Jonathan used to have fear of crows, at least in some versions, right? I like to imagine that when he decided to conquer that fear he ended up finding an injured crow and made it his mission to take care of it until it healed so he'd learn to tolerate them. Once it was fine, Jon set it free. But since crows communicate with eachother, the crows now knew Jonathan meant food and help, and that is how crows started appearing near him.
You’re right, in Year One he was punished by Great Granny with vicious crow attacks in the aviary. Not a lot of people like this concept, but I do. This is a REALLY good idea you have here, and I totally subscribe to this. Imaging him taking care of a baby crow that needed help? Gosh that’s adorable. He’d probably bond with it, name it, all that jazz.
When he had to set it free, he’d feel a twinge of emotion, something akin to sadness. He wouldn’t admit it, but he’ll miss that crow.
Thank you so much for sharing this!!