Chapter 44: Limits are discovered and lines are drawn

Mulciber got expelled and his wand snapped. Many Slytherins, who had been told of what happened by the three others that were present the day of the fight, began to hate Rick even more for that. If they wanted to spend their time hating and trying to come up with a plan to ambush him, then that was their choice. A stupid choice in his opinion though. None of them dared to do anything during the day but after curfew when they knew he was patrolling there was no problem.

None of their traps or ambushes worked however. For one good reason. His map. Thanks to the map, he knew who was where at any time. When he knew an ambush was awaiting him, he simply made a detour and caught them in the act. He didn’t bother speaking and went straight to stunning, bringing them back at the entrance of their common room where he contacted Professor Slughorn to take care of them. After a month of this, the Head of Slytherin put his foot down.

Rick didn't know what he told them but the Slytherins only bothered with dirty and murderous looks from then on and doubled down on the usual insults.

Mulciber’s expulsion was the only good thing that came out of the ordeal. Not even Mary MacDonald now being safe and sound from the guy was considered good in Rick’s opinion. Why? Because she had developed a huge crush on him.

That amused Marlene and Lily a lot, especially when Mary asked them if Rick was seeing someone, which type of girls he liked and more information about his preferences. Marlene had been particularly playful by saying that Rick had never talked about girls before, let alone date. As far as everyone knew the only date he went on had been with Amelia the previous year but it was for Slughorn’s party and they went as friends from what the students there said.

There was also the event at the end of June when Rick had come one morning with lipstick marks all over his face and neck and while many believed he had spent the night with Amelia, nothing could be proven. It made things more difficult when Rick didn’t talk about it and Amelia denied it categorically.

By the end of the week after Mary’s questions, rumors that Rick was a wizard’s wizard circulated around school. The student body was divided. One part believed that Rick was in fact gay, the other that he was secretly dating Amelia Bones and met with her in the three broomsticks during each Hogsmeade week-end. That wasn’t far from the truth. He did meet Amelia there from time to time but never during the week-ends. He also wasn’t dating her.

When he heard that people thought he was gay, from James Potter of all people, Rick’s jaw dropped to the ground. Marlene, who had been by his side sitting on a cushion began to laugh so much she had trouble breathing while rolling on the ground. Lily was better but barely, by biting her lips so hard she almost drew blood, all so she wouldn’t laugh.

That very night, both girls paid dearly and were very sorry with their actions. Marlene more than Lily since she knew more or less what she had been doing when she spoke with MacDonald. Suffice to say, both ladies internally winced every time they sat the day after. All because of the spanking they were given.

Alchemy was now one of his favorite subjects. Up there with Potions and Charms. The things he could do with it were endless. While Nicolas Flamel has been the only one so far to be able to transmute gold thanks to the philosopher’s stone, there were other precious metals. Some were not as expensive and some even more.

What mattered is that they were difficult to get for the muggles and Rick could provide thanks to alchemy. Of course he would have to be careful. A sudden and massive influx of precious metal would not only devalue it but raise questions as to where he got it. For a moment he wondered if the goblins would know something about it. Considering money was at stake, they probably did.

Lily, contrary to Rick who was working on ores and metals, was working on everything related to healing. Plants but also animals and creatures parts. She was having fun transmuting things from whatever needs she had.

Dumbledore was the one having the time of his life. Rick was pretty sure he had read at least half the book on chemistry he gave him as a gift for Christmas and that was why he was working on something with vials and colored liquids. One thing was sure, the Headmaster didn’t regret teaching one bit the class this year even if it was for two students only.

With the members of the trio being born around a week apart in January they all turned seventeen relatively at the same time. Which meant three things. They were now adults in the magical world, they could finally pass the license exam for apparition and most importantly they could do magic outside school or from outside magical wards, like the one at Potter Manor or Marlene’s home. That was a big deal for Lily, who unlike her best friends had been even more limited since she comes from a non-magical background.

