House
Hufflepuff
Species
Human
Gender
Female
Status
Deceased

Profile

House
Hufflepuff
Wand
Unknown length, wood and core
Patronus
*Jack Rabbit (c. 1986)n*Wolf (1995-1998)
Boggart
Losing her abilities
Blood Status
Half-blood
Family
Edward Tonks (father) u2020 Andromeda Tonks (nu00e9e Black) (mother) Paternal grandfather u2020 Remus Lupin (husband) u2020 Edward Lupin (son) Lyall Lupin (father-in-law) Hope Lupin (nu00e9e Howell) (mother-in-law) u2020 Bellatrix Lestrange (nu00e9e Black) (maternal aunt) u2020 Narcissa Malfoy (nu00e9e Black) (maternal aunt) Rodolphus Lestrange (maternal uncle by marriage) Lucius Malfoy (maternal uncle by marriage) Draco Malfoy (maternal first cousin) Delphini (maternal first cousin) Cygnus Black (III) (maternal grandfather) u2020 Druella Black (nu00e9e Rosier) (maternal grandmother) Tonks family House of Black (maternal family) Lupin family (in-laws/descendants)
Occupation
Auror
Title
Student guide
Marital Status
Married or widowed
Born
Between 1 October 1972 and 31 August 1973
Died
2 May 1998Hogwarts Castle, Highlands, Scotland, Gr
Species
Human
Gender
Female

About Nymphadora Tonks

Nymphadora Tonks was a Metamorphmagus witch who possessed the rare magical ability to alter her physical appearance at will. Born to Muggle-born wizard Edward Tonks and pure-blood witch Andromeda Black, she grew up straddling two worlds whilst developing her extraordinary shapeshifting talents. Her mother’s marriage to a Muggle-born wizard resulted in disownment from the prestigious Black family, making her a distant cousin to Draco Malfoy and niece to both Bellatrix Lestrange and Narcissa Malfoy.

After attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as a Hufflepuff student, she pursued a career as an Auror with the Ministry of Magic’s Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Her natural abilities proved invaluable in this dangerous profession, allowing her to assume different identities during investigations. Despite her professional competence, she maintained a cheerful, clumsy personality and insisted that everyone call her by her surname, despising her given name.

During the Second Wizarding War, she joined the Order of the Phoenix and participated in numerous dangerous missions, including the escort of Harry Potter from Privet Drive. Her life took a dramatic turn when she fell in love with fellow Order member Remus Lupin, despite the significant age gap and his lycanthropy. Their relationship faced considerable obstacles, but they eventually married and had a son, Edward “Teddy” Lupin.

Tragically, both she and Lupin perished during the Battle of Hogwarts in May 1998, leaving their infant son orphaned. At only 24 years old, her death marked the end of a brief but impactful life dedicated to fighting against Voldemort’s regime.

Appearances

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Film
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Film
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Film
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What Hogwarts house is Nymphadora Tonks in?
Nymphadora Tonks is in Hufflepuff.
What species is Nymphadora Tonks?
Nymphadora Tonks is a human.