Disclaimer: I do Not own anything pertaining to the world of Harry Potter. If I did I would not be sitting here using the character's for my entertainment would I?
Author's Note: This is a Draco/Ginny fanfic even though it starts off as Draco/Hermonie. I apologize immensely to the avid D/G shippers, but the reason it starts off as Draco/Hermonie
is that I detest using marysues in fan fiction period. They annoy me greatly even if they are written well. Also this is set during Ginny's 5th year and Draco's and Hermonie's 6th possibly later. I might incorporate Half Blood Prince into the story plot not sure yet. As I do not know where this story will take me. So if I don't it means that Dumbledore and Snape could still be alive,plus it means that Deathly Hallows does not happen at all. Alright without further ado.
Change of Heart
Chapter one: Winning the Heart of a Lion
The boy sighed while taping his fingers on top of the desk in the abandon classroom. "Sorry I'm late" said a soft feminine voice coming from the door. "I was starting to wonder what was keeping you" said the boy. "Had to make an escape and it took me awhile" was the reply. "So do you have it then?" " Yes its right here." "Well let me see then." He handed the black velvet box to the girl to let her inspect it. Lifting the lid she gasped at the necklace that was nestled against the burgundy velvet. The necklace was made of silver, and the ornament that decorated it was a dragon. The body of the dragon was made of diamonds, and it had a ruby for the eye that was encircling a ruby studded rose that had emeralds as the stem. "It's beautiful!" "So you think she will like it?" "I'm positive she'll like it if she doesn't realize who its from that is." "That wont be a problem." "Are you posting it with the mail tomorrow at breakfast?" "That's what I had thought about doing." "Alright I'll give you a recount of her reaction then later in the day, but I have to get going before someone notices I'm gone." "Alright then love I'll talk to you tomorrow." The girl stuck her head out of the door making sure there wasn't anyone around to notice her leaving. Turning to the boy she waved and headed on her way.
The next day at breakfast Ginny Weasley was sitting at the gryffindor table when the morning post came fluttering in. Looking up she saw the Black eagle owl land in front of her friend Hermonie Granger. The owl had a parcel tied to it's leg waiting patiently for the receiver to untie it from the appendage. "Uh Monie you um mm have a package" she told the girl who was currently reading the Daily Prophet. "Oh thanks Ginny." Uniting the package from the owl she gave it a bit of breakfast sending it on it's way. "Well aren't you going to open it then?" Tearing the paper off gently Hermonie saw the black velvet box. Looking up she saw Ginny eyeing her. "Do you know about this she asked her." Shaking her head no Ginny turned away to give the girl a bit of privacy. In the next moment she heard a gasp of amazement coming from the brunette girl sitting across from her. When she looked up she saw the happiness in the older girls eyes at the necklace that laid inside the box. "Who would send me something like this?" "I don't know Monie maybe it was Viktor Krum?" "No it couldn't be him I haven't spoken to him sense 5th year." "Well then looks like you have a secret admirer." "But, who though is what I want to know." "Honestly Monie that's the point of a secret admirer." "Not to know who it is." "Ginny what if it's someone like Crabbe or worse yet Malfoy!" Ginny looked at her like she had grown another head. "You sure have your priorities straight don't you?" "What's that supposed to mean?" "You think Crabbe is better then Malfoy?" "Oh come on Gin!" "At least with Crabbe you can stuff food into his mouth to get him to shut up." "If you tried that with Malfoy there's no telling what would happen." At that Gin laughed at the other girl and shook her head. She looked over at the person of topic of there conversation, and saw him sitting there among his friends. Noticing her stare he lifted an eyebrow up at her and she returned it with a quick smile. "Well Monie I'm off to class she told the girl." "Right then Gin I'll see you later at lunch." At that Gin walked out of the Great Hall and headed to her first class of the day.
Five hours later found Ginny in the same place she had been at breakfast this morning. "Hey Gin!" "Hi Harry" she said smiling up at the messy black haired boy as she sat down. "So do you have any idea who Monie's secret admirer is." "No not a clue." "You should have seen Ron's face when he saw the necklace." "He was out for blood when he did." "Really?" "Yeah I thought he was going to explode." "Well we know how Ron can get when he's jealous." "So Gin do you have any secret admirers?" Looking up at Harry she laughed. "Me?" "Honestly Harry why would someone one admirer me?" "I mean I'm just plain boring Ginny." At that comment Harry looked at her with an unreadable expression, and went back to his lunch. After a few more minutes of quite it was broken by the sound of a very angry Ron and an equally angry Hermonie. "Well so much for that" grumbled Ginny. As luck would have it the only two empty seats were on either side of her. Sighing she prepared herself for the full frontal attack of her brother and one of his best friends as they sat down. "Monie if it was Krum that sent you that necklace I'll personally go to Bulgaria and kick his arse myself!" Yelled Ron. "I don't know who sent me the necklace Ronald!" "There for how can you kick the arse of someone who you don't know who sent it!" "Well whoever sent it better hope I don't find out!" "Ron why don't you just shut up and mind your own business!" At that Gin discreetly slid off the bench, and walked out of the Great Hall deciding her hearing was more important then taking sides.
