George and the others thought it would be better to ignore the situation for now and just go to their lessons. Since they were in the same year now, George, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny made their way to Defence Against The Dark Arts.
"I wonder what Professor Feeley will be like?" asked Harry.
"You might like her Hermione, I've heard she's into books!"
It turned out that Professor Feeley was the perfect DATDA professor. Indeed, she did like books, but she had also been a Gryffindor at Hogwarts so she and Harry had lots of brave stories to share. Also, when a spider had come out of nowhere, she had got rid of it with a quick wave of her wand and didn't laugh at the state Ron was in. When a Slytherin named Robertino Sloth had called Ginny a "stupid face", she then produced an amazing Bat Bogey hex that only Ginny herself could have outdone. And finally, after George had stayed behind to ask her about helping him on his adventure, she was more than happy to join him. She had said that she had a twin that could take on her role at Hogwarts easily while she was away.
Everyone was in a good mood. George had a free period so while the others were in their lesson, he sought out a quiet spot in the common room to think about the current situation.
The only explanation that George could think of was that Dumbledore had awoken from the dead and that the shock had affected everyone but him. This got George thinking about the party the previous night. Dumbledore had seemed normal to what he was like while he was alive-before. He had been dancing with all the house-elves then disappeared with McGonagall near to the end of the party. It had finished soon after when Hagrid got so drunk he had started throwing plates and children around. The hall had to be evacuated for eveyone's safety.
This is what stumped George. If he was gay, how come Dumbledore was supposedly kissing Mcgonagall. That's when George came to the conclusion that he must be an imposter. It all made sense. George had been the only one not to drink anything at the party, and he was the first to realise that something was wrong. There must have been something in the alcohol that caused everyone to forget that people couldn't be awoken from the dead.
For the first part of his mission, George thought he would tackle it himself. He rushed into his, Ron's and Harry's dormitary and got Harry's map. It had been a long time since he had used this. He opened it up, commanded "I solemly swear i'm up to no good" and found the headmaster's office. There were two little feet pacing around, but they had no name. This must be advanced magic, thought George. He made his way out of the common room and along the corridor.
When he reached the statue blocking the entrance, he paused for a second. How would he defeat this person who had such knowledge of magic, he could remove his name from the Maruader's Map? What had the sorting-sorry-party hat said? " the key is to smile, laugh, and be all happy!"
All he had to do was think of a joke, no problem.
But then another problem came up. The password for the office. Whilst Dumbledore had been alive it had always been sweets.
"Chocolate Frog" George knew as soon as the words had left his lips that the statue would move, and move it did. George was George after all, he always got things right the first guess.
George quickly sneaked up the steps and pressed his ear against the door. Silence. Slowly, he pulled the handle and pushed open the door. It looked at it had done last time he had entered. The only difference was that every portrait had been magically blindfolded and gagged. Each one had a slight bubble look around it. Of course, a silencing charm, obviously.
On the desk was a huge cauldron, roughly the size of Hagrid's backside. That was big. In the cauldron was a strange looking potion. It was a pale green with a smell that George couldn't quite remember.
"Hello, hello, hello" came a voice from behind him.
George spun around. Stood facing George was Dumbledore. Well, the imposter as Dumbledore.
"How may I help you?"
No way was that the real Dumbledore. He would have said something like, " I do like chocolate frogs", or " You look sexy today George".
"What is that potion?"
"Oh that," laughed the imposter, it was a strange laugh, like a cat, "that is a potion, just for making people laugh".
Yeah right, thought George. He had used that potion many times, that potion was orange, not green. This potion must be something to do with forgetfulness, considering the way in which he couldn't remember what the smell was.
"You're an imposter!" shouted George.
"OMG, NO I'M NOT YOU ARE!" yelled the imposter.
"Wait, wha-"
The imposter shot a spell at George. He only just got out of the way before another came shooting past his ear. Well, what would have been his ear.
How George was dodging the many spells gave him an idea. All he had to do was turn the moves into a dance, and laugh at the guy. Another spell came and George was ready, he spun on the spot and pranced out of the way. He kept dancing and prancing as more spells were shot at him. The more he danced, the less the imposter looked like Dumbledore and the more he looked like an ugly fat bald man. Just as George thought he was going to pass out, the man stopped. He had a very creepy face. Very long, but with chubby cheeks. He had not one hair on his head, but had an extremely bushy monobrow instead. His belly bulged and his legs were short and stumpy. He had a death eater looking mark on his forearm. This was it. George's first chance to get rid of a death eater.
The man grew angry. But George just got happier and happier. He had just thought of a perfect joke.
"Hey, guy " George laughed " What's orange, holey and doesn't give one whether you live or die?"
"huh?"
"ME", and with that, George let out an almighty laugh. The man let out a scream and his expression was filled with pain.
George kept on laughing and thought of another idea. With all his might he pushed the guy through the door and down the steps. He bounced and rolled down the corridor. George ran after him, yelling at anyone nearby to laugh. Finally, the man let out one last scream and burst into nothingness. Not one part was left of him.
What a brilliant first day back at Hogwarts for George.