Chapter 55.

Dumbledore woke to find himself laying on a cold floor. As he gathered his thoughts, he looked around and found himself in a room which one could only describe was a jail cell. Dumbledore grabbed hold of the bars and shouted.

"What is going on here? Why am I locked up? I am the headmaster of Hogwarts, I am the Supreme Mugwump and Head of the Wizengamot. I demand to know why I'm being held captive?"

A door opened and Amelia Bones walked in looking very unamused.

Dumbledore smiled. "Amelia please, you must let me out of here. This is all a mistake,"

Amelia stared icily at him. "That's Madam Bones to you and no it's not a mistake. You're in a maximum security holding cell. You have been relieved of all your duties upon further notice. You are no longer the supreme mugwump, nor the head of the Wizengamot, nor the headmaster until your official hearing you will remain here. Now, I hope we are clear on your situation Mr Dumbledore. Good night, food will be provided later." Amelia turned away from the old wizard and left the room and the door closed.

A new day had dawned over the school and the students were gathering in the great hall for breakfast.

All the teachers gathered at the head table and Minerva walked over to the owl podium and it spread its wings.

Everyone had become silent. Minerva looked at the students.

"As you all know our Headmaster has been absent since the day before yesterday. Now, before any of you who jump to conclusions and wild theories I will explain. Our headmaster will remain as we saw him as a leader of light. However, while on his path he led himself astray and made some poor choices which has made him unqualified to continue as the headmaster of the school. Since its the duty of the deputy to fill in, I will be taking over as headmistress of the school and my deputy will be Filius Flitwick."

All the teachers applauded as did the students. Minerva raised her hand and everyone became silent.

"Now, before Dumbledore stepped down, a defense against the dark arts teacher was put in place by the ministry. Due to her actions she was relieved of duty. I mentioned to you all that classes would continue."

Severus smiled it was now his turn to be the dark arts teacher.

Minerva smiled. "Thanks to a student's suggestion, we have now have our defense teacher. He studied here at Hogwarts and some of you know him already. Please give a warm welcome to our new professor Sirius Black."

Harry and the girls applauded immediately, even the twins were excited. The other students joined the applause.

Sirius opened the main doors to the great hall and walked in. His mustache was neatly trimmed as well as his beard and his hair slicked back and tied at the back. Dressed in a black shirt and pants.

Everyone greeted Sirius warmly except the Slytherins and Severus Snape. The potions master was deathly pale and sick to his stomach and his fists clenched.

Sirius walked over to the head table and turned and bowed to the students. As he was going to take his seat, he passed by Severus.

"What are you doing here Black!" Severus hissed, his teeth clenched tightly.

Sirius smiled. "Easy there Snivelus, you really need to be careful or you'll pop a blood vessel. I was asked to come and teach defense class."

Harry watched his godfather, unable to hide his smile watching Snape and Sirius go back and forth.

Sirius took a seat by McGonagall and Flitwick and everyone began eating.

Once everyone had finished, the students began heading towards their next classes. Harry and Hermione heading towards the defense classroom.

Everyone sat down and Sirius stood leaning against the desk at the front of the room.

Sirius looked at the room. "You were told in your last class that you will be taking your Owls." Sirius stood up and stepped forward. "Before you take your Owl's it's my job to make sure you're ready."

Draco Malfoy rolled his eyes. "Good luck with that lot."

Sirius looked at Draco. "Mr. Malfoy, do wish to share something with the rest of us?"

Draco looked at Sirius. "No, professor."

Sirius crossed his arms and looked at everyone and then lowered his arms.

"Some of you may think your very skilled and have nothing to worry about. Not one of you should think you're superior to anyone else in this class because you will be surprised. To demonstrate Mr. Malfoy come up here and Lady Gryffindor please step up."

Draco and Susan walked up to the front.

Sirius looked at everyone. "Move your desks back and watch as these two will duel."

Draco sniggered. "You want me to duel the skeleton? It's laughable."

Sirius thought it was time Draco learned humility. Sirius looked at Susan and whispered.

"Susan, remember over the summer when we trained?"

Susan nodded and Sirius smiled.

"Make him eat those words but top it off with what Remus taught you about Bogarts."

Susan nodded, and Sirius stepped in between them.

"Alright, now spells to disarm, nothing nasty or I'll step in."

Both Draco and Susan nodded and Sirius nodded. "Go to both ends of the room."

Susan and Draco took their ends.

"Bow to your opponent."

Susan bowed and Draco stood to proudly.

"Begin!" Sirius shouted, both Susan and Draco had their wands at the ready.

Draco fired stunners but Susan stepped out of the way of each one.

Harry and Hermione shouted, cheering Susan on.

Before Draco could fire his next spell, with only a flick of the wrist Susan shouted. "Expelliarmus."

Draco's wand flew out of his hand and Susan fired a minor stunner knocking Draco to the floor.

Susan then moved her wand. "Riddikulus."

Draco's uniform turned into a girl's uniform with knee high socks. He then had a hand bag as well as lipstick.

When Draco stood up everyone began to laugh. He looked down to see he was dressed like a girl.

He turned red with anger and at Sirius. "You said only spells to Disarm!"

Sirius chuckled and patted Susan on the shoulder. "She did like I asked, she disarmed you of your wand and then disarmed you of that foolish pride."

Draco shouted. "Wait till my father hears about this!"

Sirius frowned. "Your father holds no sway here. You were bested well within the rules of the school. Learn this lesson well, because in the real world outside these walls you will need to know how to defend yourself. You won't always have your parents to protect you."

Sirius looked at Draco and with a flick of the wrist Draco's clothes turned back to normal.

"Now move the desks back." Sirius then handed out a proper defense book.

"Your homework will be the first three chapters of these books. Then write an essay on the defense against dementors and what charm is required."

The students left and Harry, Hermione and Susan walked up to Sirius. Once everyone else left Sirius looked at them. "How did I do?"

Hermione smiled. "Brilliant." Harry nodded, "Swore you have been teaching before."

Susan nodded. "Yes, I was so happy to put Draco in his place."

Sirius nodded. "Yes, that was brilliantly done. Now off to classes, we'll talk later."