A Murder of Crows
HogwartsClassof911,052 Reviews | 1,052 Ratings, 0 Likes, 798 Favorites )
Adult Hermione wants to forget the mistakes of her past. Snape
knows all about secrets and lies. Forced to work together, their dislike for
one another turns into reluctant desire. Will they learn to trust each other in
time to stop the insidious plot bent on changing the future of the wizarding
world forever?
Chapters (33)
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HogwartsClassof91
Member Since 2008 | 6 Stories | Favorited by 316 | 137 Reviews Written | 1,552 Review Responses
"A Murder of Crows" was my first foray into fan-fiction, and I treasure the lessons I've learned while posting it.
Reviews for A Murder of Crows
Wonderful smut! I admit to being a smut adict, but I am looking forward to the plot advancement too!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
So glad you liked the smut - I was nervous about it. Lots of plot advancement to come!! Thanks for the review!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
So glad you liked the smut - I was nervous about it. Lots of plot advancement to come!! Thanks for the review!
Yay! You have made your Smut-Nut very happy! I loved how he wouldn't let her out of bed! My husband has done that to me a few times! Hehehe. Very cute and very real! Seriously though, you write these two so well and have such an amazing grip on their character flaws! I love it! Keep those chapters coming!!! Much Love! ~Brena
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thanks so much, my little smut-nut! I'm glad you liked this chapter - you know how nervous I was about it! Thanks for the review and stars, honey!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thanks so much, my little smut-nut! I'm glad you liked this chapter - you know how nervous I was about it! Thanks for the review and stars, honey!
Lovely chappie, dear. Your story simply gets better as it advances; I am not sure how you do it, but I am glad that you do. :) -
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much... What an amazing thing to say! I cannot express how much compliments like that inspire me. I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. The next chapter is in the queue!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much... What an amazing thing to say! I cannot express how much compliments like that inspire me. I'm so glad you're enjoying the story. The next chapter is in the queue!
lol! I loved it when you had Hermione say to Sev if it was his habit to prattle on, and with him replying that it was a special treat for her. I about died from laughter when I read that!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Oh, I'm so glad you liked that part! I was cracking up when I wrote it, but I wasn't sure if anyone would remember when he had said it to her in chapter 4. You're the only one who has commented on it - it makes me very happy!! Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars!!
Response from luvsev (Reviewer)
You are most certainly welcome, dear. I could not let that hilarious comment go without saying something--it was too funny. It just struck me as something I could actually see him saying. Kudos on the lovely story.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Oh, I'm so glad you liked that part! I was cracking up when I wrote it, but I wasn't sure if anyone would remember when he had said it to her in chapter 4. You're the only one who has commented on it - it makes me very happy!! Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars!!
Response from luvsev (Reviewer)
You are most certainly welcome, dear. I could not let that hilarious comment go without saying something--it was too funny. It just struck me as something I could actually see him saying. Kudos on the lovely story.
I definately approved of this chapter a million percent. I'm glad they're finally getting it right!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thanks for the review - I'm so glad you approved! I was nervous writing smut for the first time, so I greatly appreciate this feedback!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thanks for the review - I'm so glad you approved! I was nervous writing smut for the first time, so I greatly appreciate this feedback!
plot developement is accepable as long as a dash of smut is included. that was very satisfactory smut, by the way. thanks so much 
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Yay - so glad you liked it! Thanks for the review - I appreciate the feedback on my adventures in smut writing!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Yay - so glad you liked it! Thanks for the review - I appreciate the feedback on my adventures in smut writing!
Good smut, anyway.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you!! I appreciate the review and stars!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you!! I appreciate the review and stars!
Oh bravo, they indeed got it right. I love how their passion overtook their uncertainty. Lovely smut.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your feedback - I was nervous about writing smut!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your feedback - I was nervous about writing smut!
This chapter, this smut, is one of the most beautifully written, deeply erotic, and well balanced love scenes I have ever read.
You described their emotions perfectly. In the beginning, both of them are a little unsure, afraid of disappointing the other. Both of them are eager to come together, needing to quench the growing fires of their passion. And both of them are obviously completely satisfied with the result and each other.Hot damn, that was good! 
