Some of the tension in Art's shoulders released; talking about Desdemona didn't feel safe, but it did feel safer than talking about broomsticks. (He still wasn't sure which kind of broomstick they were talking about.)

"She used to play and coach Quidditch," Art said, "She retired a few years ago." Money had been tight since Desdemona's retirement — but Arthur had never been willing to broach the subject of her miscarriage.