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.

Connected In More Ways Than One

Blaise looked at Ginny slyly, “Aren't you forgetting something?”

Draco and Hermione turned to look at her curiously.

“What?” said Ginny confused.

“Your date with Pansy.” Blaise finished grinning evilly.

Ginny choked on her food and looked at Blaise horrified. “I don't actually have to go on that do I?”

Draco clapped a hand to his forehead. “Oh I totally forgot about that. Of course you have to go. Do you really think I want you to ruin my relationship Pansy? Though from what I've heard you already have” said Draco angrily.

Ginny glared at him, “Well I'm sorry,” Ginny shouted, “You see how you like it when a girl starts trying to come onto you when you're trying to eat your breakfast. It's not something I'm used to.”

Draco rolled his eyes, “Yes well I can't say being snogged by Potter was exactly a thrilling experience. It's not like I said rude things to him so keep that damn temper under control.”

Ginny looked like she was about to go into another rant but Draco cut her off, “I don't care how much you complain you're going on that date whether you like it or not.”

Ginny tried to find an excuse desperately, “But I don't know how you act around girls on dates.”

Draco sighed, “You're a girl aren't you. I'm sure you can figure it out.”

Ginny looked like she was going to argue some more but Hermione cut in. “I think I can find a solution to this.”

“What?” Draco and Ginny both said in unison. They glared at each other and turned back to Hermione.

“You can use the esprit joindre spell to help you.” Hermione answered.

Blaise gave her an odd look, “Are you sure that is safe Granger?”

Draco and Ginny looked at Hermione cautiously, “What are you talking about?”

Hermione looked at them seriously, “Esprit joindre is a spell that will connect your minds. Basically it will feel like you and Malfoy are sharing the same body. You will be able to communicate with each other in your minds.”

Draco looked at her flabbergasted, “I will not connect myself to that She-weasel in any more ways. It is bad enough that I have to be in her body but being able to read each other's thoughts. No way!”

Blaise laughed, “Well I guess you won't care if Pansy dumps you.”

Draco looked speechless and Ginny rolled her eyes. “Look Malfoy if you care so much about your girlfriend you'll do it. I don't exactly want you in my mind either but it has to be done. Besides Hermione wouldn't suggest this if there was any way it could hurt us. Would you Hermione?”

Hermione shook her head, “I've read a lot about it and there are no side effects. The spell only lasts for a very short time. When the time runs out Malfoy will simply leave your mind and everything will go back to normal.”

“That's it?” Draco asked sceptically.

“That's it” Hermione affirmed.

“Let's do it then,” Draco said boldly.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” Blaise asked seriously.

“Why not?” Draco shrugged. “It seems it won't harm me so what could possibly happen? And I don't want Weasley mucking things up with Pansy. I'd never hear the end of it.”

Blaise nodded, “I guess.”

Hermione stood forward. “Ok you two need to face each other.”

Draco and Ginny stood facing each other; Ginny rather fearfully wondering what access Draco will have into her thoughts.

Hermione pulled out her wand, “Take each other's hands.”

Draco took both of Ginny's hands in his own.

Hermione nodded and raised her wand saying in a clear voice, “Esprit joindre”

Blinding white light shot from her wand and encircled Draco and Ginny's clasped hands. A strange sensation began to go through Draco's body and he felt like his spirit was being ripped from inside him.

Ginny opened her eyes and looked around.

What? A voice sounded in her head confused. Did it work?

Ginny looked around and saw her body staring blankly into nothing. I think it worked Malfoy. She thought.

How come I can see everything you can see?

Hermione said it would feel like you were sharing the body with me. I guess our spirits some how connected, so you can hear every thought I think and see everything I see.

This is so weird.

Tell me about it.

“Did it work?” Blaise asked looking at the now blank eyes Draco. “It's like he's an empty shell.”

“That's because he is.” Hermione said also looking at Draco. “He should be in there with Ginny.” She answered pointing at Ginny.

Ginny nodded, “Yep we're both here.”

Why do you get to do all the talking? Draco said grumpily.

Because I'm the one who is in the body normally. Now shutup. Ginny scolded.

“That's good.” Hermione said relieved. “I imagine that must have hurt a lot for you Malfoy.”

Oh no it felt like feathers. Draco said sarcastically. You stupid know-it-all mud blood. Could have warned me about the excruciating pain of having your soul ripped out of you.

“He said it's fine.” Ginny said.

What? It is not fine!

“That's good. Well you better get to the fountain. I expect Pansy will be there soon.” Blaise said giving Ginny a slight push.

