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Not being able to hold off of food, Gabby started digging into one of the pastries that she had gotten for her and Archer. Oh well. There were plenty more where that came from. "Thanks. Same to you." Gabby didn't really care about children besides hers, but she was trying to be polite because there was someone talking to her who had experience being a mother and could show her the ropes. Of course there were other mothers that she could ask - and would - but it never hurt to have even more assistance. She was going to be the best mother in the world even though she was nervous.

"How many children do you have?" Just for curiosity sake because if she had multiple children she would know more than someone who had just one. That seemed to be the way that these things worked. Gabby had no real idea because she hadn't cared about children at all until recently. Before them they were all dirty, messy, smelly, and loud. Her princess wouldn't be any of those things, however. "My fiance's niece has been giving me potion to help with my nausea during the daytime. Thank Merlin for that. My main concern is getting fat." The moment that her clothes became too small to fit her she was going to have a freak out. "We haven't yet, though I am sure that it's going to be a girl. What about you and your husband?"

Were those pastries? Yes, it sure was. A few types of pastries were some of the things that Rose could actually keep down. Otherwise, she would barf if all right back up unless she took a nap sometime after. Taking naps after meals did help to keep the food down. She looked towards the cafe, deciding she would grab something soon.

"Thank you.'' Rose thought the woman was a friendly one. Little did she know that she only cared about her child. "Six,'' Rose remarked, now rubbing her tummy. She was proud of giving birth to them. "You're lucky. I mainly take a nap when I feel nauseous.'' The woman was not surprised that this one was afraid of putting on weight. "You can always exercise it off. Trust me, it's worth it after you see your baby, boy or girl.'' At the mention of her husband, Rose found herself missing Jack once more. "We-I... we have only thought of a name if it's a boy, Charlie.'' One thing was for sure- she was not letting Barry have a say with the child's name anymore.

Gabby smiled and took another bite of her pastry. This woman seemed rather nice and more importantly she was giving her information about having a baby. This was much better than boring small talk. She did not like conversations with people unless they were about things that she cared about - like her baby. "Oh, wow. That's a big family. We weren't planning to have a child but we are very excited about it." The thought of having seven children was mind boggling, however. Yeah, not going to happen. "Can't you get potion for your nausea?" Maybe she was special. Actually, no maybe about it; she WAS special. In every way imaginable.

"I do yoga so I think that will help with the baby weight. I have always been skinny." Of course she was starting to put on some pounds but she was excited for her little girl so that was more than okay. She just didn't want to be an elephant. "That's a nice name. You don't have any ideas for a girl? Me and Archer haven't talked about it yet but I want Italian names." Because she was Italian.

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Gabby smiled and took another bite of her pastry. This woman seemed rather nice and more importantly she was giving her information about having a baby. This was much better than boring small talk. She did not like conversations with people unless they were about things that she cared about - like her baby. "Oh, wow. That's a big family. We weren't planning to have a child but we are very excited about it." The thought of having seven children was mind boggling, however. Yeah, not going to happen. "Can't you get potion for your nausea?" Maybe she was special. Actually, no maybe about it; she WAS special. In every way imaginable.

"I do yoga so I think that will help with the baby weight. I have always been skinny." Of course she was starting to put on some pounds but she was excited for her little girl so that was more than okay. She just didn't want to be an elephant. "That's a nice name. You don't have any ideas for a girl? Me and Archer haven't talked about it yet but I want Italian names." Because she was Italian.

"It is and it gets hectic sometimes so if you two do plan for a big family someday, be prepared for hardly having time for yourself.'' Rose laughed a little, the first real laugh she had given in a long while. "But it's always worth it.'' She laughed again. "Don't worry. The ones that come along without planning are the best. In terms of being surprised, I mean.'' Rose would know about those as a few of hers had been a surprise.

"Does it help? I've never tried yoga before. All I dd was breathing exercises. Those really help when the time comes.'' Honestly, she had never been a fan of yoga. "No, we hadn't gotten around to that part as yet but I'll think of some.'' Who knows? It certainly looked as though she would be on her own with this little one. "Oh, are you Italian? Or is it Archer?''

Having a big family was never something that Gabby had considered. She would love to have more children one day, but she could never see herself having six or seven; that was way too much for her. "I'd need to talk to Archer about that. We hadn't thought of having kids before this." Maybe one day it would have came up, but she hadn't realized that she wanted to have a baby until they had found out that she was pregnant. "Were a few of your babies?" Surprises, she meant.

Breathing exercises. That was something that Gabby hadn't even considered. She could definitely see the point in doing them though. "I'll need to go for those sometime. It hadn't even occurred to me." They were so out of their depth but they were doing it together and that was the important thing. "I like yoga. It helps me relax and feel better." It was also a good way to get some exercise. Gabby loved it. "I can't wait to have a name for her! I'm Italian and Archer is British." Irish as well from his adoptive parents but that wasn't a blood relation obviously.

