STORY TITLE: Lily's Secret
PART: 06 of ?
AUTHOR: Red Jacobson ( )
DISTRIBUTION: , Archive of Our Own, Hentai-Foundry, Questionable Questing
DISCLAIMER: None of the Characters You Recognize belong to me, they all belong to JK Rowling and her publishers.
SUMMARY: It was a simple oversight, something James wasn't aware of, but it caused a lot of problems for Lily after Halloween 1981.
FEEDBACK: Of course! It Makes Me Write Faster
RELATIONSHIPS: James/Lily (past), Lily Potter/Selene Lovegood, Background Sirius/Remus, minor Harry/Luna Lovegood/Hermione Granger, minor Ernie MacMillan/Daphne Greengrass
RATING: NC-17
WORD COUNT: 4,785
SPOILERS: None, if you don't know how the Harry Potter story goes by now, why are you reading this story?
WARNINGS: If You've ever read any of my stories, you know what to expect, Oral, anal, Femme-slash, Dom/sub, multiple partners. The lemons won't appear for a few chapters yet, things need to be set in place, and time passes before it happens.
ADULT THEME WARNING: Things start to get a bit more explicit in this chapter. Nothing outrageous, but it's there.
BACKGROUND SLASH WARNING: In this story, Sirius and Remus are a couple, but other than a couple of risque comments Lily makes to tease them, it doesn't have a major impact on the story. There are meta-reasons for the pairing, but there will be no on-screen activities between the two, not even a kiss, so if you dislike slash, you don't have to worry.
AUTHORS NOTES: Something a bit different from me, since Harry and his generation aren't the major focus of the story, although he will appear in the story. Hope you enjoy it anyway
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE DEPARTMENT: Hugo Savage, who gets a mention in this chapter, is property of SeverusPhoenix, author of the amazing 'Three Slytherin Marauders' on , used by permission. Also, the briefly mentioned Professor Septimus is property of Dunuelos, hope he doesn't mind. The 'Fluorescent Fart Curse' is property of SlytherinSal, from the wonderful Krait-verse series of stories. Used with permission.
UNKNOWN SOURCE BUT I'M USING IT ANYWAY: I have no idea who first named Fred and George Weasley 'Hell's Carrots' but it's too funny not to use. Hope whoever it was doesn't mind.
Tuesday, September 1st, 1992
Hogwarts Express
12:30 pm
Harry grinned at Luna's delight in being on the way to Hogwarts at last. She was practically glued to the window, watching as the countryside flew by. Turning back to Hermione he said, "I'm sorry, Hermione, what did you ask me?"
Hermione just sighed, but then grinned at him, she spent just as much time watching Luna as he did, and she knew it.
"I was just wondering what was going on with Hannah wearing the Longbottom crest on her robes, and Greengrass having the MacMillan's crest on hers"
"Ah, that. It means that both couples are betrothed, planning to marry, that is. It's kind of strange that both of them have arrangements this early. From what I've heard and can tell, it's usually done when the couple is between their 5th and 6th years because they're old enough to know if this is a person they could spend their life with.
"With Neville and Hannah, and Ernie and Daphne, I don't know for certain and I'm not going to ask, and neither should you, but it's probably a business agreement as much as a betrothal contract. I know that the Greengrasses and MacMillans have been allies for around 200 years, and with Neville and Hannah? The Longbottom Greenhouses are famous for the quality of the plants they grow, and the Abbott family has the Abbott Nurseries, and has for at least 100 years." He leaned back on the seat, thinking, "I may be wrong, but they are probably in a pre-betrothal situation, because their magic isn't settled enough for a full betrothal."
"Why, what's the difference?" Hermione asked, and he blushed slightly, thinking about what the three of them had done over the holidays.
"In a full betrothal, it's expected that the couples are having sex. Which is why they wait until both of them are 16 years old, most peoples magic isn't settled until then."
"Does it make that big a difference? I mean, none of us are sixteen and we..."
"And enjoyed it a great deal, that's for sure. But the difference is, nothing we did could get either of you pregnant. If either parent's magic isn't settled, there could be problems with the baby, maybe even having a squib-birth."
Seeing that Hermione and Luna, who had been listening, were looking far too serious, he chuckled, "But it doesn't matter for you two, you can start playing together whenever you want, and it's the same with two blokes, but I have no interest in watching them together."
It was Hermione's turn to blush, and she said, "It sounds like fun, but just not yet."
