June 21st
Art,
I'm out of Hogsmeade. I can't deal with this not-having-magic shit. I got attacked by a troll yesterday and broke some of my ribs, and if they hadn't put me on a train out of town I might have just died a slow and painful death in Hogsmeade like a bloody Muggle.

Aldous offered to pay my dues at Black's. So. That's where I'm going.
Ben

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Ben,

June 23rd

You're leaving me here? Come on!

Really, though, I'm glad you're not dead. Try not to choke on the cigar smoke in Black's. That place is garbage.

I wanted to tell you in person, but, you know, in case I die in here - Dez is going to have a baby!

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June 24th
Art,
Wow, big news for Dez. Has she told you who she thinks the father is?

Just kidding - congratulations.

Does this mean she's not going back to Quidditch, when the fog dissipates?
Ben

PS: Black's is utter garbage. If you could use your copious amounts of Quidditch-free time to do something about the fog situation so I can get the hell back to Hogsmeade, I'd appreciate it. Unless you're too busy planning for parenthood.

I didn't really ever think you'd be a father, even after you got married. At least not intentionally, you know? I still can't wrap my head around it. But congratulations all the same.

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Ben,

June 26th

She's going to leave Quidditch, I think, but it's a rather sore subject right now so I'm trying not to bring it up. Truth be told, I don't think she's ecstatic with me.

I wasn't sure I'd be a father, either! Hopefully they get their common sense from Dez's side of the family, because, well, Pettigrews.

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June 29th
Art,
She's not ecstatic? What is that supposed to mean? Didn't she... you know, contribute to the whole 'pregnancy' thing? It's not like you went out and bought something irresponsible and then surprised her with it. Besides, having babies is sort of what married women do.
Ben

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he would most likely not be this brazen about it if Dez were around

  

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Ben,

July 2nd

Well, yes, but somehow it's all my fault anyways. Let me know.

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October 7th
Art,
How is your lovely wife holding up at home? Do you need a break, yet? I'm available for drinks at any point, you know (and due to a recent bit of good luck I could even be availed upon to pay for said drinks). No offense intended, but your wife can be a little... well, you know, intense, sometimes. I imagine she's not having the time of her life sitting out the Quidditch season, which I think means you must not be having the time of your life living with her.
Ben

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