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Having a big family was never something that Gabby had considered. She would love to have more children one day, but she could never see herself having six or seven; that was way too much for her. "I'd need to talk to Archer about that. We hadn't thought of having kids before this." Maybe one day it would have came up, but she hadn't realized that she wanted to have a baby until they had found out that she was pregnant. "Were a few of your babies?" Surprises, she meant.

Breathing exercises. That was something that Gabby hadn't even considered. She could definitely see the point in doing them though. "I'll need to go for those sometime. It hadn't even occurred to me." They were so out of their depth but they were doing it together and that was the important thing. "I like yoga. It helps me relax and feel better." It was also a good way to get some exercise. Gabby loved it. "I can't wait to have a name for her! I'm Italian and Archer is British." Irish as well from his adoptive parents but that wasn't a blood relation obviously.

Rose nodded, momentarily forgetting her problems and anger. She actually like this woman and baby talks made her happy. "We've been talking but I don't think we even introduced ourselves. I'm Rosemary Bergstrand.'' She smiled. "If you both like children, I am sure you'll want more.'' Rose nodded. "Three were, if I remember correctly. They made my husband very happy.'' Not to mention Barry since Madison and the current baby had not been planned.

"You should practice them soon. You'll be glad that you did.'' Rose was quite please to pass on any tips to this new expectant mother. "Do you still get to do yoga properly with the baby?'' She really did not know anything about this form of exercise. "Possibly the baby can have another English name too, in addition to his last name. His or her middle name can be.''

Oh, right. Of course. Silly Gabby hadn't even thought about the fact that they had no idea who each other was. That was the power of talking about her baby with someone. "Nice to meet you, Rosemary. I'm Gabriella." She could call her Gabby though; most people did and she had given up on hating the nickname years ago. Telling people to stop calling her that had gotten so tedious that she decided not to bother. Now she actually liked the nickname. Whatever though. "I don't really like children. I only like MY children." If that made her sound like a bad person she honestly didn't care in the least. Only important people had opinions that she considered valid. "Oh. So how long have you been married? Me and Archer are going to get married soon." Before the baby was born.

Breathing exercises. Got it. "Is there a class for that kind of thing?" She assumed so. If there was she would be taking them with Archer at some point. Thinking about the matter, she finished off the pastry and started on another one. Soon they'd all be gone and she would have to buy more. No matter. "I am for the moment but I'm more careful with the positions I do and I don't do it for as long." But for the moment she was perfectly fine still. She'd stop when she became too big for it. Hmm, that was true. Gabby hadn't considered that. "Maybe he can choose the middle name then." She knew he would like that.

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Oh, right. Of course. Silly Gabby hadn't even thought about the fact that they had no idea who each other was. That was the power of talking about her baby with someone. "Nice to meet you, Rosemary. I'm Gabriella." She could call her Gabby though; most people did and she had given up on hating the nickname years ago. Telling people to stop calling her that had gotten so tedious that she decided not to bother. Now she actually liked the nickname. Whatever though. "I don't really like children. I only like MY children." If that made her sound like a bad person she honestly didn't care in the least. Only important people had opinions that she considered valid. "Oh. So how long have you been married? Me and Archer are going to get married soon." Before the baby was born.

Breathing exercises. Got it. "Is there a class for that kind of thing?" She assumed so. If there was she would be taking them with Archer at some point. Thinking about the matter, she finished off the pastry and started on another one. Soon they'd all be gone and she would have to buy more. No matter. "I am for the moment but I'm more careful with the positions I do and I don't do it for as long." But for the moment she was perfectly fine still. She'd stop when she became too big for it. Hmm, that was true. Gabby hadn't considered that. "Maybe he can choose the middle name then." She knew he would like that.

"It's nice to meet you too, Gabriella. Do you work at the Ministry? I've noticed that most of the cafe's visitors are Ministry workers so I was just curious.'' Rose never worked for her country's Ministry because she was always too occupied being an Astronomer. She blinked. What? Gabriella only like her children? That sounded so stuck up! "All children are wonderful but I understand why you would like yours only.'' Oh? She was getting married soon? "Double congratulations then! I've been married for a long time.'' Rose didn't delve deeper into her family life. It hurt to talk of her family at times.

Rose nodded. "I've taken it a few times while I was pregnant for the first time. Perhaps you can start looking into them. There must be somewhere these classes are held. The yoga must help in some way too, I'm sure. Just keep on being careful.'' Pregnancies were risky business to both the mother and unborn child.

Addison stepped into the Cafe and Bakery instantly inhaling deeply allowing herself to become overwhelmed in the fresh scent of coffee and baked goods. Over the last couple of months it had become something of a routine to her to stop in here once a week usually on a Friday. The blonde would typically slip away from her office around lunch time and walk the few blocks over.

Making her way to the counter she order her usual sandwich, soup and cup of coffee along with a small take home box of scones for her son. The boy just loved them and she couldn't deny him the pleasure of them when she adored the treat as well. After ordering, paying and receiving her change she made her way for a small table in the back. One of the only empty tables available right then and sat down. A few moments of no questions, just her and her food.