Harry nodded, "Luna and I talked about it, and we both feel the same way, but that doesn't mean I won't be thinking about it."
Hermione and Luna answered practically in unison, saying "Us too!" which caused the three of them to look at each other and start laughing.
The rest of the ride passed peacefully, except when Oliver Wood and the other members of the Gryffindor Quidditch team crowded into their compartment to find out what kind of broom Harry ended up getting. Harry told them all about the Nimbus 2000 but said that he had given it to his mum to take up to the school, so he didn't have to carry it with him.
The Weasley twins, or, as his mum called them 'Hell's Carrots' were disappointed, but Harry said, "Mum was afraid the two of you would try to convince me to take it for a fly down the train, and she didn't want to deal with me still being in detention when I graduate."
The rest of the team laughed, and the twins flushed but joined in the laughter.
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Great Hall
Lily grinned as she took the five galleons from Filius after Luna was sorted into Gryffindor, he was certain that Selene's daughter was bound to be a Ravenclaw, but Lily knew that Harry, and to a lesser extent Hermione's Gryffishness had influenced their Moon-child far more than Selene did. Although both of them wished at times that Luna wasn't quite as impetuous as Harry, the two of them seemed determined to turn both her and Selene's hair gray before they even took their OWLs!
Watching the rest of the Sorting, she recognized several of the names, since they were younger brothers and sisters of students she'd already taught, and most of them seem to be sorted into the same house as their siblings, including Ginny Weasley, who always struck Lily as both extremely cunning, to be able to thrive in a house with all older brothers, as well as ambitious to make something of herself.
She never said anything to Molly, but there were nights when Lily couldn't sleep that she would go out walking and she had seen Ginny flying what looked like Quidditch maneuvers in the moonlight. Hopefully, she wouldn't try out for Seeker, because Harry was determined to get and stay on the team for the rest of his time at Hogwarts.
With the Sorting finished, Minerva stood to give her Welcome Speech and then the tables were full of food, and the students fell on the platters like swarms of locusts. Honestly, you'd think they hadn't eaten in days!
Thinking back, she had to admit that the students weren't any different during her time at school, it must just be something about being a teenager. Shrugging, she started filling her plate and eating, much more politely than the students.
Catching Harry's eye, she banished a note to his spot on the table, reminding him to stop and pick up his broom before heading back to Gryffindor Tower. Not that he needed a reminder, she just felt like showing off a little bit, and it would also give the firsties who saw it a taster of what can be done with charms. But it was mostly just showing off, she was honest enough with herself to admit it.
Looking over at the Hufflepuff table, she saw that Ernie was holding forth about something, she had no idea what, but he seemed to have the youngest badgers enthralled. It was only when all the firsties turned and looked at her did she realize, and wanted to face-palm! Sure, it was cute last year when all the first years paid such close attention in her class, but she didn't need another year of the Lily Potter fan club.
Catching Pomona's eye, the witch had the nerve to smirk at her, so Lily knew that she wouldn't help in subduing the more enthusiastic types in her house.
"Don't worry about it Lily, I'm sure they'll grow out of it, in four or five years. When they discover the opposite sex, those that don't develop a crush on you anyway," Filius chortled, and she just shook her head, she didn't feel like dealing with a Goblin's sense of humor this early in the year.
At last, the feast was over, and she could escape to her quarters for some peace.
Of course, Harry, Hermione, and Luna wanted to spend time visiting, but that was normal for the three of them until she sent them off to bed so they weren't out after curfew.
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Saturday, September 12th, 1992
Quidditch Pitch
9:00 am
Lily was sitting in the stands, flanked by Hermione and Luna as they watched the Seeker trials. Even to her biased eyes, it was obvious that Harry was doing better than any of the others who tried out. Although his roommate, Dean Thomas, had some potential. The others were all 5th and 6th years, and not that impressive.
Oliver Wood, the Team Captain, blew his whistle and the potential seekers all landed and walked over to him. Lily couldn't hear what the boy said, but from the smiles on Harry and Dean's faces, and the disappointed looks on the others, she could take a good guess that Harry was starting seeker and Dean was the reserves. Standing, she let Luna and Hermione hurry down and congratulate Harry first, before adding her own, and congratulating Dean as well, who was just as thrilled. It was understandable, being a muggleborn Dean hadn't even heard of Quidditch before his first trip to Diagon Alley, to make the team, even as a reserve had to be a big deal to him.
