The raindrops continued their slow journey down the glass, glinting with the orange firelight. The storm still raged on, the rain coming down in torrents. It drenched everything it came in contact with, including the two who stood out on the balcony, their eyes turned toward the sky.
"It is truly a new world, Albus."
Albus put his arm around Minerva's waist. "Indeed it is. If only for a time."
Two stars glinted brightly overhead, fighting to be seen through the storm. "Perhaps this will be the last time. Maybe it will all be over soon," Minerva said softly. She looked back at Albus.
"I hope so, my love." He caressed her face tenderly and kissed her lips. Slowly, gently, he lowered her to the floor.
As they lay making love in the rain, the world was indeed perfect, if only for a moment in time.