"I do," she said with a nod. "I work in Magical Transportation. What about you?" Did Rose work for a living? Or did she stay at home with the kids? As much as she loved her baby girl, Gabby would never want to be a house wife. Working was something that she loved doing and she didn't think that she could give it up. At least not for a long time.; she would stop when it was time to retire. "I never really liked kids. I love my baby though." She would love any child that was part her and part Archer. "Thank you! I am super excited. Have you been with your husband since Hogwarts?" Some people married their childhood sweethearts, but she wasn't one of them. Obviously.

Nothing wrong with that.

Okay. Classes it was then. "Thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to talk to Archer about it later." She wanted him to take all the classes with her and knew that she wouldn't even need to ask because he was just as excited and wanted to be involved in everything. As he should be since it was his baby. "It's so relaxing and helps keep me in shape. I think I will keep at it until I get too fat." Otherwise it would be too hard for her to move. And - more importantly - it could harm the baby.

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"I do," she said with a nod. "I work in Magical Transportation. What about you?" Did Rose work for a living? Or did she stay at home with the kids? As much as she loved her baby girl, Gabby would never want to be a house wife. Working was something that she loved doing and she didn't think that she could give it up. At least not for a long time.; she would stop when it was time to retire. "I never really liked kids. I love my baby though." She would love any child that was part her and part Archer. "Thank you! I am super excited. Have you been with your husband since Hogwarts?" Some people married their childhood sweethearts, but she wasn't one of them. Obviously.

Nothing wrong with that.

Okay. Classes it was then. "Thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to talk to Archer about it later." She wanted him to take all the classes with her and knew that she wouldn't even need to ask because he was just as excited and wanted to be involved in everything. As he should be since it was his baby. "It's so relaxing and helps keep me in shape. I think I will keep at it until I get too fat." Otherwise it would be too hard for her to move. And - more importantly - it could harm the baby.

"That's interesting! Are you always busy there? I've read about your Ministry a lot especially since I frequently visit England.'' England was her favourite country after her home one. "I'm an Astronomer,'' Rose said with a touch of pride in her voice. "I've always loved the stars and everything that comes with it since I was a young girl.'' This was certainly a turn in Gabby's life, wasn't it? "You'll love him or her even more after they're born.'' Rose knew this from experience and presently, she was missing her kids so much. She needed to call them soon. She wanted to hear their voices. Jack's too. She shook her head. "We didn't attend Hogwarts but we have been together since our teen years. How did you and Archer meet? Was it at work?"

The woman nodded, rubbing her baby bump again. The scents of the treats from the cafe was hitting her hard again though she was too lazy to actually get up. She smiled broadly. "It does take work to loose the baby fat but you won't have a problem, I think, to get rid of it since you do yoga. Have you had any crazy and weird cravings?''

Working in Transportation was interesting enough she supposed. Not the most glamorous job, but she did enjoy it on the most part. The paperwork could be rather tedious, but when wasn't it? "It's quite busy there, yes. I work in the floo network and am also the liaison for my Department." Of course Lynley was going to have to find a temporary replacement for her once she was on maternity leave but that wouldn't be happening for quite a while. Astronomer? Space wasn't really Gabby's thing because it was so sciency... but she thought a lot of it was pretty and she would have loved to go there with Archer some time if possible. "So that means you look at stars a lot?" Valid question she felt because she didn't really KNOW what else they did. "Where do you live? I'm staying with Archer here in London because he has a place but usually we just travel the world in our magical tent. We're only camped out here now because I don't want to apparate now that I'm pregnant." All she needed was ONE mistake and she'd lose the baby. Didn't matter if she was very good at apparation - which she WAS - that was a risk that she wouldn't be taking.

Gabby was excited to think of her baby being there. "I am positive that it's a girl. I just have a feeling." She didn't care if anyone thought she was weird for it. She KNEW that they were going to have a daughter. And she would laugh in the faces of any doubters and say 'I told you so' to them after her little princess was here. Would serve them right. "So you guys have been together through thick and thin then." She had never felt committed to anyone until Archer. She hadn't felt any devotion for her ex-husband or any of her other exes. Definitely not for her flings. "We didn't meet at work. I approached him at the bar in the Leaky Cauldron." Because he was yummy. "Though he DOES work at the Ministry now." Added bonus in the fact that he was only two levels away from her.

Losing the baby fat easily was what Gabby really wanted, so she was happy to hear that. Her figure had always been amazing and she didn't want it to go to waste. Archer told her that she would look amazing even if she gained weight but she still wanted to go back to her former weight after giving birth. His words had made her feel better though. "I never had problems with my weight. I've always been skinny." Hopefully that wouldn't change now. "I haven't really beyond the fact that I'm not normally a sweet tooth." So she supposed they were strange to HER but not other people?