Lily would have liked to leave the tryouts after Harry was finished, but she didn't want to seem to play favorites, so with Harry beside her, and flanked by his girls, they watched the rest of the tryouts and cheered appropriately. At the end of the day, Harry's friend Ron had made the team as reserve keeper, and he was just as thrilled as Harry and Dean, and she was sure that Neville and the other boy in their dorm were going to be getting sick of Quidditch talk after lights out.
When everyone was finished, she had her three kids back to her quarters for biscuits and hot cocoa, a perfect way to finish off a chilly Saturday afternoon.
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The Rookery
Saturday, December 26th, 1992
2:30 pm
The gifts were all open, the wrapping paper binned, and Harry and the girls, along with Xeno, were napping on the couch (Xeno) or the carpet (Harry, Luna, and Hermione), while Lily and Selene were sitting in the kitchen with Richard and Monica, and Lily wrung her hands nervously under the table.
Richard and Monica shared a glance and he leaned forward, his hands wrapped around the coffee mug, and he said, "Since you deliberately waited for Xeno and the kids to be out of earshot, I'm guessing that you want to discuss something to do with our lifestyle?"
Lily nodded, "I had a really strange reaction when Selene and I went to Lilith's Toy Shoppe before school started, and it was fine at first. Both of us were using glamours, so we weren't recognized, and I was fascinated by the different things on sale. It didn't even bother me when Selene had me take my outer robe off, leaving me in just my underwear. But when Selene had me put my hands behind my back, and put the cuffs around my wrist, I started to get uncomfortable, and when she cuffed them together I had to fight against a panicking feeling, and I don't understand why?"
Selene spoke up, "We were hoping, since both of you have a lot more experience, you could help us understand what is going on."
Richard sat back, looking at the two of them thoughtfully, "That's really not that unusual, especially the first time. No matter how much trust the submissive thinks she, or he, has for their partner, it's still difficult the first time you experience being bound or confined. Even Monica and I had to get through the initial stages, until we knew, bond deep that we could trust each other."
Monica nodded, "It took a while for us to reach that point, even though we'd been having sex since the first night, and I even let him bugger me in front of an audience, but we had to really work at things when it came to restraints."
"What we ended up doing, was using some of my ties and tying them to the headboard of my bed and wrapping them around her wrists, but letting Monica hold the ends, so she knew she just had to let go and she would be free. We did that several times in a row, then tied one wrist and left the other holding the end of the tie, until we worked up to having both wrists secured."
Lily sat quietly, that might work, building up to it. "Thanks, I'm willing to give it a try at least. I know that Selene was going along to help me enjoy the fantasy, but I still felt bad that I couldn't handle what I thought I wanted."
Selene put her hand on Lily's thigh, "I told you that it didn't bother me, Lily, and it still helped for when we have to have the conversation with Luna and Harry, and probably Hermione too since there's no way they'll leave her out."
Monica looked at them, "I'm sorry, what conversation is this? And why would Hermione be involved?"
It was Selene that answered, "This is going to seem strange to you, since you didn't grow up with magic, but there are such things as curses that affect members of a family, even those that haven't been born yet. The Lovegood family is one that had a curse placed on it generations ago, so long ago that no records exist that we've found showing who placed the curse, and why. Let alone what conditions would break the curse. It doesn't affect every witch in the family, just the ones that show the family gift. Luna started having visions several years ago, which means that she will also suffer the effects of the curse as she gets older."
"What sort of curse, and how sure are you that it's real? I'm sorry, it sounds like I'm doubting you, but it's one thing to accept the existence of magic, and that our daughter is a witch, and something else entirely to believe that a curse out of the Brothers Grimm still exists, and we know somebody that suffers from it!"
Selene didn't look offended, she just nodded, "And that's a reasonable reaction. Unfortunately, I've seen the effects of the curse in action, in Xeno's mother, and in memories of his grandmother and great-grandmother. What happens is, as the witch gets older, usually around their 23rd birthday, but it varies, her visions start to come faster and faster, with no break in-between, until she goes completely insane. The witch will almost always die before their 40th Birthday, but they are catatonic by that time."
Monica gasped, "And Luna..? That poor girl!"
Selene reached over the table and touched Monica's hand. "It's not completely hopeless, there are witches of the family who kept control of their visions and lived to ripe age, and they all have one thing in common. As strange as it seems, the witches have a dominant husband or lover that keeps them grounded, and lets them focus on the individual visions and not be overwhelmed."
