Chapter Five
Rumors of Lily's involvement with the Marauders spread like wild fire. By the time she, Alice, and the boys had returned to the Gryffindor Tower, most of the school was abuzz with chatter. The following morning at breakfast, it was all anyone was talking about. Thankfully, with the help of the Marauders' own version of the rumor mill, Peter had been able to curb most of the gossip away from the extreme. Lily knew versions of her escapades would quickly be blown out of proportion, but for the night at least, most of the rumors centered around the truth.
Her relationship between Claire and Susan was strained at best. Neither girl was speaking to her, though they both didn't seem to have a problem talking to Alice. Susan seemed determined to turn her against Lily, but Alice was firm. Claire simply sought to maintain some level of harmony within the room. Luckily, Lily and Susan slept on opposite sides of their room and Claire and Alice were very good at keeping the two apart.
It truly took no time at all for the students and professors to realize the Marauders had closed ranks around Lily and Alice. All it took was a Slytherin by the name of Rosier to insult Lily and Alice as the two were walking to class. The Marauders retaliated with a brilliant array of curses, ranging from painful urination, puss filled boils on his face, and a rather large object shoved in a rather small place, which caused the old boy to waddle gingerly towards the Hospital Wing to get it removed.
Of course, it came as no surprise that James would defend his ladylove. What shocked everyone was the way in which Remus and Sirius were so quick to defend the lovely Lily Evans.
From there, the rumors spread faster than before. In less than an hour, people were taking bets on who had fathered the love-child growing inside Lily and arguing over whether there would be a wedding before or after they graduated Hogwarts. Some even went so far as to divulge information about how Alice was soon to join in on a little Marauder fun.
It was to be expected, but Alice and Lily still felt the sting every time they were the target of attack. Thankfully, they had taken to spending most of their free time with the Marauders, and not only to help Lily curb her sexual desires. Just a little over after a week, it was suddenly common to find the six Gryffindors huddled together in the library, eating together in the Great Hall, lounging together by the Black Lake, or playing together by the Gryffindor fire.
The commonality of seeing the six together had not yet grown old, however, and it is because of this that they were the object of so many stares as they enjoyed their first Saturday out by the shores of the Black Lake.
"You two do realize that essay isn't due for another two weeks, right?" Sirius asked, lazily tossing a Quaffle to James.
"Yes, and that's why we're doing it now, because in two weeks, you'll be badgering us to help you with yours," Remus quipped, not bothering to look up from his scroll.
"I'm doing it because I'm finally able to focus long enough to write it," Lily said with a wry grin and a shrug.
"You have been doing a lot better. Maybe the curse is fading," Alice said from her spot lounging against the trunk of a nearby tree.
Three heads jerked in Lily's direction, each face holding equal parts nervousness and worry.
"No, it's not that. It's the new potion they've got me on. The Mediwitch in charge of my case in experimenting, but this one seems to be working the best so far," Lily told her, scribbling away.
All three boys gave silent sighs, relief evident in their posture.
"Not to worry, gents. Your little slice isn't going anywhere anytime soon," Lily assured them, smirking.
"Aw, come off it, Evans. You know we think you're more than a piece of arse," Sirius said with a frown.
"Though it is a lovely little piece," James complimented.
Lily shot him a smile in gratitude before Peter's retching noises made her blush and look away.
"Merlin, the four of you need a room," Peter grumbled.
"Get used to it, Peter. I have a feeling we'll be subjected to this for a long while," Alice sighed.
Trying hard to get rid of the red staining her cheeks, Lily bent over her essay once more. She only had another six inches to go before she reached the required length and she'd only managed to hit on three of the five points she wanted to make. Luckily, Professor Flitwick never minded when she went over the required length, unlike some of the other professors who insisted she maintain the requirements they set.
Giggling and the shuffling of feet distracted Lily from her fourth point moments later. Glancing up, she saw a group of fifth year Hufflepuffs coming towards them. Emmeline Vance was among them and it was she who stepped forward, blushing furiously as she made her way towards Sirius.