The first week-end after the redhead became an adult, they sneaked out during the night through one of the secret passages that led to Hogsmeade and had fun at the three broomsticks. Madam Rosemerta let it slide just this once. She rather liked the trio because they had always been very good customers each time they visited when the school allowed it. Rick was a bit of a weakness for her.

Each time he came during the day to meet with Amelia, the pub and inn owner couldn’t help but feel all gooey at how loving the two were acting together. She also found him handsome and wouldn’t have minded a bite out of him. That was why she had agreed to not report them to the castle and let them party for a single night. Drinking until they couldn’t anymore.

Of course Lily and Marlene took Rick’s wand away. They remembered clearly what had happened the last time he had firewhisky and certainly didn’t want a repeat. Being six years older, alcohol affected him differently than when he was twelve, he wasn’t hyper active anymore, laughing maniacally and throwing spells all around at everyone. He was just joyful and laughing good heartedly. The big change was the horniness and that wasn’t something who afflicted him.

Lily too was feeling hot, wet and horny and the two began to make up in a corner of the pub with a passion they never displayed before. Fortunately for them it was quite late and most of the patrons had left. The pub was closing, Rosemerta had just put a passed out Marlene in a free bedroom after finding her near the bathroom, when she came down the stairs and saw Rick and Lily tearing apart their clothes. It was obvious to her they didn’t quite know where they were and were going to have sex right here and then. She stopped them, barely and led them into another room.

When morning came, Rosemerta was woken up by a very pleasurable sensation. Opening her eyes she saw both Rick and Lily sucking on each of her breasts in their sleep. They were all naked with the exception of Lily who was still wearing her choker on her neck and nothing else. Remembering how it started with the redhead jumping on her and raping her mouth and throat with her tongue, Rosemerta couldn’t help but reevaluate what she thought of the girl. She had been shocked at first and tried to pull back but Lily had been so forceful she was unable too. When Rick came from behind and embraced her, pawing at her breasts, she felt his massive erection lodge itself between her asscheeks and her surprise went up several notches. One look later at the beast with her own eyes and every ounce of resistance went out the window. She may have felt wrong to sleep with Lily as she wasn’t into witches but she closed her eyes and enjoyed the young woman’s very talented tongue. She was also distracted by Rick manhandling her with his hands, mouth and most importantly: cock.

With an establishment to run, she woke up her two lovers of the previous night. She snickered when they grumbled and complained about a massive headache. When they realized where they were and with who, Lily nearly died of shame. She kept apologizing for her actions and felt very guilty about it. She got chastised harshly about consent and forcing herself onto someone else. Rick immediately defended his girlfriend and reminded Rosmerta that less than a minute in and she was in on the action. Very eager even, especially when Lily had conjured a strap-on and buried it in Rosemerta’s ass while she was riding cowgirl Rick. A tint of red came across the big breasted woman who couldn’t deny that the moment Lily had entered her asshole she went into a frenzy and egged her to fuck her more.In the end as a form of apology, Lily said that until the end of the year, Rosmerta could use Rick whenever she wanted. She had in mind a boob sandwich and double boobjobs when Rick would come here to visit Amelia. The two witches had roughly the same watermelon size breasts. She sure wanted to see the memory of Rick fucking them both at the same time. Of course that thought wasn’t said aloud.

Nevertheless, Rosemerta accepted the apology and was looking at Rick’s towering morning wood with hunger. After licking her lips and thinking about it, she indulged her urge to suck on it. She wasn’t the kind of woman to waste resources or opportunities. After picking up Marlene, a good dose of sobering potion for the trio, and saying goodbye to Rosmerta, they all went back to Hogwarts.