A new voice interrupted, as Xeno stepped into the room, "Don't mind me, I just need to get another cuppa. But my wife is correct, and I'm sure you are wondering, if the way to avoid the madness is known, why don't all women of the family find themselves a dominant husband? Because the fates have a sense of humor, and make sure that the women of the family, in addition to receiving their visions, are also some of the strongest, most domineering women on the face of the Earth, and are incapable of submitting to anyone! Believe me, several of them have tried, and it just ended up bringing the madness on sooner until they killed themselves."
Lily smiled slightly as she sipped her drink, "And that's why I was so relieved when Luna and Harry bonded, and Harry is clearly the dominant one in the relationship, Both of them are aware, in general, of what Harry will need to do when they are older, but it's still something they don't think about, at least not yet. I was worried when they started getting closer to Hermione, but finding out about your relationship, and that she accepts it as normal will mean that she won't have a problem as they start seriously exploring their bodies."
Monica grinned, "Hermione will be kneeling right beside Luna when the time comes, actually even earlier, since she's almost 2 years older than Luna. The two of us have had several conversations about fantasies, and I haven't checked, but I think she's been reading my Gor books, the books are always moved when I dust the shelves in our bedroom."
It took a few minutes to explain to Xeno and Selene what Gor was because the books weren't published in the Wizarding world, Lily had read a couple when she was younger so she understood what Monica was talking about.
After Xeno had gone back to the living room, Monica said, "You know, the last time we went toy shopping, I noticed some different types of cuffs, and a couple of them you can release yourself from the bonds. I didn't look too closely, but I can take a look next time and pick some for you to try if you like?"
Lily smiled, "That would be terrific, Monica. Thanks, and thank you both for your suggestions, they should help get me over my nerves, which will be a relief."
By common agreement, the four of them dropped the serious subjects, and Lily entertained them with stories of doings at the school, including Harry's first Quidditch match, against Slytherin, which only ended because the snitch flew right into Harry's mouth!
Of course, Selene had to tease her about her fan club expanding this year, requiring an explanation for Richard and Monica. Richard then told a story from dental school where it seemed like half the class had a crush on one of the younger female professors.
They passed the rest of the afternoon swapping stories until Harry came into the kitchen wondering why they were all laughing so hard?
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Greengrass Manor
Lord Greengrass's Office
Thursday, December 31st, 1992
3:30 pm
Cyrus looked up from the ledger he was studying when Anastasia stepped into the office. Waiting while his wife removed her robe and walked naked toward him, kneeling beside his desk, she said,
"I started the deeper lessons with Daphne this afternoon, and as expected, she is quite excited about the subject. I explained the nature of the relationships between the Great Houses, and how it ties into our magic and keeping it healthy. I gave her the first book of Greengrass History to read, as well as information on the MacMillan family, so she will understand what is required when they are old enough."
Cyrus nodded, "I heard from Herbert earlier, he started Ernie's lessons this morning, so I would expect the two of them to have a hard time looking at each other during the Ball this evening, and the dual blushes should be entertaining, for the adults anyway. But then, our parents were extremely amused at how embarrassed the two of us were after the first lessons, so I'm sure Ernie and Daphne will survive."
Anastasia grinned, "I'm sure they will, and I already started teaching the necessary grooming spells, so she's in the habit by the time she displays herself to him. Of course, she will probably start preferring the freedom of being open to having to wear clothing when they have to be seen by others. I know I do, and you've shown me many times just how much you appreciate it."
Closing the ledger and moving it aside, Cyrus pushed back his chair and said, "Speaking of that, I want to enjoy you bent over my desk, maybe we can give the girls a brother this time!"
His wife's eyes turned smoky as she flowed to her feet, before bending over the desk and spreading her legs.
They may not have gotten pregnant this time, but both of them enjoyed themselves a great deal.
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Potter Manor,
Wales
Sunday, April 4th, 1993
After Lunch
Harry was going over the shelf in front of him, trying to focus on the titles of the different books, but it wasn't easy, not when he was still distracted by what had happened on the Express home the day before. The three of them were alone in the compartment before the train started, and he had pulled out a book to start researching for a potions essay when Hermione started casting privacy spells on the door and windows.
