The Basics Name: Nymphadora Tonks Other names: She disliked her first name and preferred to be called "Tonks" but her father called her "Dora." Born: 1973 Died: May 2,1998 Possible name meanings: Nymphs are spirits of nature in Greek mythology. They are minor female deities who appear as young, pretty girls, and are the protectors of springs, mountains, and rivers. A nymph is also a stage of metamorphosis in the insect world. Family Ancestry: Tonks is considered a "half-blood" because her father was a muggle-born wizard. Mother: Andromeda (Black) Tonks, who is the sister of Narcissa Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. Father: Ted Tonks, a muggle-born wizard. Spouse: Married Remus Lupin during the summer of 1997, before the end of July Child: Ted Remus Lupin, named for her father and husband Appearance Hair: various colors, changed at will, but pink is her preference Eyes: dark and twinkling Distinguishing features: as a Metamorphmagus, Tonks can assume many different appearances. Her actual appearance is that of a pretty, young woman with a pale, heart-shaped face. Disguises: An old woman with "tightly curled gray hair" and a purple hat, "a tall, tweedy woman with iron-gray hair", blond, curly hair Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff; attended from 1984-1991. Skills: Concealment and disguise, though she is "dead clumsy." Career: Auror and member of the second Order of the Phoenix; a protégé of "Mad-Eye" Moody. Part of the Advance Guard that helps Harry in his escape from the Dursley house Interests: Popular music, judging by the 'Weird Sisters' t-shirt (OP38). Patronus: Previous one unknown; it changed to "immense four-legged creature" in 1996
Tonks is played by Natalia Tena in the movies |