"Hey, Sirius," Emmeline greeted breathlessly.
"'Lo there, Em. Have a good summer?" Sirius asked awkwardly, pausing in his game of catch with James.
"Oh, sure. My parents and I went over to Paris for a few weeks."
"Yeah? Sounds like it was a good summer, then," Sirius said, shooting a slightly desperate look Lily's way.
She winked in return, enjoying his torment just a little bit.
"The best part was all the fashion. Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world, you know," Emmeline said brightly.
"Uh, no, actually. I didn't," Sirius muttered, but Emmeline didn't seem to hear him.
"I bought this truly fabulous dress, but I've got nowhere to wear it to until a Hogsmeade weekend," Emmeline pouted.
"Er, sorry 'bout that."
"Well, see. I was wondering if maybe you'd like to take me? I really can't wear it on just any old Hogsmeade weekend. It's really more of a date outfit," Emmeline explained sweetly.
Sirius looked absolutely terrified and practically shouted at the poor girl, "I can't. I'm taking Evans."
Lily felt a creeping suspicion when Emmeline didn't seem too disappointed.
"Oh. Well, how about you, then, James? You willing to go to Hogsmeade with me?" Emmeline asked sweetly.
Instantly realizing what the younger girl was doing, Lily pushed to her feet in order to stare the girl down.
"Sorry, Emmeline, but they're both going with me," Lily said.
And before she could turn her claws onto Remus, she added, "All three of them."
"Well, that's too bad. I know quite a few girls who will be disappointed to hear that the rumors are true, but good on you, Lily. Now I see why you never said yes to James. You were waiting for the whole set. I assume Peter will be next," Emmeline said, still in that sticky sweet voice.
"Nah. Evans isn't really my type," Peter piped up from his place on the ground.
Both she and Emmeline ignored him.
"That's right, Em. You go tell everyone what a big slut Lily Evans turned out to be. I managed to catch three of Hogwarts most eligible bachelors and I'm not giving them up any time soon," Lily said with a vicious grin.
"Good luck keeping them. Everyone in the school knows what a prude you are. I doubt you'll be able to keep them entertained for very long. Bye, Lily."
With that, she turned and made her way back to the castle with her gaggle of friends following behind.
"Don't listen to her, Evans. She's just-" Sirius started, but Lily quickly cut him off.
"Jealous. I know. It's okay, Sirius. Really. I knew what I was signing up for when I agreed to your deal. I'm not going to hide from it. That'll just feed the gossip mill more. The best way to handle it is to admit to everything," Lily said, retaking her place beside Remus.
"I don't know how you do it, but you looked damned sexy telling her off," Remus murmured, tangling a hand in her hair.
"You think so, huh?" Lily asked with a small smile.
"Oh, yeah," Remus said, leaning in for a kiss.
And, of course, because it was her and because she hadn't had them since Monday, her body instantly lit up like someone had pumped firewhiskey through her veins. Her hands immediately moved to tangle in his hair, drawing her body up to press against his. Their tongues dueled for dominance until Remus' hand tightened in her hair, breaking the kiss.
"Potion," he rasped before kissing her nose.
A bottle was pressed into his hand and he held up the potion-filled glass for her. She gulped down the contents quickly, sighing as the fire was extinguished for now.
It took more determination than before to return to her essay, but eventually she was able to keep herself from staring at the way Remus' muscles flexed when he twisted his quill in thought or the way James and Sirius shirts stretched tantalizingly across sculpted bodies as they returned to their game of catch. She celebrated the little victory by writing furiously, anxious to finish the essay before something else came along and distracted her.
Sunday passed in much the same way as Saturday, the six Gryffindors lazing about, completing some last minute homework, or in Remus and Lily's case, helping the others finish last minute homework.