He set his book down and looked between Hermione and Luna, but Luna just sat down next to him, and Hermione started undressing. A part of him reacted immediately, but his head was spinning in confusion. He had dreamed about something like this, but it was still too soon, all of them were too young. Harry started to ask them what was going on, but Luna reached over and put a finger over his lips.
"Relax Harry, Hermione and I were talking, and agreed it's time to move things forward another step or two. We've all seen each other naked, but that was all. Now Hermione wants you to see what she looks like when she's pleasuring herself. She showed me last night, and it's extremely exciting. So just sit back and relax, and let us take care of you."
He wanted to ask Luna what she meant by taking care of him, but then her hand was tugging down the zipper of his trousers and pulling him out of his pants. Before he could say anything, her hand was wrapped around him, and she started stroking. At that point, all thoughts flew from his head, and he focused his attention on Hermione.
Harry had seen Hermione naked many times, starting last Summer, but this was different, she was kneeling on the floor, her legs spread showing that she was already aroused, and then she started rubbing herself with one hand while the other was playing with her breasts. He tried to focus on her face, but the way she was biting her lower lip and her eyes were closed as she made soft little sounds kept distracting him, not to mention how Luna's hand felt wrapped around him.
He didn't know how long it went on, but eventually, Hermione stiffened and a long moan came from her throat as she fell back against the seat. He was about to ask if she was alright when Luna started moving faster, and he exploded all over her hand, leaving him panting against the back of the seat.
He was still trying to catch his breath when Luna lifted her hand to her mouth and started licking his cum off her fingers, before offering her hand to Hermione, who cleaned up the rest. Harry wanted to ask Hermione why, but words escaped him, and she just calmly stood and started dressing again, before removing the privacy charms.
Harry tried to find the words, but nothing came to him, but Hermione just smiled at him and said, "I know you are confused Harry, and I'm sorry, but if I had tried to explain first, I wouldn't have had the courage to show myself to you like that. We've talked some about different fantasies, and someday, when I'm feeling braver, I'll tell you what I was picturing the three of us doing, and after Luna turns 16 the three of us can act it out, how does that sound? I will tell you that it's part of keeping Luna's visions stable, and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it in real life!"
Luna snickered, "Me too, I've been reading some of Hermione's books, and they give me all kinds of naughty fun thoughts, and I'm making a list of things I want to try."
Harry sat quietly, digesting what Hermione had said, and what Luna was referring to, and he said, "Hermione, we don't have the time right now, but the next time we are together, I will want to see you doing that again, but I will expect you to describe, in great detail, exactly what you are picturing. And I also want to read these books, understood?"
He knew he had taken the right tone as both girls shivered slightly, and Hermione's eyes suddenly glazed over, before she blinked and they were clear again. With a bright smile, Hermione said, "Of course, Harry, whatever you want."
'Whatever I want', that's the problem, Harry thought as he ran his fingers along the spines of the books, 'I'm 12 years old, how the bloody hell am I supposed to know what I want? And Luna's even younger than I am, we're not supposed to be worrying about things like this yet, are we? Sure the idea is exciting to dream about, but we can't go too fast, we're still trying to figure out this three way marriage idea, and that's enough of a headache, trying to say and do the right thing so I don't make either one unhappy? Gah!'
Shaking his head to banish the disturbing thoughts, he went back to looking at the books and one of them caught his eye, it was pushed further back on the shelf and he almost missed it, but he reached into the gap between the books and tugged it out. Brushing the dust off the cover, it took him a minute to figure out the archaic writing, but it said "On Marriage Rituals" and he gave a whoop of triumph!
Sirius stuck his head in the library and said, "What's up, Harry did you find anything?"
Harry held up the book and grinned, "I think so, I just found this book and it's all about Marriage Rituals, so we have something solid to research now. I'm going to start reading, so come get me if you don't see me in 3 hours or so, okay?"
"Sure Harry, I'm still going through the attic, seeing if there's anything you or Lily would want to have at the cottage."
Harry just nodded as he sat down, already focusing on the first pages of the book.
It was nearly two hours later when he saw something that he had to re-read, a brief reference to the head of the Potter family dying before teaching his son the rituals, and the son using an ancient art called 'Chanting' and some of the ritual materials to act in place of the ritual. There wasn't anything more about this 'Chanting' but it was a place to start. Writing down what little information he could find, so mum and Selene could search for more books, he went back to reading. It was a lot less complicated than figuring out Hermione and Luna, that's for sure!
End Chapter Six