Hermione Granger and Severus Snape have never seen eye to eye. But after a freak potions accident they find they must put aside their differences or face the consequences. A tale of love and comedy all combined into one! Hope you like it!

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Soul Transfer 101

Prologue:

Hermione Granger… Prefect, Head Girl, know it all, bookworm, goody-two shoes… Yes she knew them all. But she wasn't detoured by any of the nicknames she had acquired in her last seven years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. To be frank they seemingly gave Hermione an edge, making her one of Hogwarts most prized students and it's most eligible bachelorette.

But oddly enough, no matter how popular Hermione was, she never seemed remotely interested in the opposite sex. Of course Hermione had her crushes, but her thirst for knowledge and constant studying always won out in the end. A love life was the last thing Hermione needed and found herself constantly turning down pursuing suitors. Until she had finished school and was working a steady job, she wouldn't have time for love or family. It just had to wait, and it didn't seem to bother her in the least.

But her mind of thinking apparently never matched the male race tracking her twenty-four seven.

It just so happens this was the very predicament Hermione found herself in one sunny autumn morning.

And so our story begins…

Chapter 1:

The smell of autumn was in the air, and it hadn't gone unnoticed. The students were alive with the hustle and bustle of Hogwarts and all its gossip. From the slightest crush to who snogged who last night, everyone always kept an open ear. But for two Gryffindors, the idle gossip of many seemed to fall along deaf ears. Hermione Granger and Ginerva Weasley had learned from past experiences to keep things on a low profile. Being the best friend and girl friend of Harry Potter though made it difficult. But through it all they managed to ignore all that came their way.

"So what are you going to do?" Ginny asked tucking a stray piece of red hair behind her ear. Her brown eyes glanced quickly to the side catching the annoyance of her friend's face. "You can't put it off forever Hermione, you know that."

Turning down another corridor the two continued on. "I know what I have to say but I don't know if I can break his heart. I'm not good at turning down men, you know that," Hermione sighed letting out a long growl of frustration.

"Still… You owe him the truth 'Mione," Ginny said gesturing towards a flight of steps leading down to the dungeons. "You at least owe him that. Just tell him how you feel and that you only wish to be his friend; nothing more. Just say what I told you to say alright?"

"I know I know, but I still don't want to do it," Hermione grumbled entering a dark room filled with long wooden desk lined with large back cauldrons. Both girls quickly took their seats waiting for the rest of the class to file in. Turning back to Ginny Hermione smiled. "Well…he can't make a show in class."

For a moment the room was filled with silence before the door burst open followed by students quickly finding their seats. Hermione inwardly sighed taking in a deep breath. She knew what she had to do. But she didn't know if she had it in her to do so. Neville had always been such a wonderful friend and the fact that he had suddenly taken a keen interest in her was slightly disturbing. But then again she had helped this attraction along unknowingly. Always giving him words of encouragement, always helping him in class… So in a way, it was her fault. Luckily Ginny had been there to help her out.

"Hello doll." Glancing behind her at the familiar voice she watched as Harry and Ron entered the room. Giving a quick wave her way Harry quickly took his seat next to Ginny. Leaning over slightly Harry gently kissed the red head on the cheek wishing her a good morning. Blushing, Ginny lowered her head slightly. Ron instinctively took his seat next to Hermione rolling his eyes at the pair.

"Acts like he hasn't done it before; the little minx," Ron said slightly annoyed.

"And good morning to you too Ron," Hermione laughed punching him lightly in the shoulder.

Giving her an apologetic smile Ron smiled. "Sorry 'Mione."

"You might be able to have something like that Ron, if you ever get up the nerve and ask her," Hermione sighed pointing to a young woman in the front with long blonde hair. "But at the rate you're going, you might as well ask someone else out."

Biting his lower lip Ron looked questionably up ahead at the young woman. "I'm working on it ok? It's not as easy as you think you know? I mean you have to get her in the right mood and then you have to have to right setting and you have to say it just right… Any ideas?"

"Sorry Ron, but it has to be in your own way and in your own time," Hermione laughed watching the red head bang his head against the table.