Monday went much better than the previous one as Lily was better able to control herself when Professor Slughorn brought out the students' cauldrons of Amortentia to show them how the colors and scents had changed over the weekend. Instead of wanting to jump that random guy in front of her, she simply felt a tingling in her lower stomach and an ache between her legs, the sensation much easier to ignore than the raging fire that had been her desire last Monday.
She was even able to make it almost back to the Common Room with Alice before she lost control. She would have made it the whole way, but they'd run into Remus walking back to the common room from his extra, advanced session of Defense Against the Dark Arts. Lily had taken one look at him and dragged him into a nearby broom cupboard.
She hadn't even bothered with a greeting before she was tugging on his clothes, practically ripping the buttons off his shirt in her haste. Strong hands gripped her hips, drawing her closer to his body and the hard length that would soon ease her ache.
"Off," Lily panted, pulling at his trousers.
"Easy, Lil. You're gonna tear the button right off," Remus chuckled, his hands reaching down to release his cock.
Lily moaned at the sight. He was hard, the bulbous head a purple plum color and leaking little drops of pre-cum. He stroked himself once, twice, his breath stuttering as she watched him.
"Take off your panties, Lil," Remus rasped.
She practically tore the scrap of material off in her hurry to have him fill her. He didn't wait any longer than the amount of time it took for her panties to hit the floor. In seconds, he had her in his arms, braced against the wall as his cock sought out her dripping pussy.
"Help me out," Remus demanded.
Shivering under the intensity of her desire, she reached down and guided his thick length inside her, moaning at the feel of his silken skin pressing into her heated core. Remus hissed, his head thrown back as he sank in the rest of the way until their pelvis' touched and she could feel him pulsing deep inside.
"Hold on tight, sweetheart," Remus said darkly before pulling out and slamming back in.
Lily couldn't contain the cry that ripped from her throat as he plundered her, their bodies slamming together over and over as he fought to bring her the ultimate pleasure. His heavy breath panted against her neck as he forced her up and down his cock, groaning when she rotated her hips down to meet him. Her legs wrapped tightly around his waist, wanting him closer, deeper. Her nails made little half-moons on his shoulder where she gripped tightly, her fingers clenching on every thrust.
"That's it, sweetheart. Mark me with those claws of yours," Remus growled.
She whimpered as he increased his pace, slamming her body against the wall every time he impaled her on his cock. She was so close, her body tightening in preparation for the oncoming climax. His cock dragged over the walls of her pussy, his pelvis rubbing against her swollen clit. A couple more thrusts and she came, biting down on his shoulder to keep from screaming loud enough to shake the castle walls.
"Oh, Merlin," Remus groaned as he own climax came over him.
She could feel the sticky hot fluid of his cum pulsing from his cock and coating the inner walls of her cunt. He continued to thrust through his orgasm, sending shivers of delight throughout her body until with a muffled sigh he collapsed against her. Pressed between his body and the wall, Lily wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek, below his ear, along his jawline until he lifted his head to meet her seeking lips. Their tongues tangled together sweetly, neither one fighting for dominance. They simply allowed their lips and tongues to do the talking, thanking each other silently.
"We should probably get back to the Common Room," Remus whispered, his nose rubbing along her cheek.
Still unwilling to speak and break the spell their sexing had woven over her, she silently let her feet find the floor. They both moaned when Remus' cock slid from her body, sending a mix of their fluids down Lily's legs.
"Let me," Remus said, kneeling before her.
He wordlessly erased all evidence of their time together before sliding her panties back up her legs and into place. Before standing, he leaned forward and placed a kiss over her covered mound, making her gasp at the delicious sensation.
He shot her a grin as he stood. Too sedated to do much more than attempt to glare at him, she didn't protest when he took her hand and pulled her from the broom cupboard. Alice stood beside the door, casually leaning against the brick wall and watching as people walked by. As soon as she saw them come out, she gave them both a wide grin and raised one delicate blond eyebrow.
"Hush up, Ali," Lily mumbled, playfully shoving her friend.
