At first, Torii hadn't planned to attend the bonfire. She thought it was just for Gryffindors, but word had quickly gotten around that everybody was invited. A bonfire sounded fun, and since Torii still didn't know how she felt about this school and all its strangers, she thought she'd attend and see what it was all about.

Luckily, it was good weather this time of year. The fourth year headed out toward the barns but steered herself in the direction of the bonfire. She could see it from a good distance away, and it looked like a few people had already gathered around. She automatically felt a sense of awkwardness. Being the new girl at an event like this was terrifying in a way.

She approached the bonfire area and came to a stop, shifting her weight from one foot to the other. Looking around, she noted a few adults and a few more students. Oh, look! There was the jogging boy she'd met in the courtyard. The one who'd collided with that bench.