"Hey, Hermione," came a shy timid voice breaking the mood quickly.

Turning her head to the front she caught sight of Neville watching her intently. His dirty blonde hair was parted neatly to the side and his blue eyes were slightly brighter than usual.

"Ummm…Hi Neville," Hermione said an awkward silence seeming to follow.

"MR. LONGBOTTOM WILL YOU KINDLY TAKE YOUR SEAT SO WE CAN BEGIN!" The room was silent and the source of the booming voice stood in the front of the class his dark eyes looming over her seemingly. "OR…. Perhaps there is something you and Miss Granger wish to share with the rest of the class?"

"No…No….Professor," Neville stuttered quickly taking his seat looking extremely embarrassed and detoured.

"Good," Snape said moving to his desk and taking his seat. "Open up your texts and turn to page 73 chapter 6; The Felix Elixir. I want a two scroll essay on what it is, how it's used and the ingredients that is used to create it. Begin now!" Hermione caught the shimmer of pride in Snape's eye as he caused Neville discomfort. She couldn't understand why Severus Snape was still so mean to her and all the other Gryffindors. Had they all not fought together last year to bring down the Dark Lord? Had they all not celebrated together afterwards? And now here he was still the same old snarky Potions master as always delighting in causing pain and terror. Some things obviously never changed. But to be honest it truly was sad. Snape wasn't all that bad. She had learned that first hand. She had gotten to know the man during the summer and had seen things others probably would never see. He had been kind to her to a certain extent and had even complemented her during their work. But now…Shaking her head she left those thoughts alone. Obviously not everything would change with the Dark Lord gone.

For about half an hour the room was filled with the flipping of pages and the scribbling of pens against paper. Hermione found herself glancing every now and then towards Neville a few seats away. He seemed to be concentrating on his work, but she could tell his mind was elsewhere. And to just her theory his eyes briefly caught hers before once more returning to his work.

Biting her lower lip Hermione quickly pulled out a small piece of paper scribbling something upon it before folding it up. She had hoped they would be making something today so she could easily tell Neville her feelings, but Snape has diminished that hope. Now she would have to do it by note which wasn't at all in her style. But it had to be done. She could feel Ginny's eyes watching her from behind and cursed herself for allowing her to watch. She must look like an idiot to Harry and the others. It wasn't like they didn't know anyways. Neville's asking her out had spread not just among the Gryffindors but among all the other houses. Feeling the heat rise to her cheeks she quickly placed a small charm on the note.

Neville had seemed to sense the tension and was now watching her nervously. Nodding his way Hermione quickly enchanted the note and watched as the piece of paper sprouted wings and took off towards Neville's waiting hands.

"Now what could this be?" Giving out a small cry of surprise Hermione watched as none other than Professor Snape quickly intercepted the letter crushing its wings in his hand. Giving her a suspicious glare he turned his attention to the note now within his grasp. Opening it she watched as his face seemed to contort in dare she say it…Amusement? "How touching Miss Granger," Snape said an evil grin forming on his face. "How very…touching."

"Please Professor," Hermione said realizing the whole class was watching now. "May I have it back?"

"Come now Miss Granger…You disrupt my class with your uncanny love spats and now you wish me to simply dismiss this?"

"I didn't wish to disrupt your class sir, but I thought…"

"You didn't think Miss Granger and that is you natural flaw."

His smile seemed to widen even more than nature would allow. Turning from her he faced Neville whose face was now a bright shade of pink. "Mr. Longbottom I trust you know what this is then?" Neville merely nodded slightly swallowing a large knot in his throat. "Then I suggest you stick with someone of your own caliber and talents. It appears Ms. Granger doesn't share your declaration of love. In another words or words you may understand… Granger wishes to be left alone. "

The room quickly went silent leaving everyone staring and Hermione fuming. Glancing past Snape to Neville she saw the hurt behind his eyes and the humiliation of the Professor's words.

Clearly proud of himself Snape moved to his desk tossing the letter into the waste bin. "Pathetic."