"Oh, darling. Next time, you should hush up or remember to put a silencing charm on the door. It's lucky I did it for you before some innocent first years heard something they shouldn't," Alice teased, linking her arm through Lily's as the three made their way towards Gryffindor Tower.
"Ah, yes. Next time you drag me off somewhere, I'll have to remember that," Remus agreed, winking Lily's way.
"Yes, you should. Especially seeing as how I was a little preoccupied with some unhelpful buttons," Lily sniffed, trying and failing to keep her cheeks from turning red.
"I'll remember that for next time, too," Remus promised, leaning down to kiss her cheek sweetly.
With that, he turned to the Fat Lady with a cheerful, "Dragon's Head".
The three scrambled through the portrait hole to find the other half of their group lounging in front of the fire, all bent over a sheet of paper. They looked up as Remus, Alice, and Lily moved to join them.
"There you three are. We've been waiting," James said, scooting over to make room for Lily to plop down between him and Sirius.
"Sorry. Lily and I had some business to attend to," Remus told them, settling down by Peter and leaving the end cushion for Alice.
"I see. And did you manage to finish your business?" Sirius asked with a sly grin.
"Of course, Padfoot. Would we honestly be here if we hadn't?" Remus smirked, his brown eyes twinkling mischievously.
"You're all rotten," Lily huffed, crossing her arms and falling back against the couch.
"Come off it, Evans. You know we're teasing. I suspected you'd have another episode after hearing Slughorn's still teaching Amortentia," Sirius said, tossing an arm over her shoulders and pulling her into his side.
"Do we really have to discuss it where anyone can hear, though?" Lily mumbled, knowing her face was a bright red.
"No one's paying us a bit of mind, babe. Besides, we set up a barrier around us. Anybody who gets too close will only hear a buzzing sound," James assured her.
"Really? What spell did you use?" Alice asked, leaning forward curiously.
"Oh, something we dug up one day," Sirius said with a mysterious smirk.
"Where? The library? Cause I've read almost every Charms book we have," Lily said with a slight frown.
"Nah. An old book of Snivellus', actually. That bloke has some issues, but some of his spells have been useful," James told them.
"Snape? He creates spells?" Alice asked, obviously shocked.
"He's really brilliant. He knew more spells our first year than a lot of seventh years," Lily said, defending her old friend.
"Lily. I know you two used to be friends and all, but… you don't hang out with him anymore, do you?" James asked.
Lily met Alice's gaze across the table, but quickly looked away.
"Not since… since last year. When he… you know," Lily said uncomfortably.
"Called you that fucking disgusting name," Sirius practically snarled.
"Yeah," Lily mumbled, shifting nervously.
"Hey. You know he's a prat, right? It's why we've always cursed him. We knew he'd turn dark and we didn't want you anywhere near him," James said, tilting her face towards his.
Lily nodded, not wanting to admit her embarrassment at all her years ignoring Severus' darkness. She'd known he had that side since first year, but she'd ignored it because… well, because Sev had been her only friend back home, the first one to teach her about magic. She'd loved him, but it had never been in the way he claimed to love her.
"I don't blame you guys. Not anymore," Lily admitted, leaning into James' embrace.
"Good. Cause we never want to give you cause to be angry at us again," James said, nuzzling her hair.
"Oh, I'm sure that's not going to happen," Alice laughed.
"That little faith, huh?" Remus asked, knocking shoulders with her.
"No. I just know Lily that well. She comes by that red hair naturally," Alice said, grinning like a fool.
"I can control my temper," Lily defended, though she was unable to completely hide her smile.
"Sure you can, hon," Alice agreed mockingly.
"Well, we've managed to keep her happy so far," Sirius said, squeezing Lily's knee.
"Yes, you have. And I thank you for that," Lily said, leaning up to kiss him sweetly.
James crooked a finger at her and tapped his lips, silently asking for a kiss. She heard the Common Room erupt with whispers behind her, but she didn't pay them any mind as she leaned over and gave James his kiss.
They could talk all they wanted to. She was not giving this up.