Lily and Rick had a serious talk about her attitude. He didn’t like the way she was using him to fuck witches just so she could have her fun later with memories or with the witch herself with him. Amelia was one thing, because she had been his first and they were close. Marlene another because they were both her best friends. Rosmerta? Rosmerta was an acquaintance at best and while she was quite the well endowed woman and he did want to have sex with her, it was just a fantasy and should have just stayed a fantasy. He understood that Lily wanted to explore and he may have agreed to some degree but not with witches they were acquainted with. Either they were close like Amelia and Marlene or someone they would never see again.

She wasn’t happy with that but agreed. She also felt remorseful when he pointed out she couldn’t use him as collateral for her actions. She didn’t even ask him if he was okay with her lending him to Rosmerta as a way to apologize. Again, while Rosmerta was gorgeous he felt used. What was next? Would he have to sleep with every witch she offends to smooth things over because she couldn’t control her lust? What if it was a gay wizard? Would she hand over his ass too? Would she put out herself if the man was heterosexual?

He reminded her that while he loved the fun they were having, he only needed her. He could stop everything without any problems with Amelia and Marlene, without a second thought because he loved her. The crux of the matter was that he fell in love with her not only because of her intelligence and beauty but mainly because she was loving and caring and he didn’t feel much of either the previous night and this morning.

That stumped Lily a lot.

For a whole week, nothing happened between them. Rick spooned Marlene instead of her during the night and there was no more fun under the sheets. After a long talk with the blonde witch who told her that yes, she had been an idiot and an awful girlfriend, Lily apologized properly to Rick. She had hated the week without him and admitted that he had been so loving and open-minded with her new found bi-sexuality that she took it a step too far. She too only needed him and no one else and everyone else would be a fantasy if he decided that it was the two of them and the two of them alone from now on.

They made up with a loving kiss and simply snuggled the whole night in the Room of Requirement. Only in the morning did they make slow and sensual love. Something they hadn’t done since before Winter Break.

Afterwards, there weren't any more noteworthy events in the year before Summer Break for the trio. Although one could argue that losing the quidditch cup to Slytherin was. Marlene had been incensed and even Lily and Rick who didn’t care one bit about the game were not happy about it. The Gryffindor’s team had done more than well against Hufflepuff, securing a hundred points and a win. It all went downhill with the match against Slytherin.

The lions had been soundly defeated by the snakes with a 400 points difference. It was partly thanks to Slytherin usual tactics but also because their players were better. Their current line up had been playing together for two years for the most part and the addition of two new very talented players helped. A new keeper and seeker, who were miles better than the previous ones, had done a particularly good job. Everyone thought Ravenclaw had the most experienced team and were considered the favorite this year but they lacked really talented ones.

Regulus Black, Sirius’ own younger brother, had joined the team as Slytherin’s seeker and had dominated the air, catching the snitch three out of three times. Despite James earnest and best efforts he had been outclassed by the fifth-year and lost. Slytherin won the cup by a wide margin and Gryffindor came second with a twenty points lead on Ravenclaw.

That was why Rick was in Professor’s McGonagall’s office, sitting between Marlene and Lily and facing the woman. He had no way of knowing that however. The stern look on Minerva’s face was sterner than usual and he wondered if he had finally caught them sleeping in the same room. He quickly dismissed the thought, she would have exploded on the spot had she done so. Maybe she did noticed he wasn’t in his room instead. The odds of that were higher, though in that case he probably would have been summoned alone and not with Lily and Marlene. If anything, he knew it must have been serious.

“Mister Wald.”

“... Professor.” he answered when nothing after his name came out. That made him tense even more.

“I want you to join the quidditch team again but as a captain next year.”

“...”

Rick couldn’t believe what he had heard her say, yet in insight, he should have seen that coming. He was well aware how much of a quidditch fanatic his head of house was.

“No?” it wasn’t an outright statement but more of a tentative question. He didn’t know what she would do to him if he was refusing outright. She was the epitome of a professional teacher but again, quidditch was involved.

“You may take a moment to rethink your answer, Mister Wald.” was the most passive aggressive answer he ever heard. Clearly she was offering a choice that he needed to take or else.