“Good luck. And remember it will only last for one hour.” Hermione warned with a small smile.

Ginny nodded, “Thanks.”

I can't believe I agreed to this.

Oh would you get over it. It's only for an hour then you can go back to your own stupid body. And would you stop thinking. You keep giving me frights.

Sorry Draco said in anything but sorry accents.

Stupid git!

Hey I heard that!

Crap.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ginny saw Pansy standing impatiently by the fountain, her dark eyes glittering in the starlight and her foot tapping distractedly. Her face broke into a smile as she saw Ginny approach.

“Oh Draco where have you been?” Pansy asked walking forward and looking at her expectantly.

She doesn't expect me to kiss her does she? Ginny thought horribly.

That is the normal custom Weasley.

Ewww I can't do that.

Then kiss her on the cheek. But don't stand there gaping like and idiot.

Ginny leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek.

“I missed you. Why aren't you talking to me at the moment? You've been avoiding me all day.” Pansy asked sadly.

“I've been busy” Ginny said quickly.

“Too busy to talk to your girlfriend?” Pansy asked quietly.

Ginny had no idea where this was going. Um what do I say?

Tell her that she knows you care about her. You just had a lot of things to do today.

Ohh. How sweet.

Shutup and talk to her.

“Pansy” Ginny said taking her hand, “You know I care about you. I just had so much things to do today.”

Pansy smiled, “I understand Draco. I just wish you'd talk to me more. We've been through a lot and I know you care about me but I still…I just wish things didn't have to be this way between us.”

Pansy you idiot what are you doing? Draco thought annoyed.

What is she talking about?

None of your business. Change the subject now. Draco demanded.

Huh?

“Draco,” Pansy began.

Please don't say anything Pansy.

You do realise I can hear your thoughts.

Oh go to hell Weasley. If you don't make her shutup I will hex you so you aren't recognisable.

But that will be your body you're hexing.

Shutup.

“Everytime you look at me it brings back those memories doesn't it?” Pansy asked sadly. “I see it when you look at me. You can still be happy with Blaise but with me it's always different. You don't have to stay with me because you feel obligated.”

What happened between you two?

I don't want to talk about it.

What do you want me to say to her?

I don't exactly want to be spilling my heart to you.

She's waiting for your answer Draco.

Tell her that she means more to me than I could explain. I know I've been distant… It's just hard to forget…Everything we shared was so hard on us both. Apart from Blaise she is the only person I trust. I don't want to see her hurt but I can't look at her the same. Draco paused, She's right…I do feel obligated to stay with her…

What do you want me to say?

Tell her I don't know how I feel. I just need time to think.

Ginny looked at Pansy in the eyes. “Pansy. I know I've been distant and I'm sorry. It's just so hard. I can't tell you how I feel…I need more time to think about everything.”

“I understand.” Pansy said standing up.

“Where are you going?” Ginny asked.

“I too need time to think about whether I want to be in this relationship. It's just so hard Draco. We put on brave faces but nothing will change. In order for me to move on…I don't think I can be with you.”

Ginny watched as Pansy walked away with tears glistening in her eyes.

I'm sorry Draco.

It's ok. I guess I kind of knew it was going to happen.

What happened?

What do you care?

Of course I care after hearing all that.

We had some fights last year.

That's it?

That's it. Now can we please get back so I can get back in my body.

Alright but you know I'm not stupid. You don't have to answer me if you don't want to but I know that's not all that happened.

Mind your own business Weasley.

OOOOOOOOO

“How'd it go?” Blaise asked seeing Ginny come in the room looking a little sad.

“You're early.” Hermione exclaimed standing up.

“Well it didn't go that great” Ginny sighed. “Hermione how do we change back.”

“Oh that's easy.” Hermione said standing up. “Finite Incantatum”

Immediately Ginny felt like something was leaving her. She looked around and saw Draco blink his eyes several times.

“I'm going to bed.” Draco said quietly and left the room.

Blaise looked at Ginny. “What happened?”

“I'll tell you later,” Ginny said with a pointed look at Hermione. She didn't plan on telling Hermione but she figured Blaise would know what happened. He was after all the only person Draco trusted, besides Pansy;Draco even said that himself.

“Alright. Well Granger. I guess I'll be seeing you around.” Blaise said nodding to Hermione and leading Ginny out.

“Bye Hermione. Thanks for everything.” Ginny called over her shoulder.

“Bye.” Hermione said watching them leave. “How strange…” she mumbled to herself before heading of to bed.

A/N: You now the drill. REVIEW. Hehhe ok I really wanna hear feedback on this chappie so pleeeeeeeeeeeease review.