Beth
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much, Beth! I agonized over the writing of this, so I really appreciate your kind words!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much, Beth! I agonized over the writing of this, so I really appreciate your kind words!
Definitely approve of your chapter of pure, unbridled, well-written smut!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Yay - thank you so much!!! I was very wibbly about it, so I really appreciate the approval and shiny stars!!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Yay - thank you so much!!! I was very wibbly about it, so I really appreciate the approval and shiny stars!!!
OMG, that was breathtaking, and it's about time!!!!! When will we find out about her secrets and will it make a difference in the relationship? I think he loves her but won't admit it to himself. Please, next chapter
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much for the lovely review and stars! The next chapter has been sent for final beta, so I will be updating again soon. And the fact that it's Chapter #13 could very well be an omen...(Your question is very insightful, btw. I don't think it's possible to avoid secrets and lies making a difference in a relationship... Definitely, LOTS more to come on that!)
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much for the lovely review and stars! The next chapter has been sent for final beta, so I will be updating again soon. And the fact that it's Chapter #13 could very well be an omen...(Your question is very insightful, btw. I don't think it's possible to avoid secrets and lies making a difference in a relationship... Definitely, LOTS more to come on that!)
Very enjoyable. I think our favorite fictional characters have a better sex life than most people lol. Nice flow in the chapter and I love how they were both nervous.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
I think you're right about their sex lives, LOL! Thanks so much for the lovely review and stars... and thanks for mentioning specifics. It's very helpful to learn what parts of a chapter make an impact and work for the reader.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
I think you're right about their sex lives, LOL! Thanks so much for the lovely review and stars... and thanks for mentioning specifics. It's very helpful to learn what parts of a chapter make an impact and work for the reader.
hee as much as I enjoy the smut I can't wait for the plot development
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL! I'm the same way... But you won't have to wait much longer: the next chapter has been sent for final beta and will be posted soon. Thanks so much for the review and the lovely stars!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL! I'm the same way... But you won't have to wait much longer: the next chapter has been sent for final beta and will be posted soon. Thanks so much for the review and the lovely stars!!
Another beautiful chapter. I loved the line about "hold on to these moments... tuck it away in a safe place so that she could hold some small piece of him inside her forever." Perfectly written and moving. I enjoyed the humorous flirting and the warmth of their feelings toward the other. *Kind of expected to see a simple a/n: Review. LOL.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL! I've thought about putting that in my A/N, since I'm such an utter and complete whore for reviews!And speaking of which, thank you SO much for this nice review. I love how you mentioned specifics of what parts made an impact on you - it's so helpful to know what's working!The next chapter has been sent for beta, so I should be posting an update soon. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!! (And leaving me pretty, shiny stars... we whores are quite crow-like in our affinity for all things sparkly!)
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL! I've thought about putting that in my A/N, since I'm such an utter and complete whore for reviews!And speaking of which, thank you SO much for this nice review. I love how you mentioned specifics of what parts made an impact on you - it's so helpful to know what's working!The next chapter has been sent for beta, so I should be posting an update soon. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!! (And leaving me pretty, shiny stars... we whores are quite crow-like in our affinity for all things sparkly!)
Now where's the university where one can actually study such scientific approaches?
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
I have no idea - but count me in for eager enrollment!!!:-)Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
I have no idea - but count me in for eager enrollment!!!:-)Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars!!
Oh yes, sometimes a girl needs just a little smut once in a while! Husband's gone away for work for a couple weeks. Got to get my kicks where I can :)Livvy
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Whatever works, right?! :-)Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars! Next chapter has been sent for beta, so I should be posting an update soon...
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Whatever works, right?! :-)Thanks so much for the review and lovely stars! Next chapter has been sent for beta, so I should be posting an update soon...
Smut for smut's sake is never wrong. I love the little details that show how lost in their passion they are: Hermione not realizing that they made it to the bed, Severus's hands shaking when he's unbuttoning his trousers. You make the scene come alive.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much for the great review - I just love how you listed specific parts that made an impact. So good to know what works!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much for the great review - I just love how you listed specific parts that made an impact. So good to know what works!!