Marlene did her very best to not snort but it ended up with her fake sneezing and coughing to mask her reaction. Both girls still wondered why they were present.

“Next year is NEWTs year, Profes—”

“We both know you could have passed them last year.” The unamused expression on her face showed it was clear this excuse wouldn’t work.

“I still have two new subjects. Advanced Arithmancy and Alchemy. I need to study those.”

“Two classes, Mister Wald. That’s nothing.”

“I don’t know.” He feigned hesitation. He wasn’t interested in playing quidditch, let alone be the captain of the team. “Now that I don’t have quidditch practice or games, I found myself enjoying my free time.”

Now, one of Minerva’s eyes began to twitch repeatedly and even Lily had to bite her lips to not laugh. Marlene was digging her nails in her thigh, otherwise she would be rolling on the ground with difficulty breathing.“Miss Evans, Miss McKinnon. Could you please make him see sense?”

“Oh, so that’s why we’re here.” commented Lily. “We can try, Professor.”

“Imagine the face of Potter when you’re back on the team as a captain after he dismissed you.” Marlene was looking at Rick with mischievousness in her eyes. He had to admit the idea was appealing.

“It’s also a good opportunity to test your new broom in a competitive situation.” Added his girlfriend. She too was curious about it.

Both girls were making very good points but that wasn’t enough. The hours of free time he had this year without quidditch were all spent with Lily intimately. Either by studying or giving themselves to each other. There was no question about how he’d rather spend his time.

“It’s not enough to change my mind, I’m sorry.”

“I’ll…” Minerva didn’t quite know what she could say to make him change his mind.

“You…?”

“I will discuss with your other Professors about letting you skip their classes.”

“So… the free time I would lose with quidditch would be won back from not attending classes I do not really need to attend anymore?” That interested Rick on the spot.

“I can’t get Filius, Pomona and Horace to agree, especially for quidditch since they are head of house but other subjects, it’s certainly doable. ”

That made nine classes out of fourteen. He nearly agreed on the spot. After all, Lily was involved in two of those which only made seven and he wanted the maximum.

“If you can extend that offer to Lily and Marlene then I believe it’s a fair deal, Professor.”

Lily was in the same situation as he was regarding classes. She really didn’t need to attend them anymore with the exception of their NEWTs electives. Marlene too in regards to transfiguration and DADA. Hanging out with Rick and Lily for years, they rubbed off on her and the girl had begun to work in advance in those classes and could already pass her NEWTs in them.

“Good! It will be done.”

To the trio it was as if Minerva had won the quidditch world cup. The smile splitting her face in half was new. They had never seen it in their six years at Hogwarts. The conversation over, they stood up and made for the door but were stopped.

“Wait a moment, could you tell me what broom model you’re using? I’m curious.”

“Storm-Breaker.”

“Storm-Breaker? That’s not a model I know of.” she replied with a frown, mentally listing the most recent model she knew.

“I would have lots of questions if you did, Professor. I created it myself.” Her eyes widened in shock when she heard that. “I named it like that because I wanted it fast enough it could break through a storm.”

Her eyes widened in shock and her jaw nearly hit her desk. It was like that, that Rick left her.

He had been working non-stop on making his own broom having the right kind of features. That had been his project of the year. It wasn’t complete yet but he was certain that once done it would work flawlessly. The only problem he had left was the speed. The broom didn’t reach 100 Km/h but it was close. Maneuverability, durability and the shape was done. He was just missing the speed. It could even levitate in the direction of the rider’s choice by just leaning his body weight in a direction instead of using his hands. The cloak he had gifted Professor Flitwick at Christmas had been a good prototype to test that feature.

“You're so getting lucky tonight.” whispered Lily with a nodding Marlene as they walked by his side back to the Gryffindor common room.

He wondered how he could be getting luckier than he already was. Every night he was sleeping in the same bed as his girlfriend and best friend and most of the time sex was involved. How could Lily make it better?