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Working in Transportation was interesting enough she supposed. Not the most glamorous job, but she did enjoy it on the most part. The paperwork could be rather tedious, but when wasn't it? "It's quite busy there, yes. I work in the floo network and am also the liaison for my Department." Of course Lynley was going to have to find a temporary replacement for her once she was on maternity leave but that wouldn't be happening for quite a while. Astronomer? Space wasn't really Gabby's thing because it was so sciency... but she thought a lot of it was pretty and she would have loved to go there with Archer some time if possible. "So that means you look at stars a lot?" Valid question she felt because she didn't really KNOW what else they did. "Where do you live? I'm staying with Archer here in London because he has a place but usually we just travel the world in our magical tent. We're only camped out here now because I don't want to apparate now that I'm pregnant." All she needed was ONE mistake and she'd lose the baby. Didn't matter if she was very good at apparation - which she WAS - that was a risk that she wouldn't be taking.

Gabby was excited to think of her baby being there. "I am positive that it's a girl. I just have a feeling." She didn't care if anyone thought she was weird for it. She KNEW that they were going to have a daughter. And she would laugh in the faces of any doubters and say 'I told you so' to them after her little princess was here. Would serve them right. "So you guys have been together through thick and thin then." She had never felt committed to anyone until Archer. She hadn't felt any devotion for her ex-husband or any of her other exes. Definitely not for her flings. "We didn't meet at work. I approached him at the bar in the Leaky Cauldron." Because he was yummy. "Though he DOES work at the Ministry now." Added bonus in the fact that he was only two levels away from her.

Losing the baby fat easily was what Gabby really wanted, so she was happy to hear that. Her figure had always been amazing and she didn't want it to go to waste. Archer told her that she would look amazing even if she gained weight but she still wanted to go back to her former weight after giving birth. His words had made her feel better though. "I never had problems with my weight. I've always been skinny." Hopefully that wouldn't change now. "I haven't really beyond the fact that I'm not normally a sweet tooth." So she supposed they were strange to HER but not other people?

Gabriella's job was very interesting to Rose. "That sounds like a great job. But the liasoning, does that mean you have to deal with harassed Ministry employees sometimes?'' Such as when they wanted things to happen but there are hurdles and they get upset then take out frustration on Gabriella. The next question made Rose hesitate to answer. "Well, at the moment I'm stay at the Leaky Cauldron.'' It hurt to talk of her family so badly right now. She smiled though. "Yes, star gazing is my favourite past time. Tell me more of this magical tent. Where have you two been to?''

"I don't doubt you. A mother's instinct can be very strong so I don't doubt you.'' Rose smiled again, her hand absently rubbing her belly yet again. "Yes, we have,'' she added quickly in relation to going through thick and thin with her husband before moving on. ''So you like his looks from the moment you saw him?'' she wondered aloud. "Is that why you approached him? I think it's great that you both work at the same place. You get to have lunch and so on together.''

''Then you'll have no trouble loosing the weight. You're lucky you don't gain any easily. Me? I've got to watch what I eat.'' Which was always one of Rose's regrets which she had no control over.

Was her job great? Gabby supposed so just for the fact that SHE was doing it. Everything she did was pretty amazing because she was herself. "Well, I don't really deal with that stuff." Honestly she wouldn't have WANTED to deal with it. People could be such cry babies sometimes... "It's more that I serve as a connection directly from my department to the Minister's office in case anything should arise that needs their attention." That was the best way to explain it and she rather enjoyed holding that position though she would have to give it up to someone else for a time while she was on maternity leave. That wasn't happening for a while, however, so it didn't matter really. "You stay at the Leaky Cauldron? Is everything okay?" Because something had to be seriously wrong for someone to do THAT of all things. As much as she loved the place because it was where she had met Archer, there was no way that she would have wanted to live there. "Star gazing was the best part of Astronomy I always found. Well, it's Archer's though of course it's ours now." But really it was his before they moved in together. "We've been to places like Brazil, Italy, Scotland..." Others as well though of course they were parked in London at the moment.

Good idea not to doubt her because Gabby was never wrong. Rose would learn that in time if she hadn't already. "Were you sure when it came to your children?" It felt like a mother's instinct but maybe it was just her. Whatever it was, she was going to tell everyone that doubted 'I told you so' once they had the gender confirmed and the baby was a female. She smiled at the thought of being with someone through thick and thin; that was going to be her and Archer because they were never giving each other up. They were forever. "Yes, it was though it became more than just looks soon after." Obviously she thought he was gorgeous and sexy but it was now for his personality on top of his appearance. "We get lunch together all the time and it's wonderful. I love having all these places near the Ministry." And then of course they went home together as well but that went without saying. "How did you meet your husband?" She felt that she should ask...

"I don't think I will either but I don't know for sure since this is my first baby." She would be working her butt off and doing a lot of yoga, that was for sure. "Does exercise not help?" That must really suck. Thank Merlin Gabby had a good metabolism.

Macadrian entered the Pequod Cafe just the same today as she had numerous times before - hungry and in need of a place to do some serious thinking. After stopping to order a scone and tea, Macadrian's eyes surveyed the crowd in search of an empty table.

