This was last updated before a few drops and will include people that left the house that were important to her.


( Relationships (still incomplete) )

How am I playing Tonks?  Let me know here please.

All comments will be screened and anon enabled but if you want them to be unscreened then that's all good with me - I like back and forth.  I'm also cool with chatting about her on AIM and that's on my contact details post.

( Imperfection )

I'd rather like my bra back thank you very much. That child-cow-broccoli thing still hasn't given me back the one it stole a while ago. No! Don't throw that! [There's a crash as a vase goes flying, very close to her head.] Would you kindly piss off? I'm really not in the mood for ghosts right now.

[When she notices that the device is recording - after about five minutes of her attempting to shut the en suite door with little success - she sighs and finally manages to shut the door and there's a dull thud as she hits her head against it and when she speaks her voice is muffled.]

Olive, Gokudera feels odd not to say Grif as well I apologise if any of your stuff gets moved. The ghost won't bugger off.

At least Remus is back even if he's not the Remus I remember and Hermione, it's lovely to have you here too.

[She shrieks suddenly.] Stop pulling my sodding hair!

[[ooc: Remember the ghosts from back last year? Yeah, one of them is annoying Tonks by stealing her things and messing with her hair.]]

My magic is working again so if anyone needs help of some description I'll be available; I'll send my Patronus along first to let you know so don't be alarmed if you see a big silvery badger-like thing. Although it doesn't look as badgerly now.  God, I'm an Auror and I haven't even heard of half the things in the house and some of them aren't in the bloody library books.  What use is a library with supposedly every book you can imagine when it can't tell you how to deal with half the sodding buggers.  At least the Boggart in the closet was simple enough and I've yet to find anything that stands up long against a good Incendio.

Olive, Gokudera, Grif - you lot are still okay aren't you?

[[ooc: Strike easily hacked.  Trying to work in a little more of her mindframe from her canon update hence her Patronus being a bit more wolf-like.]]

[The device is clicked on with intent, sheets rustling and there's a small mutter of 'lumos'. She's planning on checking in with her friends but she drops back against the bed, her wand falling out of her grip and the tiny light on it going out. There's a quiet gasp as though the remaining breath in her lungs has been forced out by a nasty shock before it goes silent, possibly some static kicking in along with any other background noises there might be.]




[[ooc: Pretend that this happened right at the moment all the firstborn children died. I was too tired to post for her earlier.]]

[When Tonks switches on the device her voice sounds muffled due to the fact that she's hiding under the blankets, curled up in a ball.]

I feel like I've been mauled by a sodding hippogriff, trampled by a dragon and clubbed around the head by a troll after a heavy night of drinking not unlike the session I had with some mates after passing my exams. Honestly, I have no idea what the house is up to but I don't bloody well appreciate it. Last time I felt this bad was when I woke up in St Mungo's after Bellatrix got me.

[Poorly muffled coughing and a pained groan.]

God...I think...I think I'm going to be sick. Really wish I had magic to summon myself...something....

Private to roommates, Marauders, Bellatrix and Yamamoto||Hackable
Are all of you infected or is it just isolated cases?

Private to self||Hackable
Castiel would have a bloody field day with this.

[[ooc: Strike hackable.]]

[The recording clicks on and Tonks starts speaking. It's pretty obvious that she's speaking through clenched teeth and that she's in an absolutely foul mood.]

Small child whoever you are, stay away from me. I am not in the mood to put up with any nonsense and just because I don't have my magic doesn't mean that I won't find some way to get you out of my hair. If anyone needs me I'll be in my room; I suggest you knock first unless you want it to hit you on the arse on the way out.

Private to roommates||Hackable
It's best to just leave me be for a few days. I don't want to snap at any of you over something that has nothing to do with you.

Filtered from the Marauders||Unhackable
The second I get my magic back I am hexing that arrogant little moron. Fucking Gryffindors and their pride just because they're Dumbledore's favourites.

[The recording clicks off.]

[[ooc: Tonks is in a very bad mood but feel free to annoy her because it's not like she can do too much about it. Marauders you can feel free to yell at her if you choose.]]

The house has been suspiciously quiet for a while now and I highly doubt that means anything good.  I think Zell was right; the house seems to use these lulls to get rid of people for whatever reason although I think I envy them.  Going home sounds nice right about now, getting to make sure mum and dad and the kids are doing fine and that nothing mad has popped up.  Well, madder than usual for a war.

