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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laurielove
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've got to say that this is probably one of the best SS/HG fics I have ever had the pleasure to read and I'm only a couple chapters in! Your writing is flawless, incredible. Great job once again!
Fantastic! I just love the way you write! I don't think I could take a break from this story even if I wanted too, which might I add, I do not. :) On to the next chapter! Fantastic job once again!!
Another great chapter! I really love how you didn't just jump in with anything between Severus and Hermione. The touching of the fingers was a nice touch, subtle, I really enjoyed it. Fantastic writing! :)
Another fantastic chapter! I really enjoyed reading this. Fantastic job!
Wow! This was an absolutely amazing intro to your story! I really loved this chapter, you've really captured each character. Your writing is splendid, it really pulls you in. Your description of Hermione's emotions and her moments with Severus so far have been really well done. Can't wait to read the next chapter, great job!
Wow! This was an absolutely amazing intro to your story! I really loved this chapter, you've really captured each character. Your writing is splendid, it really pulls you in. Your description of Hermione's emotions and her moments with Severus so far have been really well done. Can't wait to read the next chapter, great job!
Great chapter! I've noticed while reading that it can be incredibly difficult to do a chapter like this justice and you really hit the nail on the head. I loved it, fantastic job!
that was such a beautiful ending.
wow, who would have thought that just touching fingers could be so delicious.
heaven almighty what took me so long to read this magnificent piece of work?!
I'm sorry I'm an end of the story reviewer, I absolutely love your story. I cried, I laughed, it was amazing!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you ever so much. So glad you enjoyed this so much. x
I'm sorry I'm an end of the story reviewer, I absolutely love your story. I cried, I laughed, it was amazing!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Oops - duplicate review, but thanks again anyway! x
i read 'Out of the Depths' 3 times, it's amazing and i can't get enough of these raw feelings, you captured the characters nicely in this magnificent storyMarry me! :-p
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Aw bless you! Thank you so much. I'm already married, I'm afraid!! 
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This was a lovely story and I quite enjoyed my time reading it...so much so that I didn't write on my own story today as I was too involved with yours! Thanks for the journey...
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you very much!! We all need a little break from writing sometimes! x
Response from Dustbunnie (Reviewer)
I especially liked the ball scene with Severus, Hermione and Lawrence. The way Hermione managed to bring Severus down and the way he placed his forehead onto hers...it was incredibly tender and probably the easiest way to 'come out' with their relationship and allow people see the depth of feelings between the two of them. Well done.
I LOVE this story! Thanks for a wonderful journey!!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you so so much. So glad you enjoyed it. x
I have no words to express how perfect this ending feels for them. It fits just right with the path you have written for these amazing characters and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing it with us.I hope to read more from you soon!!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you so much for your lovely, lovely words. I am so glad you enjoyed this fic. x
Oh my oh my oh my, how poignant and beautiful an ending, so deserving, such an exciting, lusty and gorgeous tale they both withstood so bravely and helped each other grow and love completely along the way. Well done dear, brava!!!!!!!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you for your lovely words! So glad you enjoyed it - it was a bit of an epic of sex and love!!!! x
It is a happy ending... although, I wonder how did Hermione do on her NEWTs? Did she get a higher grade than Severus? And what about work? It just seems so open-ended with his stuff at Spinner's End and hers at Grimmauld Place. Maybe its just me wanting more! It was a wonderful story. Oh - was that necklace enchanted just a bit? I don't trust Severus with that sidestepping her question and the word "cunning?" Livvy
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
You know, I regret not tying up that loose ending about her NEWTs - I really should have. But also, in a way, perhaps it is best we don't know. I don't think I could bear the thought of either of them beating the other!And, no, there wasn't anything enchanted about the necklace - it was simply a lovely gift. Thanks for all your support for this story. x
I'm so happy for them! *hugs* Thanks for this story!
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. x
Brilliant. I loved how she said "goodbye" to "Professor" Snape and left. It was needed to make that break officially between them. Now they are truly equals in every sense.Livvy
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Absolutely. You have expressed it exactly as I would have wished. x
Wonderful story!! I only wish you would have included if she beat Snape in potions :)
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
I know - I should have tied that up really, but also, I feel it is quite nice not to know! Thanks for your kind words. x
This was a wonderful story. Such a satisfying gentle ending to such a passionate story. I enoyed every minute of the time I spent reading it.Hate to see it end.Thank you for sharing.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you for all your support throughout this fic. So glad you enjoyed it. x
This is a wonderful, poignant ending. I like the way you left the future happy but up to our imaginations. I think I'm going to imagine Severus being a guest lecturer at Hogwarts occasionally. I have a hard time imagining the school without him. Thank you for a great story.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Thank you so much. I, too, cannot imagine Hogwarts without Severus, and vice versa. That is why I had to leave this here. So glad you enjoyed it. x
Oh goodness, this got me all emotional and weepy. I'm not sure if I was crying for the happiness of Severus and Hermione's ending (or rather, their beginning), for Severus' recognition from his pupils, or the fact I'm saying goodbye to this story, like saying goodbye to a dear old friend.I can't thank you enough for posting this wonderful story, and for inspiring me to start writing again.I look forward to all your work in the future, you're a very skilled writer, and you did my two favourite characters the world of justice and more.It was simply perfect, from start to finish. Well done. xx 
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Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
What can I say? Your words are incredibly touching. I am so so glad you have decided to start writing again. Writing, for any purpose, is such a wonderful outlet and opening for self-discovery.Thank you once again for your wonderful sentiments. xxx
I'm reading this... I am so behind! The last couple of chapters have been so wonderfully written, I felt all those feelings over again from when I was newly in love with my husband. We could only see each other at the week-end. He would pick me up from work and take me home, I would get dressed up and we would go out to dinner and dancing! I remember those lazy days, lounging late in bed, all those precious days just the two of us. Ten years now, and we have a 5 year-old. 13 more years and we can start all over again! Thanks for sharing your fic! I adore your Severus and Hermione.
Response from laurielove (Author of Out of the Depths)
Aw - I'm glad it's bringing back memories! I too have young children and hanker after those days when it was so easy to go out and so easy to be in love ... I guess we just have to go about it in a different way now! x