I just need to take a few minutes to relax and a solution will come to me. Fabian says he'll be OK with whatever decision I make, so that gives me some freedom to choose what feels right.

Macadrian had been torturing herself for months over what her next step should be professionally. She'd been staying at home to care for her children for so many years, and while she had continued her research on the number 9 (and devoted several years of research to the illness that had plagued her during her time as a professor at Hogwarts and shortly therteafter), she had been out of the workforce for so long that she didn't know how to jump back in. Or where to jump, for that matter.

Finding an empty table across the room, she made a beeline for it and practically collapsed into the chair, setting her tea down so abruptly that a bit splashed over the rim of the cup. Glancing into her teacup, Macadrian grew frustrated. Stupid tea leaves were no help either. Macadrian had consulted every number, every rune reading and numerous divination techniques to help her make a decision, but nothing solidly pointed her in the right direction.

The clock was ticking - the offer from the Headmaster of Castelobruxo was about to expire. She missed teaching Arithmancy and loved being around students yet to experience the world, but accepting the post would mean a permanent move away from her home. Of course, if she went back to Gringotts as a cursebreaker, she could maintain her permanent residence here, but how much would she actually be there? She'd lived that life before and it was mostly a series of new countries and new tombs every few months. She'd barely get to see Fabian and the kids and it was much more dangerous, though very exciting. That was all well and good when you were single and withought children. Now you have to think about them and how they'd feel if something happened to you on an expedition.

Nibbling on her scone, Macadrian stared off through the window as she ruminated over her options. She chewed and swallowed without conscious thought and barely tasted what she was eating. Finally she closed her eyes in frustration and sighed. "This is impossible," she muttered to herself.

With her eyes closed, she listened to the sounds around her and overheard two people talking about a job at the Ministry. It was at that moment that Macadrian recognized what she wanted to do. Her eyes popped open with excitement. The perfect solution! She'd apply at the Ministry of Magic! Admittedly, she had turned down an offer to work there many moons ago, but that was when that insufferable prat Brennan Cooper had been Minister. And it was really him she was refusing more than the work.

If they'd hire me we could stay local, but it would be a new venture for me. That would be exciting! I need to go get an application and talk this over with Fabian. Macadrian practically stuffed the rest of the scone in her mouth, washed it down with 2 big gulps of tea, and raced out the door.

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Was her job great? Gabby supposed so just for the fact that SHE was doing it. Everything she did was pretty amazing because she was herself. "Well, I don't really deal with that stuff." Honestly she wouldn't have WANTED to deal with it. People could be such cry babies sometimes... "It's more that I serve as a connection directly from my department to the Minister's office in case anything should arise that needs their attention." That was the best way to explain it and she rather enjoyed holding that position though she would have to give it up to someone else for a time while she was on maternity leave. That wasn't happening for a while, however, so it didn't matter really. "You stay at the Leaky Cauldron? Is everything okay?" Because something had to be seriously wrong for someone to do THAT of all things. As much as she loved the place because it was where she had met Archer, there was no way that she would have wanted to live there. "Star gazing was the best part of Astronomy I always found. Well, it's Archer's though of course it's ours now." But really it was his before they moved in together. "We've been to places like Brazil, Italy, Scotland..." Others as well though of course they were parked in London at the moment.

Good idea not to doubt her because Gabby was never wrong. Rose would learn that in time if she hadn't already. "Were you sure when it came to your children?" It felt like a mother's instinct but maybe it was just her. Whatever it was, she was going to tell everyone that doubted 'I told you so' once they had the gender confirmed and the baby was a female. She smiled at the thought of being with someone through thick and thin; that was going to be her and Archer because they were never giving each other up. They were forever. "Yes, it was though it became more than just looks soon after." Obviously she thought he was gorgeous and sexy but it was now for his personality on top of his appearance. "We get lunch together all the time and it's wonderful. I love having all these places near the Ministry." And then of course they went home together as well but that went without saying. "How did you meet your husband?" She felt that she should ask...

"I don't think I will either but I don't know for sure since this is my first baby." She would be working her butt off and doing a lot of yoga, that was for sure. "Does exercise not help?" That must really suck. Thank Merlin Gabby had a good metabolism.

Rose nodded as she got a clearer picture of Gabriella's job. "I see. You have an important job there, then since you work directly with the Minister's office.'' Gabriella was an important person in turn. Rose nodded slightly. "I am staying there currently.'' She hesitated, not wanting to divulge more but she couldn't help it anymore. Despite her anger, she felt broke and defeated. "I'm originally from Stockholm, Sweden but I had some issues with my family and well, you could say I ran away to Britain.'' Hearing about the travels sort of cheered her up though. "Wow! That's interesting. Where do you plan to go next?''

The woman nodded. "Very sure. A mother's instincts are very strong as you're finding out now. I'm not saying they'll always be right but they'll mostly be spot on.'' Talking about kids made Rose miss hers more than ever. What did they think of her? She had only told them that she would be back some time and that she loved them before she left. "That's nice. I like that you fell for him after.'' She smiled. "I met Jack at Wizarding school. We've been together ever since but I... I think I ruined our marriage. I cheated on him.''

