Out of the Depths
laurielove446 Reviews | 6.2/10 (446 Ratings, 0 Likes, 108 Favorites )
Hermione has returned to Hogwarts for one term to take her NEWTs and finds herself once again being taught by a man who had only ever tormented her. Can she cope with her life as it is now? Or with him?
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Member Since 2010 | 22 Stories | Favorited by 394 | 8 Reviews Written | 642 Review Responses
Welcome to my world of (largely) erotic exploration of the human condition. (Well, that's one way of putting it anyway ...)
My writing is largely rated NC-17 and, as you will see, contains a lot of explicit detail. But I cannot write without developing believable characters, largely in canon (at least as a starting point), whose behaviour is established through dialogue and tangible situations. I adore these characters and tend to write from the inside out, getting inside their heads and simply letting them talk (and act ...). Yes, there is a lot of sex, but I hope my characters' sexuality enables them, and us, to discover deeper aspects of their personalities.
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My favourite pairings are Hermione/Lucius and Hermione/Severus, but I have written for various other couples and situations.
I have recently started writing original works which have, fortunately, been picked up by publishers. If you are interested in my original work, my penname is Demelza Hart.
I love establishing a dialogue with my readers. Please feel free to contact me with comments, suggestions, criticism, anything. I look forward to hearing from you!
In the meantime ... enjoy!
laurielove
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Reviews for Out of the Depths
i really liked the way you described the exquisite tension in that Potions Class. How both held themselves so carefully to avoid others detecting the passion below the surface until it exploded at the end. :)
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you!! Sorry for taking so long to respond - life has been hectic, hectic, hectic. Next chapter finally up! x
What can I really say? Am trying to come up with a witty global warming pun, but my brain is now COMPLETELY on holiday.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Glad you liked it! Have finally got my act together to respond and post the next chapter - sorry it has been so long - I have been incredibly busy. x
"Passing notes in class is strictly forbidden, Miss Granger" Tee hee hee! 
That was another amazingly erotic chapter.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you!! Sorry for the delay in responding - busy busy busy. Next chapter up at last. x
looking forward to your next chapter.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! It's finally up! x
Your story has me riveted and reads true - I think anyone who has felt that all-consuming and searing NEED for another, especially someone you never saw "that" way before the instant of eye-contact that changes everything, should recognize it! I feel for Hermione's inability to focus on anything but that need, no matter how hard she tries. I love the way she handles Severus and I'm glad he's letting himself be "handled", but I wonder if we get to see the story from his point of view?
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you again. And again, so sorry for not getting back to you sooner - life has just been very very busy. The story will be written largely from Hermione's POV, but we will certainly get a deeper understanding of what makes Severus tick in due course. x
Gee, I wonder what he's thinking??
One chapter and I love it.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you so much! Sorry for the delay in responding! x
That was very erotic! Please excuse me while I go take a cold shower :)
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Argh! Hadn't realised I hadn't responded!! I'm so sorry. Life has been very hectic of late. Thank you so much for taking the time to review! x
This scene was by far one of the hottest sexual scenes with Severus that I have read- It was perfect.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Your review duplicated- never mind! x
I'm on tenderhooks! More more more!Seriously, great buildup - can't wait to see what happens next.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you so much! More very soon. x
This scene was by far one of the hottest sexual scenes with Severus that I have read- It was perfect.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
What can I say? Thank you so much. x
Seems Severus is running away from his feelings. I look forward to the update.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
He does seem to be! Plenty of time to sort that out ... x
Shoot, I loved this so much that I just had to google it to see if you'd updated it elswhere-- and you have! I know what I'm doing with the rest of my night :D
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Oh yes - this story has been finished elsewhere for a few months now. But I am certainly 'improving' it to post on here. Thanks for your support! x
I went from just lounging back in my chair to having my face only about a few inches from the screen, LOL. I was that into it. The tension was insane. Love it :)
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! I like this moment, even though it is quite 'innocent' x
Loving the slow, agonizing buildup!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! More very soon. x
My heart was pounding through the entire chapter. So much felt with just the touch of a pinky! The scene reminded me of when Clarice handed Hannibal Lechter a file through the bars and he managed to caress her hand with his index finger. They showed it in slow motion. I could fell the electricity.Of course, I'm not comparing Snape to Hannibal, but so much emotion was condensed into that one small moment of skin on skin.Amazing. Closer and closer, indeed!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! I really liked that moment too, despite all the sex I've written in other stories (and there's just a bit to come in this one too!). It was quite a moment. Still, they're not going to be able to limited it to little fingers for long! x
Another great chapter! I never thought a innocent caress of fingers could be so electric. I feel for Hermione, her frustration and desire are palpable. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! Something will have to give soon ... x
On my! That was sheer torture for both of them. I feel as full of anticipation as Hermione to learn what will happen next. That was very bold of her indeed.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
It was indeed bold, but I am not sure if she saw it that way. The suddenness of her emotions has somehow made her much more certain of their reality. She has set her mind on this, and it will take a lot to shift her from it, even though it is all a blur at the moment. x
Wow! This appears to be building quickly toward an explosion of some sort. I'm quite curious to see what will happen next.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
We shall see, we shall see ... x 
What a detailed description of what it feels like to long so hard for another. While Hermione may be just a tiny bit overwrought in this chapter, the feeling of their (at first) inadvertent touch of fingers expanding to be deliberate is quite wonderful. If a brief event like this has ever happened to you (it has to me), then you would know that your writing is directly on the mark for the feelings it evokes. Waiting for the next chapter....
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Indeed, I have experienced moments like this. When you have only a tiny outlet for your emotion, it is as if the point of contact or brief moment is at that point the most significant thing in the universe. All energy is focused there. I am not sure if Hermione is overwrought, but she is certainly overwhelmed by her sudden awareness of feelings for Severus. I suppose we can grant her a little confusion and frantic deliberation! Thank you for your kind words. Lots more of this story to come. x 
I really enjoyed this opening chapter. It immediately creates an intriging desire to know more about what is happening between them.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! There is plenty more to come ... x
All that from a simple caress of a finger. Things are heating up indeed! :)
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Oh yes! x
i was just wondering if you were going to continue on this story?
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Oh yes!! Have no fear! This is a long story!! I will probably post the next chapter today. Thanks for the lovely rating. x
That was a dangerous game she was playing, but fortunately it turned out the way she had planned. He did need to apologize and she needed it too, and I think this really was the best way to get it to happen. Had she pressed him further in general conversation, I think it would have angered him. I still think it angered him, but there is such a fine line between anger and passion and she was able to tip the scales in favor of passion, so all of the intense emotion manifested itself in that direction. I love the direction that their relationship is going, and I hope for only the best for them.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
I know things are still very intense, but they are certainly 'good' intense, if you know what I mean. That will be clearer in the next chapter. x
I could swear I've read this before. hummm powerful chapter not sure I liked the torture part... but then again they have all of the past behind them now. Thats a good thing. Looking forward to getting the dance over with.Thank you for a great chapter
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
It wasn't really torture - more of a tease, really. And he loved it really, oh yes indeed!Perhaps you have read this before. This story has been posted in its entirety on two other sites for over a year now. But I have been editing it quite significantly to post here. I am much more pleased with what I've got here. x
I could swear I've read this before. hummm powerful chapter not sure I liked the torture part... but then again they have all of the past behind them now. Thats a good thing. Looking forward to getting the dance over with.Thank you for a great chapter
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
More soon.x