The bonfire roared. The flames were at least 12 feet tall. Students laughed and ran. Drank and ate. They had no fear of what would later come. But that is the glory of youth. They do not worry their minds with thoughts of death and anguish.

A shadow slipped over to the fire, just far enough away so that it could not be seen directly. It stepped hesitantly closer, and the shadow's owner was revealed. She was not dressed in robes, for they were not required at the bonfire. Rather, she wore a skirt that went to her knees and a red long-sleeved shirt. She only had a few minutes of peace before some boys began to slip over to her. Lucius Malfoy and his friends. Some of the boys made a few catcalls and tugged at her clothing. As she tried to leave, one of the larger boys grabbed her and Lucius stepped towards her. As he got closer she stopped struggling. He stroked her face with one hand and smiled. He motioned to the boy that was holding her and he picked her up. When she began to struggle he knocked her out.

Sirius arrived at the bonfire full of excitement and hope. He quickly began to weave through the crowd, searching for Selene. After 15 minutes he became dismayed. He started off towards the castle when he spotted a scrap of fabric. Part of Selene's skirt. It was among lots of footprints. He began to follow them, but after he tacked them to the castle they disappeared. At leas there was always the marauder's map. He could find her using that.