Private||Hackable
I've been checking the dates and I've been here for almost a whole year now.  One, whole solid year of my life, gone.  Come the 10th it'll only be two months away.  I'm not sure how time passes on the outside seeing as mum came from at least a year or so into the future if I'd gotten married to Remus and if...if Dumbledore had died but when I went back I was only there for a few days.  Long enough to know that he really is dead.  In the time I've been here I've made some fabulous friends, probably one or two enemies and I've loved and lost.  Not that it's really all that great a loss if I'm objective about it.  I still want to go home but...I feel like I'm resigning myself to being stuck here for the duration and I've never been resigned, in any sense of the word, before and I hate it.  I hate that I can't figure out a way to get home.  I hate that my magic doesn't work beyond spells a child could do.  I hate that I'm useless to everyone whether they're here or at home.  

I wish something would happen here, even zombies again, so I could stop thinking about this constantly.

I miss home more than I ever thought I would.

[[ooc: Virtually no skills required to hack this.  One day someone will need to teach Tonks how to actually make things hard to hack but it's not today.  Strike line in the private section was typed and deleted but feel free to salvage it, all she's referring to is her canon update and knowing that Sirius really did fall through the veil.]]

[After seeing the announcement Tonks can't control herself and ends up having a laughing fit, especially when she sees the spandex uniform that somewhat resembles the Hufflepuff Quidditch uniform in her case.]

Well this is just...splendid.  Might be fun though.

Private to Gokudera||Unhackable
Um...about last week...I'm really sorry.  Haven't the foggiest about what came over me.  Tell Yamamoto not to kill me?  Please?

Public

[After recording the message to Gokudera she shrugs and decides that the only way to remedy how bad she feels about the previous week is to have fun even if she's apparently a villain.  Lying back on her bed, she shapeshifts into someone with a remarkable similarity to Cedric Diggory.  Indeed, it's part of her master plan to be a villain.  Hoping she sounds suitably panicked she puts her plan into action.]

Um...might anyone happen to know where I am?

[[ooc: Tonks will not be spending the whole week as a guy but in room 204 - aka her secret lair - she'll be calling herself Cedric.  And she will probably deny all knowledge of knowing anyone when she's being not!Cedric because she thinks it's funny.  But she'll be spending time as other things ie animals, inanimate objects but all these things will giggle because she's a crap villain because she can't take this seriously.  If you don't want to talk to Tonks when she's a guy then just say so on AIM - deathwailart - and it'll just be normal Tonks.  Or a talking chair.  Or duck.  Whatever she decides to be as long as it's not a guy.  Finally subject line is partially from a quote from Goblet of Fire]]

This place is foul, crawling with Muggles and no doubt Mudbloods.  Ghastly, weak witted, spineless little cowards that can't do a thing for themselves.  It's an absolute outrage to have my magic stolen from me when it's my birthright as a descendant from the most noble House of Black.

If one of you pissants dares to cross me you will soon learn a new definition of pain and you will respect who I am and what I stand for.  I will not tolerate any of you speaking to me as though you are my equal unless you can prove to me that you're of equal status to my family although I don't believe any of you to be anywhere near the class I am.  Now, if you've managed to get that through your thick little skulls then could someone please inform me of where I can find Bellatrix and Sirius as I need to speak with them urgently.  It's time for me to mend the bridges my fool of a mother and that sorry excuse I have for a father burned before it's too late.

If someone would fetch me something strong to drink then I might go a little easier on them but I doubt there's enough alcohol in the world to make the present company anymore acceptable or bearable.

Private to Gokudera||Hackable
You, pathetic little cowering nancy boy I want a word without that idiot boyfriend of yours trying to manhandle me. 

[[ooc: For this event Tonks is going to be a Death Eater and very into blood purity and everything she's usually against.  Essentially she's HBP era Bellatrix.]]

[Intermittent sounds of a hospital ward – St. Mungo’s to be exact – can be heard and maybe sheets rustling before Tonks starts speaking.]

Honestly dad, I’m fine. The mediwitch says I’ll be home tomorrow and I already promised mum that I’d stay with you two for the first few night just to satisfy her and so she won’t go on one of her cleaning jaunts.

[An unknown voice, belonging to Ted Tonks, can be heard laughing albeit a little nervously. Anything he’s about to say fades out for the most part, with only ‘Bellatrix’ and ‘far more worse off’ able to be made out.]

Dad I really don’t want---

[All but the background sounds of the hospital ward fade out for a few moments.]

Yes I’m still going to the station to see Harry off for the summer. He’s stuck with that excuse for a family and after what happened---

[Everything cuts off abruptly.]

