So sad that when the dust settles, he realizes he has no friends.  But he really only needs one, and if he doesn't screw things up, he should be able to keep her.  I think the fact that he realized he messed up and owled her straight away bodes well for him. I look forward to seeing how the second trial goes.

Poor Severus. It seems that he is misinterpreting Hermiones' actions. It's not that her feelings aren't more for him, but she's probably embarrassed, especially since they've been switching bodies. Because of Ron, I'm sure she needs some sort of sign from Severus that he cares for her. Perhaps if he opened a bit more to her. I have no doubt that she feels just as wrong footed as he does.

I LOVE this chapter! The difficulties in basic bodily functions that she overlooked was hilarious!

"‘Severus Snape. Master Spy,’ he murmured, leaning slightly so that only she could hear. ‘There is a clue in the title.’"

LOL, I love that line!

That's good advice he's giving himself, but definitely easier said than done.

Is it bad that I read this at work?  Loneliness is a hard thing, and you can see how it's affecting poor Severus.  It can be a catalyst, though, which is a good thing.

Drunk or no, ugh! I hope Ron's been avoiding her because he's ashamed of what he did. I have to also wonder if Harry or the Weasleys have any clue that something's not right other than a breakup. Especially since Hermione left the Burrow so abruptly. That said, I hope Ron has been getting help for what seems like a pretty nasty drinking problem, which is what it sounds like since he got to the point of completely losing control of himself. If he hasn't, what else might he have done since his attack on Hermione?

When will he ever learn to let his heart lead him and not his over thinking everything and getting it wrong.  I hope Hermione sets him straight.   Great chapters.

Poor Severus! Your writing makes one to slap him for being so dunderheaded, cuddle for a while and then send him off to pursue her. Thank you for a lovely story!

Poor Severus. Can't see the wood for the trees. A Two-fer! I'm going to make a point to get you drunk and away from home on a Friday more often! ;)

Oh, poor Severus - this isn't going well at all, is it? I'm also intrigued about this Ministry contract mentioned earlier. A real treat to read, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

I wonder what that letter contains, I doubt he is trying to stop Hermiones project, but he may throw up a small roadblock if he has concerns.   

He knew deep down that he shouldn’t be so hard on her, but every time he saw her, he was reminded of everything he was trying so hard to forget.Gosh, if he could just be upfront with her about that, things would go so much smoother.   Not that I expect smooth sailing where you are concerned. :)And just who is he sending his owl to?  I look foward to finding out how he is going to handle this project of such enormity.

Really good so far!! More please!

Great start to another wonderful story by Neelix!!

Title interesting -body swap, right? Anyway can't wait fort he fun to start 

Entertaining! Thanks for sharing.  Enjoyed it.

Great beginning.  It is interesting to see a Snape that is both bored and broke.  He may want that warm place with warm Senoritas, but he can't afford them.  Too bad he doesn't have Hermione's color-coded plan for how to get from where he is to where he wants to be.

I wonder how Hermione is going to take learning that his treatment of her is due to his boredom and not to anything intrinsic to her.  Perhaps she could get him where she wants simply by providing him with a lot of excitement.

I am so looking forward to seeing where your imagination takes this.  I love your stories. 

Wonderful start. I'm looking forward to more. Severus is a right bast... Jerk isn't he lol 

Hmm.. Interested to see where this goes. Please update soon so I can find out!