Tonks and Lupin's Unspoken Love

Tonks's depression and Patronus change reveal her love for Lupin, who rejects her due to his werewolf status, but they eventually come together.

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Tonks's Depression

The Change The Symptoms Nymphadora Tonks appears visibly depressed. Her hair, usually brightly colored, is mousy brown. She is listless and unhappy. The Cause Harry Potter learns that Tonks's Patronus has changed form. This is a sign of a great emotional upheaval. He suspects she is grieving for Sirius Black. The Revelation At the end of the year, it is revealed that Tonks is in love with Remus Lupin. Her depression is due to his rejection of her.

The Confession

The Declaration The Argument In the hospital wing after Bill's attack, Tonks confronts Lupin. She tells him that she loves him and does not care about his werewolf status. The Resistance Lupin refuses, saying he is too old, poor, and dangerous. He does not want to burden her. The Acceptance Molly Weasley and Arthur Weasley encourage Lupin to accept Tonks's love. The novel ends with the implication that they will be together.

throughout the autumn, Tonks appears sad

late June, in the hospital wing