her tonight then.”

“Guess so.” Blaise said shrugging.

Pansy walked past them and gave a nervous glance at Draco before exiting the common room. “Hang on,” Draco said seriously to Blaise, “I have to go have a chat with my dear Ex.”

Crabbe, Goyle and Blaise exchanged warning glances and looked at Draco warily, “Mate, you don't know if she did tell, think about it-”

Draco cut them off by glaring at them furiously before walking out of the common room. “Pansy!” He yelled, “Hey Pansy!” Grabbing her arm roughly, he turned her around to face him

Pansy glared at Draco through her glittering blue eyes, “Let go of me Draco or I swear I will curse you!”

Draco didn't let her go but loosened his grip slightly, “Why'd you do it Pansy?” he asked firmly, “Why'd you sell me to Bellatrix? Do you know you almost got me and Ginny killed?”

“Ginny?” Pansy said confused, “What's Weasley got to do with this?” She asked blankly.

Draco groaned, “I forgot, you didn't know.”

“Didn't know what?” Pansy asked confused.

Draco sighed, “Did you notice that I didn't seem myself lately?”

Pansy nodded, watching him curiously.

“That's because I wasn't myself.” Draco said heavily, “Ginny Weasley and I somehow switched bodies.”

“WHAT?” Pansy exclaimed incredulously.

“Shh” Draco said, clamping a hand over her mouth, “Do you want the whole school to hear?”

Pansy made a muffled noise and Draco pulled his hand away, “So now you know.”

Pansy looked at him shocked, “So the Draco I was talking to, was Ginevra Weasley?”

Draco nodded, “Hard to believe?”

Pansy shrugged, “I guess everything makes sense now.”

Draco sighed and looked at her, “You know you still haven't answered my question.”

Pansy fell silent and stared at the ground. “She came to my house two days before Christmas.”

Draco looked at her curiously, “And?”

Pansy let out a sob and buried her face in Draco's chest, “Oh Draco it was horrible. She tortured my parents with crucio and then she said to me that if I didn't tell her what happened she'd just use legimens anyway and then kill me. I was so scared, I didn't know what to do.” Pansy looked up at him with tear filled eyes, “I'm sorry Draco.”

Draco sighed and held Pansy close to him, gently smoothing her hair. “Don't worry about it,” He said gently, “We're fine and that's all that matters.”

Pansy gave a watery laugh, “I can't believe you were in the she-weasel's body.”

Draco laughed, “Well, it was certainly a strange experience.”

Ginny walked out from around the corner, chatting unconcernedly with Hermione when she saw Draco holding Pansy in his arms, smiling down at her. She stopped mid-sentence and could only stare. A strange feeling surged through her and she realised with a sickening jolt that she was jealous of Pansy. She wanted to be the one he was holding in his arms and smiling at. She wanted to be the one he would call his own.

Anger boiled within her, and she grabbed Hermione's arm, “C'mon, let's go.”

Hermione gazed at Draco and Pansy wonderingly but was pulled irresistibly forward by Ginny. “Woah, Ginny what's the matter? Why do you look so upset?”

Ginny sighed, “I don't know. I just had to get away from there.” She took a deep breath and plastered a smile on her face, “Let's just go, I don't wanna talk about it ok?”

Hermione nodded, “Sure.”

Ginny sighed in relief. She didn't want to talk about her confused feelings over Draco. She thought they were just friends but lately he had occupied her mind a bit too much, and most of them were not in the friendly sense. Seeing him with Pansy made everything a bit clearer; she liked him, but he had obviously gone back to Pansy and this made her feel just so empty, to realise that he would not like her back.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Draco pulled himself away from Pansy, “Pans, I'm sorry for distancing myself from you, but you were right that day. I was staying with you because I felt obligated, and I'm sorry. You deserve someone better.” He said shaking his head.

Pansy smiled, “It's ok, I think I realise that someone else occupies your heart right?”

Draco gave a small smile, “Noticed have you?”

Pansy nodded, “Well it's not that hard to tell.”

Draco shrugged, “Not much I can do, I don't even think she feels the same way.”

Pansy laughed, “That's a first. Maybe Weasley really is the right girl for you?”

Draco sighed, “In any case, I just have to work extra hard to make her like me.”

Pansy grinned, “Oh, I'm sure you will.”

Draco frowned. She had that right. Even after all the time spent in Ginny's body, he still didn't know where he stood with her. Sometimes he thought she might like him and yet other's it seemed like she was just being friendly. All in all, he was confused and Draco Malfoy hated to be confused.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Hermione pulled on her robe and looked at Ginny, “So how do I look?”

Ginny smiled, “You look great! Blaise is sure to fall at your feet!”

Hermione smiled, “Thanks for helping me with this Ginny.”