Hermione sat there in complete shock, anger boiling deeply within her. How rude and ignorant could someone be! Of all…Of all things to do! To not only humiliate her but to poor Neville as well! He hadn't done anything to deserve this. All Neville had done was confess his undying love to her in hopes that she may share his feelings in earnest. And now… AND NOW!

"How…HOW DARE YOU!" Hermione yelled standing quickly knocking her chair to the floor behind her. Ron flinched at the oncoming assault. He knew by the look on her face Hermione was about ready to unleash that cryptic temper of hers. He knew, because he has witnessed and suffered it many a times. "HOW DARE YOU, YOU GREASY HAIRED OVERGROWN BAT! YOU ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT THE WORST AND MOST HATEFUL MAN I HAVE EVER MET! TREATING OTHER CREULY AND PUTTING THEM DOWN JUST BECAUSE YOUR LIFE SUCKS! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF! HOW YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF IS TRULY A MYSTERY YOU SNARY EVIL WARLOCK!"

The room was deafly silent say for Hermione's rough breathing. Harry and Ginny had pushed their chairs far from Hermione as they could and it had appeared Ron had done the same.

Snape stood there mouth seemingly gaping. He wouldn't admit he was shocked, or the fact that he was absolutely taken aback. He had never seen Granger to have a violent temper or if she did, to bestow it upon him so graciously. To be honest, he would have found it all amusing had she not of been so furious. Taking a step forward he watched her confidence diminish replaced by terror and fear. Of course she was scared of what she had done, but he knew she was also scared of what he was going to do to her. Moving before her he watched her face go from crimson red, to a startling shade of milky white.

"That little stunt Granger just may have cost you your badge as Prefect. I hope you are aware of that," Snape said his eyes burning into hers. "I hope you are proud of yourself." Her face if possible seemed to grow even paler and he enjoyed knowing he was overpowering her. But he knew even if she didn't, that McGonagall was the only one to render that judgment; truly a disappointment. However, it was nice to see her squirm. "On a better note, you will be serving detention with me every Friday night for the rest of the term, and I will be owling your parents on this matter."

Hermione backed herself up against the desk behind her feeling as though her legs were going to give way. Why had she lost her temper? And of all people why did she have to take it out on Snape? Life was indeed cruel. She could handle having her prefect badge taken away and detention for an eternity…But owling her parents? What would they think of her? Or worse…What would they do to her? She cringed at the thought. The last time she got into trouble they had taken away her books, magic and muggle alike and locked them up so she couldn't read. The time before that they had sentenced her to work with them at the office, cleaning bathroom and scrubbing toilets. And of course she couldn't forget the time they had made her sit in her room for 4 hours straight watching chic flicks. If they found out she was in trouble, who knows what they would come up with when they saw her next.

"Now Miss Granger would you kindly pick up your chair and have a seat?" Snape snapped taking another step closer to her causing Hermione to feel dizzy and closed in.

"Yes, yes," she stuttered fumbling around to retrieve her chair and turning it upright. Taking her seat she glanced up timidly at Snape who was she knew, enjoying himself.

"Oh and Gryffindors…Because of your class mate's cheek, note 250 points shall be taken from your house; and another 100 for not address a teacher as according."

The rest of potions class seemed to drag on forever. Hermione found herself in a daze lost in deep thought and turmoil. Even when it had ended she found herself unable to produce even a scrolls worth of essay and ended up taking her first failure ever. Snape never seemed more pleased with himself and it made Hermione want to burst again. But realizing her house had paid for her actions stopped her. What was important now was trying to apologize to Neville and also her house. But that would have to wait. Right now, all she wanted to do was be as far away from Snape as she could. And so with his dismissal she found herself out the door before anyone, Harry, Ron and Ginny on her heels.

It's rather long please forgive me. But I hope you liked it. Please R/R andlet me know what you think. Thanks!

Author's Note:

In this version Harry has defeated Voldemort and has decided to go back to Hogwarts for his final year. Since he, Ron and Hermione, and Neville missed a year looking for the Horcruxes, they come back just in time to graduate with Ginny.

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