Caprice: A sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.
February 4, 1977
It started out an unusually warm and sunny day for early February. After such a long, dark winter, very few could hold themselves back from rushing outside to smell the melting snow and feel the sun on their faces at last. Her long, blonde hair fluttered in the pleasantly cool breeze as they walked hand-in-hand through the park. It was a rare moment of light for them in a storm that seemed it might never let up.
They reached a stone bench beside the bare branches of a maple tree and sat down. A fountain played not far away, and the sound of children laughing running about drifted to them. He put his arm around her shoulders and she rested her head on his chest. It was so pleasant in that moment. They could pretend that maybe everything would be okay after all.
He fingered her left hand as she talked about her mother's latest letter, about some of the trivial gossip that was drifting around the office, about whatever wouldn't ruin this peace. He wondered what her hand would like with a ring there. It wouldn't be extravagant – he couldn't afford much – but he didn't think she would mind simple.
The breeze suddenly turned vicious. A wind tore over them, whipping her hair into her face, freezing them through their jacket. They both looked up. The puffy white clouds had turned gray, began gathering like ominous battleships bearing down on them. They jumped up and began to hurry back along the path, catching hands once more as the wind battled them.
Because of course, what peaceful moment could last?
A/N: This was Frank and Alice Longbottom (well, soon-to-be Longbottom, anyway). It seemed to flow better if I neglected to slip in their names, and also I think moments like this could have applied to just about any young couple in that time. But it was Frank and Alice in this bit. Pretty short, sorry! Please please please review anyway! I really need the feedback! And keep an eye out for updated January chapters. I added the 3rd and it would be great to know what you thought of that one, too! :)