"Yes, exercise does help. As well as cutting out the sweets and junk food. Trust me, you would have eaten enough of those during pregnancy to last a life time.''

Well, obviously Gabby had an important job. She figured that went without saying and mentally rolled her eyes. Someone as important as her didn't hold an entry-level position; that went without saying. "Me and Archer both have important job. He's Head Botanist." So he led the team that worked on experimental breeding. He should be Department Head as well, honestly. If he didn't end up getting the position... well, the Minister was a moron. "Is there something wrong with your house?" Because yeah. No other reason why anyone would choose to live at this place came to her mind. Oh, right. That could explain it somewhat. "Why did you run away? I would have stayed there because no one can make me leave if I don't want to." If they tried she would hex them into next year and then some. Moving on... "We aren't sure yet. We need to wait until it's safe to travel with the baby and then we'll see. I might like somewhere tropical. Maybe the Caribbean..." Beautiful place, that was.

Okay, so Rosemary was basically confirming that she was always right. Gabby hadn't needed that but she was not going to complain. Any further praise was always welcome. "I am sure that I will always be right." Was that way from day one so why would it suddenly change? No way in heck that was happening. "I was attracted to him right away. We ended up going to Brazil the night that we met and stayed there for a week." It had been absolutely magical and she knew almost immediately that he was the person she wanted to be with. "I was married at the time but I asked for a divorce as soon as I got back." Archer knew about it because she had told him after they had been together for a few months. A week of cheating was also better than what Rosemary had done to her husband. "I see. So that's why you left." Everything made more sense now. "Do you not love him anymore?" Because that was the only reason she could understand for cheating and then the question became why not just leave the man?

Eyeing her stomach, Gabby shook her head. That was true enough. "I don't usually eat this kind of food. In fact I never really did until now. My future sister-in-law said our baby will have a sweet tooth." Seemed like Alana was right about that.

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Well, obviously Gabby had an important job. She figured that went without saying and mentally rolled her eyes. Someone as important as her didn't hold an entry-level position; that went without saying. "Me and Archer both have important job. He's Head Botanist." So he led the team that worked on experimental breeding. He should be Department Head as well, honestly. If he didn't end up getting the position... well, the Minister was a moron. "Is there something wrong with your house?" Because yeah. No other reason why anyone would choose to live at this place came to her mind. Oh, right. That could explain it somewhat. "Why did you run away? I would have stayed there because no one can make me leave if I don't want to." If they tried she would hex them into next year and then some. Moving on... "We aren't sure yet. We need to wait until it's safe to travel with the baby and then we'll see. I might like somewhere tropical. Maybe the Caribbean..." Beautiful place, that was.

Okay, so Rosemary was basically confirming that she was always right. Gabby hadn't needed that but she was not going to complain. Any further praise was always welcome. "I am sure that I will always be right." Was that way from day one so why would it suddenly change? No way in heck that was happening. "I was attracted to him right away. We ended up going to Brazil the night that we met and stayed there for a week." It had been absolutely magical and she knew almost immediately that he was the person she wanted to be with. "I was married at the time but I asked for a divorce as soon as I got back." Archer knew about it because she had told him after they had been together for a few months. A week of cheating was also better than what Rosemary had done to her husband. "I see. So that's why you left." Everything made more sense now. "Do you not love him anymore?" Because that was the only reason she could understand for cheating and then the question became why not just leave the man?

Eyeing her stomach, Gabby shook her head. That was true enough. "I don't usually eat this kind of food. In fact I never really did until now. My future sister-in-law said our baby will have a sweet tooth." Seemed like Alana was right about that.

Rose was simply impressed. Archer and Gabriella could be a power couple, which she mentioned to the other woman before continuing on. Yes, she had suddenly found herself wanting to tell a stranger everything. And so she did, telling Gabriella of her affair, the baby in her and how cowardly Barry had ran back to his wife. "So you see, I wanted to leave. No one made me.'' Tears welled up in her eyes as her mind flashed back to her kids. She missed them terribly. "Yes, I do love him, Jack, but my mistake ruined everything.''

Gabriella certainly was full of herself. Alright, so Rose didn't want to judge right away (and really, she had no right to judge after what she did to Jack and her family) but she couldn't help but think that this woman thought the world of herself. "Wow. Things went very fast.'' That relationship could have easily ended up a casual one but it was amazing that it didn't. "I'm glad you two found love for each other. Don't ever throw it away.'' Take it from her, she would know. "I hope you guys can take that trip to the Caribbean sometime soon. Possibly a few months after your girl is born because she'll need all the attention she can get.''

Rosemary laughed. "I won't be surprised if she has a sweet tooth. Get ready to keep a huge stock of sweets.''

