Well here's chapter 3 and it'll definitely be longer than the first two. I might be able to update either everyday or every other day. At least until I start another story. In this chapter or the next it'll be scenes with child abuse and torturing which I hate so be warned.

3. Waking Up and Explanations

DAY 1

When Harry next woke it was sunny outside so he assumed that it was the next day. The curtains were drawn around his bed for privacy, which he was grateful for as he didn't really want someone gawking at him while he was sleep. Thinking about how people and especially wizards seem to think he was some animal at the zoo, memories of the previous days' events came swarming back to the front of his mind. HE recalled the anger he felt two days ago, the happiness when he was with Hermione and Neville, and of course the potion exploding and waking up in the Hospital Wing.

Hoping beyond hope but knowing it was futile, Harry looked down and had to suppress his urge to gag when he saw not his but Snape's bare chest. Harry was mildly surprised when he saw it was hairless but immediately pushed that thought to the back of his mind, hoping it would stay there forever. Maybe I could obliviate the memory... nah it could be good blackmail material when all of this is over. Harry mused. Quickly the situation set in and so did the panic. In his haste to get out of bed, tumbling through the curtains to the floor in the process, he didn't realized that a) he was only wearing shorts and b) there were a group of people in the room.

Blushing heavily, Harry quickly grabbed a robe that was on the nightstand beside his bed. When he turned around he saw that the group was in fact Dumbledore, the five who went with him to the DoM, Flitwick and McGonagall, and in another bed, himself. Despite what some twins may think, it was extremely weird seeing someone who looked exactly like you lying across the room from you.

Upon hearing the noise, everyone turned around to who they thought was Snape. Harry saw Hermione staring at him as if trying to figure out a difficult problem. He knew if anyone would know it was him it'd be Hermione. Neville looked a bit confused and concerned but otherwise he seemed fine. Ron and Ginny were outright glaring at him, not that he cared either way but it was starting to annoy him so he glared as fiercely as he could and was secretly pleased when they wilted. Dumbledore was looking from him to the boy who he could only assume was Snape in his body. Even before he knew how manipulative Dumbledore was, that damned eye twinkle still made him wanna choke the Headmaster. Harry briefly wondered if he could make his cloak billow out behind him when he walked. Harry snorted and shook his head at the thought. He saw Dumbledork raise a grey eyebrow but ignored it; he also saw that the ancient wizard had something to say.

Immediately Madam Pomphrey came bustling out from her office and upon seeing him out of bed started toward him. Even with him towering over her with Snape's considerable height, he still shrunk a bit when she glared at him. In the corner of his eye he could see the group watching looking thoroughly amused at who they thought was the greasy git being intimidated by the school nurse. Harry heard Dumbledore clear his throat and turned his to look at his as Madam Pomphrey once again ran some diagnostic spells over him.

"How is Severus, Poppy? Will he be alright to teach today?" Dumbledore instantly knew that was the wrong thing to say when he saw Poppy turn her glare on him. Now it was Harry's turn to be amused when he saw the great Albus too many names Dumbledore cowering before a tiny matron.

Poppy huffed. "He'll be fine but I expect he's a little sore from hitting the desk when the cauldron exploded. Severus just needs a bit of rest and he'll be right as rain." Dumbledore looked relieved but Harry didn't think it was about him teaching.

Dumbledore looked at him and said, "Well how do you feel Severus?"

He must've seen Harry's confusion because then he asked what was wrong. Harry's mind caught up with him and he remembered Poppy calling him Severus also. Didn't they realize what happened?

"I'm not Snape, I'm Harry."

From what he could see the DoM group was arguing about something, Neville and Hermione against Ron and Ginny, Luna was silent but Harry could see she was siding with the first two. However, when he made his announcement all noise stopped. They all turned to stare at him and if the situation hadn't been so serious Harry were positive he wouldn't be able to keep himself from laughing at their facial expressions.

Then Ron, in all his wisdom scowled and said, "We know you're not Harry you greasy git, Harry's right there." As he said that, he pointed to Harry's body that was starting to awaken.

"! How dare you talk to a Professor that way! 20 points from Gryffindor for your rudeness to a professor!" Professor McGonagall yelled.

"Actually Professor I am Harry." Harry said. When he saw Ron was about to say something else he added, "Ron, remember during 4th year when we were talking in the dorms and you said-." Just then Ron cut in and was obviously blushing. "Alright, Alright! It's definitely Harry, but how-?"

Hermione gasped. "If you're Harry," Hermione said slowly, "Then that's Professor Snape!" She said pointing to Harry's body.

A.N~- from now on when I say Harry he's in Snape's body, and when I say Snape he's Harry's body.