[Tonks, more than just a little drunk, clicks the record button, a big grin on her face.  Castiel is gone and weirdly she's actually relieved and happy - it's easier to move on with your life when the other person isn't around and you don't run the risk of bumping into them all the time.]

Y'know, I don't ever say how much I love some of you guys do I?  Like, my roommates because you are all [hiccups] the best people here clearly.  Like Olive!  You're cheerful and like a pixie - the Muggle ones, not the mental ones we have - and I wish I had more friends like you at home.  And Grif.  Even though you are lazy.  And your boyfriend is a dick.  And you're scared of bats you're still a nice person.  And Gokudera [she laughs a little, not really sure why, putting it down to her good mood] I know I piss you off and I'm an interfering woman but I really do care about you and your little grumpy face and girlish hips.  And Yamamoto although it's really bloody annoying that he's too thick to think that I'm really a witch sometimes.  And Zell!  Zell we should really go dancing at some point but maybe not when I'm drunk because I'll probably fall and break something. 

[She sighs and lies back in the grass, idly plucking flower petals as she keeps talking.]

And I love all the Marauders too - even James and Sirius who are both daft and drive me mental.  Actually [she drops her voice to a bad stage whisper] I don't mind being called Nymmie, reminds me of when...of when I was little and you all played with me before everyone started getting themselves killed.  Maybe I should call myself that instead of Tonks or Dora.  Nym.  Nym Nym Nym.


[[ooc: If you happen to actually see Tonks you'll notice her hair changing colours and styles erratically along with her eyes. She's also wearing this dress.  And because she is drunk and happy, if you know her real name you can get away with calling her by it or a variation aka Nym, Nymmie and probably Nymphette or whatever else you can come up with.  Also Nym Nym Nym is from watching too much Mock the Week "nuts on the road, nim nim nim."]]

Snow? Again? In May? Right after the house gave me a dress and heels? Well, it could be a lot worse. Sirius, Remus, Lily, James, mum we should all meet up together and actually try and have a laugh. Snowball fights happened when you lot were still at Hogwarts right? You can even invite along Bellabitch and Narcissarse if they promise to behave.

Um...to everyone who spoke to me the other week when I sort of had a mini meltdown I want to say thank you so much. Especially to Olive and Zell, you two are such sweethearts. Zell - want to try and meet up and watch that film? Olive you should come along too because I don't know how to work some of the Muggle things here and with my track record I'll probably break it and anyway, we need to do more girly stuff together.  Maybe another sleepover or cocktail night sometime?  We can make non-alcoholic stuff for any underagers.

By the way - and I know this is late - but my mother is here and if I find out that any of you are rude or disrespectful towards her you will answer to me, got that? When and if you do I'll take note of your names and in the event of me getting my powers back I will find you and I will hex you.


Private to Castiel; hackable
I'm sorry about the other week, I really am. 

[[ooc: The private part is hard to hack. Strike is hackable to anyone]]

[[ooc: Notes! If it's broadcast you can all hear it. If it's unbroadcast only her roomies can hear it. If you talk to her she might not talk back and she's likely to jump down your throat or cry. Just a warning. This is a million miles away from the cheerful Tonks you normally get. Anyone who tries to taunt her or upset her more will get a slap or a punch when she next sees them face to face. Dha has seen this post so what's mentioned in it is fine. Also also - I'll try my best to keep up but today is revision day so sorry now if I takes me a while to tag back.]]

[In room 204, in the en suite, you'll find Tonks, trying not to cry and failing miserably seeing as she hasn't managed to stop for the past hour or so. It's been a while since she broke up with Castiel and she's either clenching her fists and yelling in anger or crying noisily or she's in bed trying to get to sleep. She's managed to avoid looking at the nightstand to see if the locket is still there because she doesn't want any reminders of him. She sniffs and reaches out to turn on a tap after seeing her reflection.]

[Unbroadcast:] Christ I look a mess.

[She turns on the tap and accidentally hits the record function.]

( Cut for possible tl;dr )

Wotcher class!  For part of your work I’m going to be dividing you into groups so you can each hear a piece of music. Now, I want you to listen to the piece and to describe what the different instruments are meant to represent – don’t worry, if you don’t know musical concepts.
There are two pieces and hopefully with your groups you’ll be able to find someone who has seen them and can explain them to you. The first piece for the ODD group numbers is the main theme from Jurassic Park. The second piece for the EVEN group numbers is from the Lion King – the stampede scene. You may work as a group for this so that you have plenty of time to work on your performance piece. If anyone has already decided what they would like to do for their performance I’d appreciate if you’d let me know what you plan on doing and if you’d like to do it in class or not.