Power couple? Yes. They really WERE. Gabby didn't need to be told that, but she appreciated it coming from Rosemary nonetheless. Curiously she listened as everything about the affair came out. Personally she didn't understand why anyone who loved their husband would cheat on them - especially not with said husband's brother. "Well, I don't think your husband will ever take you back for that, but you can still return to your home and see your children." At least that was the case as far as she knew. Not exactly an expert on custody arrangements, especially not of a country she wasn't familiar with.

Yes. It really HAD moved fast. "I was married at the time, and after a week with Archer I left my husband." In that time she had known who she wanted to be with. She had felt more for him within a day than she ever had for Marco. She had never loved him. "I am never going to throw it away. I would have to be crazy to do that." Gabby was not crazy and she would never do to Archer what Rosemary had done to Jack. Even if she liked the woman, that was low. "That would be lovely. I'm not sure how long to wait until I can apparate with her though." That was something that she and Archer would have to sort out. Maybe she could ask Mama Burton or Alana about it.

Sweet tooth, right. She shook her head. "That's what Alana told me. I normally don't like this kind of food!" And here she was finished with all of her pastries. She really should get some more and head back to eat with Archer...

SPOILER!!: Gabs! <3

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Originally Posted by Squishy

Power couple? Yes. They really WERE. Gabby didn't need to be told that, but she appreciated it coming from Rosemary nonetheless. Curiously she listened as everything about the affair came out. Personally she didn't understand why anyone who loved their husband would cheat on them - especially not with said husband's brother. "Well, I don't think your husband will ever take you back for that, but you can still return to your home and see your children." At least that was the case as far as she knew. Not exactly an expert on custody arrangements, especially not of a country she wasn't familiar with.

Yes. It really HAD moved fast. "I was married at the time, and after a week with Archer I left my husband." In that time she had known who she wanted to be with. She had felt more for him within a day than she ever had for Marco. She had never loved him. "I am never going to throw it away. I would have to be crazy to do that." Gabby was not crazy and she would never do to Archer what Rosemary had done to Jack. Even if she liked the woman, that was low. "That would be lovely. I'm not sure how long to wait until I can apparate with her though." That was something that she and Archer would have to sort out. Maybe she could ask Mama Burton or Alana about it.

Sweet tooth, right. She shook her head. "That's what Alana told me. I normally don't like this kind of food!" And here she was finished with all of her pastries. She really should get some more and head back to eat with Archer...

As much as Rose knew that Jack never would take her back, it still stung her deeply to hear it coming from Gabby. She recoiled slightly and her face possibly contorted in sadness and hurt. But she nodded. "I do want to see them. I'll be leaving soon to go back home. I know I'll have to fight to see them but I'm willing to do it.'' She'd do whatever it took to make things right with her kids at least.

Rose raised an eyebrow. It was quite obvious she was surprised. "Only a week? But then I think you weren't really happy in your marriage that's why you wasted no time in breaking it.'' Rose nodded. “You’re a lot more sensible than me. Make sure you never throw that relationship away. And I understand. I don’t think I would try it with any child below thirteen years.’’ Maybe she was being protective but this was just her opinion.

“Don’t worry. You’ll go back to eating your regular food after birth. It may take a while for you to get back in the habit but you’ll get there.’’ As for the baby, she’ll adore sweets. Rose was so sure.

It was obvious that Gabby's words about Jack had hurt Rosemary, but all she had been doing was telling the truth; to think that the man would take her back with open arms after that kind of betrayal was idiotic. "Well, I am sure that you can come to a good custody arrangement." Honestly she had brought it on herself with her continuous unfaithfulness but still... Gabby did like Rosemary.

"Only a week, yes. I had only got married because we thought I was pregnant." Clearly that hadn't been the case after all. "I DID like him but I wasn't in love with him." The feelings hadn't been anything like how they were with Archer. It never had been with any other man. "There is no way that I would ever do that. I'd be ruining the best thing that has happened to me." There was no way that she would do the same thing that Rosemary had done. No way. But... Gabby wasn't judging too harshly for it; wasn't any of her business and she had cheated as well even if it had only been for a week. "I think I might need to ask someone when it's safe to travel in that way and in the meantime we'd have to use another method." Since they would be taking up camp elsewhere.

It was reassuring to know that she would be getting back to her old eating habits soon. Gabby nodded. "I really hope so." Until the baby was both she would continue to do as her body wanted her to. At least she was enjoying the food at the moment. Anyway it was time for her to head back. "Right, I need to get back to Archer..." First things first get some more pastries. And then it was time to see him before getting back to work. "It was nice meeting you," she said as she got up from her seat.

With a small smile and a wave she walked off.

SPOILER!!: Gabby! <3

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Originally Posted by Squishy

It was obvious that Gabby's words about Jack had hurt Rosemary, but all she had been doing was telling the truth; to think that the man would take her back with open arms after that kind of betrayal was idiotic. "Well, I am sure that you can come to a good custody arrangement." Honestly she had brought it on herself with her continuous unfaithfulness but still... Gabby did like Rosemary.

