Lily was back at work, though still on a lighter duty than she would have liked. It was also time to talk to Marlene, let her know about the baby. She knocked, and then took a seat as Marlene shut the door with magic.
Never one to beat around the bush when it came to the important things, Lily got right to the point. "I'm pregnant," she said. "About eight weeks, and there's still a chance I might miscarry because of the hexes I took during the battle, but I needed you to know that when you draw up the schedule." She managed a cheeky smile, even though talking about the risks she'd taken without knowing made her feel sick. "Since you're the boss now."