Thank God he's a Potions Master, she's going to need some healing and pain relievers later!! Well written smut! Biscuits to you!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL - how handy for both of them!! Thanks for the review (and the biscuits)!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL - how handy for both of them!! Thanks for the review (and the biscuits)!!
pure smut! hooray! i was so excited to see an update notice for this story in my e-mail. then i realized i had already read it on ashwinder. then i REMEMBERED what it was i had already read, so i was very happy to read it again! i just loved it. "stay." who could resist? :D
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL - there's certainly no way I'd be able to resist him!! I just love it when he's demanding. :-)Thanks so much for reading and spoiling me with multiple reviews!! The next chapter has been submitted for final beta, so I should be posting again soon...
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
LOL - there's certainly no way I'd be able to resist him!! I just love it when he's demanding. :-)Thanks so much for reading and spoiling me with multiple reviews!! The next chapter has been submitted for final beta, so I should be posting again soon...
Boy oh boy, did they finally get it right, or what! Great chapter! I love their humor and their candor. Well done!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much! What a nice review - you spoil me! The next chapter has been submitted for final beta-reading, so I'll be posting again soon. Thanks again!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much! What a nice review - you spoil me! The next chapter has been submitted for final beta-reading, so I'll be posting again soon. Thanks again!
I think you aced that one, Puffbuddy! :D
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much! There must be something in the air - it seems like there's quite a bit of smut going around lately. Perhaps it's contagious?!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... thank you so much! There must be something in the air - it seems like there's quite a bit of smut going around lately. Perhaps it's contagious?!
The tension between these two is incredible, this is my favorite story to read these days. I do hope they get it right this time, and I hope we get to be voyeurs, haha. Great story, love it.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much! I just added the next chapter to the queue: it's entitled "Of Joyful Bliss," so you just might get a glimpse of some blissful goings-on!! Thanks again for the review and stars!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thank you so much! I just added the next chapter to the queue: it's entitled "Of Joyful Bliss," so you just might get a glimpse of some blissful goings-on!! Thanks again for the review and stars!
hot chapter
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thanks so much - I appreciate it!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Thanks so much - I appreciate it!
This was an awesome update! Having the two of them going back and forth in such a way was amazing. I loved their conversation at the end. The honesty and straight forwardness is just perfect for them. I hope you don't leave their coupling behind closed doors! I know I'm a smut-nut. Especially for the way that you write these two! I'm going to be waiting paitently for the next chapter!!!! Much Love ~ Brena
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... I couldn't possibly disappoint my favorite smut-nut!!! I just added the next chapter to the queue. I don't want to give away too much, but the name of the chapter is "Of Joyful Bliss"... Hope you like it!!Thanks so much for the lovely review... I must have re-written their conversation at the end at least a dozen times, so I really appreciate the feedback!! So glad to hear it flowed okay...
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Aww... I couldn't possibly disappoint my favorite smut-nut!!! I just added the next chapter to the queue. I don't want to give away too much, but the name of the chapter is "Of Joyful Bliss"... Hope you like it!!Thanks so much for the lovely review... I must have re-written their conversation at the end at least a dozen times, so I really appreciate the feedback!! So glad to hear it flowed okay...
"Hermione impatiently watched December trudging along in its relentless stream of miserably cold days." That is a very evocative sentence! He said he would not pretend to be in love with her, she doesn't realise yet that does not preclude him actually being in love with her.
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Ooh - thank you so much for the compliment! I told you that version I sent you was VERY rough!! :-)Well noted on the semantics - he chooses his words very carefully, and she hasn't stopped to consider the layers of meaning within them. Thanks for the review, hon!!
Response from HogwartsClassof91 (Author of A Murder of Crows)
Ooh - thank you so much for the compliment! I told you that version I sent you was VERY rough!! :-)Well noted on the semantics - he chooses his words very carefully, and she hasn't stopped to consider the layers of meaning within them. Thanks for the review, hon!!