Why does Tonks hate the name nymphadora?

She repeatedly put her life on the line for the sake of following through with Dumbledore's plans. Tonks rather disliked her given name and considered her mother as a fool for naming her as such, thus insisting to be called "Tonks" instead.
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What does Nymphadora Tonks like to be called?

'The Advance Guard' 'And this is Nymphadora –' 'Don't call me Nymphadora, Remus,' said the young witch with a shudder, 'it's Tonks. ' 'Nymphadora Tonks, who prefers to be known by her surname only,' finished Lupin. 'So would you if your fool of a mother had called you Nymphadora,' muttered Tonks.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks Draco's cousin?

The Malfoys are related to the Black family through Narcissa (a first cousin of Sirius Black, Harry's godfather), which makes Draco a nephew of both Bellatrix Lestrange and Andromeda Tonks. Draco is also Nymphadora Tonks' first cousin through their mothers.
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What does the word nymphadora mean?

Meaning of Nymphadora

(Latin),Nymph, gift Greek for gift of the nymphs.
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Why does nymphadora hair change color?

Tonks is a Metamorphmagus, meaning that she can change her appearance at will. She often changes the colour of her hair, though is most favourable of bubblegum pink.
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Did Tonks love Sirius?

Tonks makes an idle remark regarding Sirius ('He's still handsome, isn't he, even after Azkaban? '), and Lupin assumes that she has fallen for Sirius and says: "He always got the women." In both these instances, there is no mention of Tonks being in love with Sirius as inappropriate or something out of the norm.
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Why did Tonks hair turn red?

Her mother noticed that Tonks changed hair colour on the day of her birth, meaning she was a Metamorphmagus. Given her common use of the greeting “Wotcher,” which is strongly associated with London, she likely grew up in southern England.
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Why did JK Rowling chose the name Hermione?

The name Hermione comes from Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, but according to Rowling, “[her] Hermione bears very little relation to that Hermione.” Rowling was simply looking for an unusual name that “a pair of professional dentists, who liked to prove how clever they were” would use.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks Hufflepuff?

A Hufflepuff's loyalty to the good side is demonstrated clearly in Tonks, and it is extended to people as well, particularly an unswerving loyalty to The Boy Who Lived.
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WHO calls Tonks Dora?

Nymphadora Tonks, or Tonks as she prefers to be called, is a Metamorphmagus Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix. She is a pretty young woman with a heart-shaped face. Her hair changes color, but is often bubble-gum pink. Her father calls her 'Dora.
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Does Draco know about Tonks?

Draco Malfoy and Nymphadora Tonks were cousins, as their mothers were sisters, but Tonks' mother was disowned when she married a muggleborn. Tonks and Draco never met, since her family disowned her because marrying a muggleborn in the Black family is the most disgusting and disrespectful thing you can do.
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How old was Tonks and Lupin?

Not that it matters, they really are the ultimate power couple! She's 23 when introduced. There's a 13 year age gap between her and Lupin.
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Why is Nymphadora a Metamorphmagus?

There is no way to train to become a Metamorphmagus. Nymphadora Tonks, who we first meet in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is a Metamorphmagus. She tells Harry that the ability helped her greatly in the Concealment and Disguise in her Auror training.
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How old is Tonks in the Order of the Phoenix?

As a case in point, let us take Tonks. She is quite young, having just completed her Auror training; she would be about seven years older than Harry, making her about 22 to Harry's 15 when they meet at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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What house is Umbridge in?

She was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and hated her time at the school due to never being given any positions of power. After her time at Hogwarts, Umbridge rose to prominent and influential positions in the Ministry of Magic in the Improper Use of Magic Office.
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Who is the most famous Ravenclaw?

The most famous Ravenclaw in Harry Potter is Rowena Ravenclaw. She is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena is known for her wisdom, creativity, and cleverness. She wanted the students that were put in Ravenclaw House to exhibit these character traits as well.
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Who is the most famous Hufflepuff?

10 Most Famous Hufflepuff Characters in Harry Potter
  • Hannah Abbott.
  • Fat Friar Ghost.
  • Teddy Lupin.
  • Cedric Diggory Triwizard Tournament.
  • Nymphadora Tonks.
  • Professor Pomona Sprout.
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Did J.K. Rowling confirms Dramione?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows discussion. ROWLING CONFIRMED DRAMIONE! her best match."
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What does Malfoy mean in Latin?

Malfoy – In Latin, “malus” means “bad” and “mal” means “pale.” “Mal foi” means “bad faith, an act with bad intentions, or a malicious act” in French.
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Is Weasley a real surname?

The Weasley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Weasley families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weasley's in USA.
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Can a Metamorphmagus change their voice?

Metamorphagi are able to easily change their hair color, shape, and length. If I remember correctly, in book five, Tonks transformed her entire body into that of a wizened old lady's. She was able to change her whole self, including her night and voice.
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What does it mean when Tonks hair is purple?

In the book, Tonks is introduced as having "short spiky hair that was a violent shade of violet." But, as a Metamorphmagus, she can change her hair color and her appearance at will. In fact, when she goes up to help Harry pack his things, she decides purple isn't her color and switches her hair to a bubble-gum pink.
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Who was Teddy Lupin named after?

Teddy was named in honour of his maternal grandfather Edward Tonks, who was murdered shortly before his birth. Harry Potter was named as his godfather. Teddy was raised by his maternal grandmother Andromeda, with help from his godfather. He began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 2009.
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