“Anytime.” Ginny said with a warm smile, “I'll walk you down to the lake if you like.”

Hermione took one last glance in the mirror and followed Ginny out of the room.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO

“Alright Blaise,” Crabbe said firmly, “This is your chance to snag the Granger girl. Don't blow it!”

Blaise laughed nervously, “Look at this, I'm getting date advice from Vincent Crabbe”

Goyle snorted at that and immediately fell silent as Draco walked into the room. “So?”

Draco smiled, “Everything is ready.”

Blaise let out a sigh of relief, “Thanks guys, I owe you big for this.”

Draco, Crabbe and Goyle nodded, “Oh yes you do.”

Blaise grinned at them, “Well how do I look?”

Goyle tilted his head to the side, “You look like a butterfly.”

“What the hell?” Blaise exclaimed, “What's that supposed to mean?”

“He means,” Draco said smirking, “That you look dressed up.”

Crabbe laughed, “You look fine Blaise, now Ginny will be here any minute so you ready for this?”

Blaise nodded, “Course I am.”

They all turned their heads as the door opened and Ginny stood there. She grinned cheekily at Blaise; “Well your date is awaiting you by the lake. I must admit I was impressed by your poem.”

Blaise blushed and looked at Draco nervously, who kicked Goyle in the leg to stop him blurting out that he helped write it.

“Well, what can I say.” Blaise said, scratching his head slightly.

“Right…” Ginny said blankly, “Well better hop to then, wouldn't want to keep Hermione waiting would you?”

Blaise shook his head and walked out of the common room, Crabbe and Goyle snickered and quickly fell silent at the look Draco was giving them.

“Uhh, we'll just go,” Crabbe said quickly, “Lots of homework.”

“Yeah,” Goyle said, cottoning on, “Must go, well seeya.”

Now Ginny and Draco were left alone in the common room.

Ginny looked at Draco uncomfortably, “So…” she said slowly, trying to think of something to break the awkward silence.

Draco looked at her through his silvery gray eyes and smirked, “Kinda strange those two going together.”

Ginny shrugged, “I can think of stranger.”

Draco looked curious, “Oh, like who?”

`Uh-oh, dangerous ground.' Ginny thought, “Umm, you know….” She trailed off and looked away embarrassed.

“You alright?” Draco asked moving closer, “You're acting strange.”

Ginny felt the heat rise in her face as he looked at her and couldn't contain herself any longer, “Are you really back with Pansy?” she blurted out.

Draco looked surprised, “Pansy?” he said confused, “Why would I be with Pansy, she dumped me remember?”

Ginny sighed, “I saw you two today, in the hallway. You looked quite cosy with her.”

Draco frowned, was that jealousy he heard? “I was merely talking to her.” He said blankly. Noticing her disbelieving look he elaborated, “She's been through a lot lately, is it wrong to comfort a friend?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

Ginny shook her head feeling very stupid and slightly relieved all the same. “Sorry,” She said in a small voice, “I was just…” she trailed off looking embarrassed.

“Don't worry about it.” Draco said lazily, though secretly he was very happy. He could use this to his advantage.

“I wonder how Blaise and Hermione are doing?” Ginny said, trying to change the subject.

“Who knows,” Draco said amused, “Hopefully she hasn't killed him yet.”

Ginny laughed, glad the uncomfortable atmosphere had gone. “I guess we'll have to wait to find out.”

OOOOOOOOOOO

Hermione stood by the lake, her hair blowing softly in the gentle breeze. She looked up at the starry skies and smiled.

“You look nice.” A voice said from behind her.

She turned around and saw Blaise smiling at her, his forest green eyes glowing with admiration.

“Thanks.” Hermione said blushing slightly.

Blaise walked forward quickly, “Listen, Hermione, I know what I said was stupid, but please believe me when I say I really like you.”

Hermione sighed, “How can I trust you? How do I know this isn't all some game?”

Blaise gripped her hand and held it to his chest, “Do you feel that?”

Hermione nodded, as she felt the furious heart beat in his chest. Slightly surprised where he was going with this, she looked at him curiously.

“My heart is beating like this over you. I feel a strange rush when I'm around you, like everything is confusing and yet so clear.” Blaise placed his hands on her cheeks and looked deep into her eyes, “I like you Hermione Granger, and I want you to understand that.”

Hermione suddenly felt breathless and looked up nervously as he lowered his face, his lips pressing against hers in a gentle kiss. He pulled himself away and smiled, “Could you ever find it in your heart to like a poor Slytherin like me?”

Hermione smiled and leaned against his chest, “I do like you Blaise.” She said quietly.

Blaise kissed her softly on the forehead and wrapped his arms around her in a warm embrace, “I'll remember that.”

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