McGonagall Helping Harry and Clumsy Tonks (WAS: OOP: First-read Reactions)

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> Penny again:
>  
> > And, I liked Tonks.  I don't think we saw enough of her to make 
a 
> > judgment about her role in the Order or anything, but I liked 
her 
> > quite alot and look forward to seeing her again.  
> 
> I liked Tonks, too.  I think it's because I could really relate to 
> how clumsy she is, because I'm a klutz, too!  Also, her clumsiness 
> pointed out that you don't have to be perfect to become an Auror, 
> which I thought was a valuable piece of information for Harry to 
have.
> 
> ~Phyllis



I had to wonder at the clumsiness of Tonks.  Other than the fact 
that she is just that way, I wonder if it has to do with the fact 
that she is a shapeshifter.  Kids with certain disabilities are 
clumsy because they don't get a feel for their body and space 
orientation.  They have to be taught.  But, Tonks, can change her 
height and body shape at will.  She never can get used to where her 
body is orientated, and thus, becomes klutzy.  I'm curious on if 
this will be an important fact in book 6 and 7.

Kris