"Only a week, yes. I had only got married because we thought I was pregnant." Clearly that hadn't been the case after all. "I DID like him but I wasn't in love with him." The feelings hadn't been anything like how they were with Archer. It never had been with any other man. "There is no way that I would ever do that. I'd be ruining the best thing that has happened to me." There was no way that she would do the same thing that Rosemary had done. No way. But... Gabby wasn't judging too harshly for it; wasn't any of her business and she had cheated as well even if it had only been for a week. "I think I might need to ask someone when it's safe to travel in that way and in the meantime we'd have to use another method." Since they would be taking up camp elsewhere.

It was reassuring to know that she would be getting back to her old eating habits soon. Gabby nodded. "I really hope so." Until the baby was both she would continue to do as her body wanted her to. At least she was enjoying the food at the moment. Anyway it was time for her to head back. "Right, I need to get back to Archer..." First things first get some more pastries. And then it was time to see him before getting back to work. "It was nice meeting you," she said as she got up from her seat.

With a small smile and a wave she walked off.

Custody… there’s that word that Rose had grown to dread. She didn’t want that. She suddenly found herself wishing to be back in Stockholm wither family… Jack and the kids. “I don’t want that,’’ she found herself whispering. Realisation had finally dawned on her. She hadn’t wanted this for herself. “What a fool I’ve been.’’ A darn fool indeed, Rosemary Bergstrand. “I want to talk things over with Jack. I want to make it right. Do you think he’ll agree to do that?’’ How silly of Rose to ask Gabby who didn’t know what Jack was like, much less be able to say if he’ll agree.

Rose listened, not at all judging Gabby. She knew love could be found in the in the unlikeliest of times. “I see.’’ She found Gabby’s love story an interesting one. “I was right.’’ She smiled again. “You are definitely smarter than I am. I’ll try to find out more about an appropriate age for your baby and travelling by Apparation.’’

Rose looked at Gabby in disappointment. She really liked the woman. “Okay, take care, Gabriella. You and the little one.’’ She watched the other woman move off then got to her feet. Her own baby needed something to eat.

Okay Keane. It was packed in here, but you can do this!!

He came into the crowded establishment and moved into the horde of Muggles to get himself a good cup of coffee. As he move forward into line he suddenly felt as though he was conforming into them. He didn't like this. It was good he could blend in, but he wanted to stand out too. Damn his Gryffindor tenancies.

Guess going to Hogwarts for one year does let your sorted house rub off on you.

He paid for his coffee quickly and was able to find a seat with one spare open one moments later after another Muggle left it. He sat down and held his coffee in both hands. Looking down at it, willing it to just cool down a little so he can take sips without it burning his tongue.

If he could just use his magic here. That wouldn't be a Problem.

He had been employed with the Ministry of Magic for about five months and he still had yet to make proper friends. Theodore made his way to a muggle cafe that he had been wanting to go to. He couldn't remember if this was here ten years ago. He really wasn't that old but he felt old. The twenty-six year old walked into the coffee, he walked up to the counter and ordered his drink. He paid for his drink and left a tip for the woman. As he waited his blue eyes scanned the room, every table was occupied. He must have came here at the wrong time.

Once his coffee was ready he took it and began looking for a place to sit. Mostly every seat was full. He just wanted to be able to relax during his lunch break but he had a feeling that wasn't going to happen at all. As he neared the door and saw a man sitting alone. "Excuse me, is it okay if I sit here?" it really couldn't hurt to ask.

She was finished with all of her classes for the day and had the rest of the day off. So Cinna had asked Lux to meet her for lunch, maybe they could find something to do afterwards, like shopping. She still had so much shopping to for. Not really, but it was something that her and Lux knew how to do. Plus she knew Lux well enough to know that baby shopping would tickle her to death,

Cinna headed into the cafe, not seeing Lux there yet, No problem she went ahead and found a booth for them. She slid her bag into the seat next to her, just coming from the fashion school, she had been working on some idea's for Lux's wedding dress. Which was another reason why she had arranged this lunch/ Surely Lux would get there soon. She had gotten out of classes early today, she was early to get there for that reason. She took the menu and looked it had been a while since she had been here.

Coffee! Nothing smelt as good as a good cup of coffee. It was most definitely his go-to drink, especially when he needed an extra boost in the mornings.

So, it was only with the thought of coffee itself that Hirsch made his way into the cafe, hardly caring that it wasn't to his style and that he'd have to be careful with what he did and said. As it was, the wand was pushed further down his shirt in as subtle a way as possible.

Now, onto the important things: coffee.

After some serious consideration and a bit of a talk with the barista, the man found himself with a cup of coffee in one hand and a croissant in the other. The next problem was finding a place to sit. See, in his haste to get the caffeine are beverage, he hardly stopped to notice what the seating arrangement was like. Looking around, his eyes picked up on various empty seats in otherwise occupied booths and some near dirty tables that no one had gotten to yet. Not wanting to have to ask someone if he could sit opposite them for a while and not wanting to sit somewhere that still had a lot of coffee stains on it, he opted to sit outside when-

THERE! That one right there. A booth that had just been emptied by a customer. That booth was going to be his and no one else's.