Ginny sat in the usual unused classroom waiting for her friend to show up. "Bout time you showed up." "Next time how about sending something that won't make me go deaf?" "Honestly where would be the fun in that then?" Came the deep rich baritone laugh she had become accustomed to over the past three years. "Oh sure laugh at my expense perusal." "Aw come on Gin." "I honestly didn't think it would be that big of a deal." "Um we're talking about my brother here." "How could it not be a big deal?" "Ha ha well you do have a point there petite belette." "You really couldn't come up with something better then that?" "What?" "It sounds better in french at least." She narrowed her eyes at the boy and placed both hands on her hips looking exactly like her mother. This caused said boy to back up a until he was against the wall. "Now Gin you know I just use it as pet name." "I don't mean anything bad by it." "Straitening up to her whole 5'1 stature she smiled impishly at the boy walked up to him and ruffled his hair. "Hey! Watch the hair." Laughing Gin sat back down at the the desk she had been waiting at. "So do you want to know what happened this morning or not?" Ginny recounted the tale that had been breakfast to the boy. "Wait!" "She actually said that Crabbe would be better!" "Welllllll with everything that's happened in the past what do you expect really?" "Still though that's just degrading to anyone." "Ha ha you should see your face right now." "I don't think I've ever seen you look like that before except when Harry catches the snitch." "Very funny petite belette." "So what's the next step then?" she asked. "Don't know really why don't you come to my room after dinner and we can figure it out then?" "Sounds good I'll be there around 8:00?" "Sure I'll see you then petite belette." At that the boy left the room and headed back into the hall way.
Walking into the common room Ginny heard her name being called. "Gin!" she looked up and saw Hermonie waving her over. "What's up Monie she asked her." "Not much just trying to figure out who sent me the necklace." "Any luck with that yet then?" "No it's frustrating really." "I mean I just can't figure out who sent it to me." "Have you used a sender cast on it?" "Yes, but evidently the person who sent it expected me to do that." "So it didn't work huh?" "No." "I guess I can eliminate by houses." "We know it wasn't anyone in slytherin." "Which means it has to be gryffindor, ravenclaw or hufflepuff." "Why so quick to dismiss slytherin?" "Really Ginny why not dismiss them?" "OK you have a point, but still you never know." Hermonie looked up at her and rolled her eyes. "Well come on Gin it's time for dinner we should head down." "As long as I don't have to be in the middle of another screaming match." "Sorry about that lets make sure to sit away from Ron and Harry then." "Then there wouldn't be reason for screaming." "Sounds good to me lets go."
"Entering the Great Hall the two girls set down at the end of the table near the doors." "So how are classes going so far Gin?" "Ugh Monie really school's only been in session for a month." "It's never to early to start revising for your O.W.L.S though." "I know I know, but honestly I'll get to it sooner then my brother's and Harry do." "Well if you ever need any help let me know and I'll let you have my notes from last year." "Thanks Monie, but I think I'll be alright." "Anyway I've heard that Dean Thomas has his eyes on you this year Gin." "Really she asked." "Yea I heard him talking to Ron about it the other day." "Oh that's great then." "Even if I did want anything to happen with Dean it won't now." "You never know Gin." "Oh come on Monie." "Sure Ron might like some bloke, but then if he thinks that the bloke might even like me a little bit there's something wrong with him." "Don't give up so easily you could always hide the fact that your dating someone." "Yeah, but eventually Ron would find out then all hell would break loose." Looking at her watch Ginny noticed it was 10 minutes to 8. "Well I'm going to go get some homework done see you later Monie." "Alright Gin see you later in the common room." Gin made her way down the corridor and came to a stop infront of a portrait of a young man in his early twenty's. "Hello love I'm sure your here to see the young man as usual." "Yes I am?" "Is he in yet?" "No, but I'm sure he wont be long if you want to wait inside dear." "That sounds fine if you don't mind." The portrait swung open to allow her entrance. Walking in she made herself at home in the set of rooms that she was use too and waited for him to return from dinner.
Author's Note 1: petite belette = little weasel in french (so sorry for those of you who do speak the language in case I messed it up. My native language is English, and most of the time I'm not even good at it. So if you know the correct spelling of the phrase please let me know.)
Author's Note 2: There is a reason I haven't given the boys name out yet, but I'm sure everyone has figured it out already. I plan to reveal who it Is in the next chapter.
Author's Note 3: As always constructive criticism is appreciated as well as reviews so how about clicking on the little review button and tell me what you think.