Upon hearing his name called, Snape's head snapped up, his eyes darting to each person. When his eyes set on Harry, to say he saw surprised would be the biggest understatement ever. Harry saw many different emotions pass across his face and found it very fascinating to see these the other people would. It was quiet for a minute and Harry could tell that Snape was thinking and trying not to hex the imposter. Then, after what seemed like hours but was only a few minutes, Snape looked down and saw Harry's body. That seemed to be what he was expecting as he didn't look surprised again, however that did not stop the sneer from coming onto his face. Harry found it weird to see himself sneering but was pulled out of his thoughts when the quiet was broken and so was his hearing.

"POTTER! WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO ME!" Snape roared as he quickly got off the bed and stood in Harry's face. Despite being startled Harry's previous anger came back full force.

"ME? YOU THINK THIS IS MY FAULT? OH WAIT! EVERYTHING IS MY FAULT BECAUSE I'M HARRY FUCKING POTTER! DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU THAT THIS IS YOUR FAULT!" harry yelled back in Snape's (or his?) face. "IF YOU WOULD ACTUALLY TEACH US SOMETHING INSTEAD OF WRITING IT ON THE BOARD AND TELLING US TO START WE WOULD ACTUALLY LEARN SOMETHING AND IF YOU WERE A DECENT TEACHER YOU WOULD HAVE STOPPED THAT SLYTHERIN FROM SABOTAGING NEVILLE'S POTION. SO NO THIS ISN'T MY FAULT IT'S YOUR'S, YOU GREASY BAT!" By the time he was done Harry was panting and his face was red but he wasn't going to back down not even when he saw his friends' shocked face, Ron and Ginny's smirks, the professors disapproving looks, Dumbles's twinkle, or even the murderous look Snape was wearing on Harry's face.(that still got confusing).

"Well if you weren't such an arrogant dunderhead-!"Snape started only to be interrupted by Dumbledore, who was now popping a lemon drop into his mouth.

"Now now, I'm sure we can work this out if somebody would explain to me what exactly is going on." Dumbledore said this real calmly but the twinkle in his eye betrayed his slight amusement which only made Snape and Harry angrier.

Harry could feel his magic straining to lash out but he clamped down on it firmly, it wouldn't do to hurt somebody or himself and definitely not show how magically powerful he truly was. Only Hermione, Neville, and Luna knew that much. Not Ron because of their falling out and not Ginny because he could always see the fury and sneakiness whenever she saw him talk to another girl, Ginny only saw him as her hero, The-Boy-Who-Lived not Harry the person. Harry honestly wouldn't put it past her to use a lust or love potion on him, especially since he knew Molly Weasley had used it when she was in school and told the story to Ginny.

Just as Harry was about to tell the story, Hermione beat him to it.

"Well Professor Snape had us make the Praesent Animas potion." There were gasps and angry muttering and Poppy's face lit but let Hermione finish her story.

"There was a Slytherin, I don't know who he was, he was sitting two seats behind Harry and right behind Neville and he threw something into Neville's cauldron." Hermione continued even though Snape looked like he wanted to cut in, probably to insult Neville.

"Then there was this hissing sound and Neville moved out of the way. By the time Harry had turned around and saw what was going on, Professor Snape had w-walked up to the hissing cauldron. Just as Harry was about to get up the potion e-exploded and landed on him and Professor Snape, as soon as the potion hit them they both c-collapsed. Neville and I levitated them through the hallways to the Hospital Wing and that's when Madam Pomphrey shooed us out." Hermione took a breath as she finished but Harry noticed she looked a little shaken as she told the story; her voice shook while she was talking.

"Well then I know what's wrong! Obviously Severus here and Mr. Potter have switched minds. Mr. Potter's mind is in Severus's body and vice versa." Poppy said this with clear amusement at their predicament. The hatred between Snape and Harry was well-known and Poppy secretly thought this was a great way to help them get over it.

Even though everybody (except Ron and Ginny) had figured it out during the story, it was still shocking to hear it put so bluntly. Snape and Harry looked disgusted but said nothing until Neville said, "So why not just change them back?" Hermione looked at Neville as though she considering giving him the long and winded version or short and sweet one. She decided on the short one.

"Sorry Neville but according to the potion no one can change them back before the potion has run its course. They've been knocked out for two weeks and tomorrow's the Leaving Feast so they still have another six days to be stuck in each other's body."

Neville looked a bit discouraged but also thoughtful, then he nodded and sent an apologetic look to Harry.

"Don't beat yourself up Nev, this isn't your fault it's the fault of that guy that sabotaged your potion. We'll get through this year and then we can graduate next year." Harry said confidently. He couldn't see it but the others were shocked to see a smile on the face of Severus Snape. They knew that it was Harry inside but outside it was Snape. They were also impressed with how Harry handling this considering their mutual hatred. But now it was time to figure out what they were gonna do for the first few days of summer.

Wow two chapters in one day! Alright hope you all liked the third chapter and the next will bring some surprises. Also, should Voldemort have a role in this? Or should they just handle him another day? Or maybe a huge battle scene, I love those! Well send in a review with your comments and answers to my questions!