I mentioned the rules yesterday but I have one other thing to say - just call me Tonks, anything else feels weird.

Groups 1, 3, 5 & 7 – Main Theme
Groups 2, 4 & 6 - To Die For


In the ten minute break before the visual art section of the class I’m allowing you to go to your rooms and change into normal clothes so that your uniforms won’t get dirty seeing as we’re working with clay.

If anyone needs me for anything I’m in room 204 and I’m always happy to help out.

Your groups are as follows:
( Groups under the cut )
( ooc notes )

Okay so I'm apparently one of your visual and musical arts teachers. I have no clue if I'll be any good at it but I won't tolerate the following things:

Swearing, mouthing off to me unless it's actually funny, complaining about the coursework or about my taste in music and any sleeping in class. I know it's the last class of the day but if you sleep expect to have something very heavy smacked on the desk in front of you.

Most of this is going to be coursework based and I'll be expecting an actual music performance at the end of the week lasting between 3 to 7 minutes. Don't say you're not musically inclined because that doesn't work with me and I know you'll find something you're good at and we can arrange a time if you'd rather not perform in front of the class and I'll try to help you with whatever will be in the exam. For art I'd like the usual sketches and whatever I really feel like doing in that because I want your last class of the day to be fun. It's an hour and a half long so I'll split it in half with a ten minute break between music and art. For your art project I'd like a small sculpture of a village on a hill.

Most of all I want you to have fun in my class and remember, music and art are brilliant for letting everything out so don't be afraid to put some passion and feeling into what you do!

[[ooc 1: Music exam is based on standard grade but without the second study.]]
[[ooc 2: Picture of what she means because I fail at explanations. Yes that was my first year art piece.

Well Gabe you little bugger I miss you and your banshee lungs. You pulled my hair and threw up on me and made me feel maternal – I’m too young still dammit – and I miss you. Wherever you are you cheeky little imp I hope you’re giving them hell too.

I’ve come to realise that I don’t want to go home anymore. I would much rather be here where there’s not a war, where I don’t have to worry constantly. I’ve made friends here...I’ve fallen in love here and I don’t care if it sounds selfish to some of you. I want to be happy and to not have to think about losing people. I’ve gotten to know Lily and James properly along with Remus and Sirius and I hope that being in this house does change things in our world more than ever.

I refuse to feel guilty over wanting to be happy.

Private to Gokudera and Yamamoto

I’m going to knock your bloody fool heads together. For christ’s sake what is wrong with you both? I’m not going to say anything else because I’ll get too angry and want to hit you both repeatedly with blunt objects before I figure out a way to curse you. Boys I really don’t approve of this dragonshit.

Private to Grif [and possibly Church]

I...I’m not sure if I want to talk or punch you in the balls. I just...I thought you were a decent bloke. I can’t believe you didn’t say anything to her – I’m sure if you’d asked her not to tell anyone she wouldn’t have. If you’re happy then I’m happy for you too but I still thought you’d do the right thing and be a man.

[[ooc: Church can feel free to hack that private to Grif just because Tonks hates him and because he’s a gay robot and probably malfunctioning.]]

Cas?  Gabe somehow became a real boy...I have no idea how because he's not Pinocchio but he's very real and loud and noisy.  I'm also OW getting zap-- OW OW OW --ped so can you come here.

[Loud yelp that isn't from Tonks being zapped - Gabe keeps pulling her hair.]

No Gabe it isn't funny to pull my hair and your cute little giggle isn't going to earn my forgiveness so OW!  OH BLOODY HELL!

Cas, can you get up here please?  I'm trying to put him down to sleep but it's sort of hard when I keep jumping and yelling and I don't want to touch him in case I shock him too.

[Tonks clicks the button after waking up in bed, very confused and unamused.]

Mum?  Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum? 

[Sucks in a deep breath.]

MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!

Hello?  Where's my mum and dad?  And why am I in these clothes?  They're far too big for me.

[Pause as she hops off the bed and trips over her duvet.]

OW!  STUPID THING!

[She looks around the room not recognising anything and tries to be brave, stomping around in her too big clothes.]

Mummy?  Daddy?  Siri? 

[She goes back to the bed, stumbling several times, bottom lip wobbling as she crawls right under the duvet.]

Where is everyone?

[Switches the device off after mumbling for Barney.]

[[ooc: Kids Tonks who will go by Dora this week.  Clumsiest child you will meet and if she is found and reassured she will turn into a loud, bossy little madam.  Barney is the name of her stuffed owl.  Ah sorry Joshua-mun, the action is to 204 but the voice is to everyone TT ^ TT]]