A/N: During Tonks's training to become an Auror
Tonks's POV
I reported for training. "Alright, what course are we doing now?" I asked Moody. I was comfortable around him because he wasn't really scary to me. Besides, we're on the same side.
"Stealth and Tracking," he said. I tried not to appear discouraged. I was rather clumsy.
Half the time I went anywhere for the course, I knocked something over or ran into someone. Moody was getting really impatient with me. I was getting nervous, after all I was so close to becoming an Auror.
The end of the courses, there is a written exam and a practical exam. You can't fail either, or you're out. The written exam went well. It's hard to concentrate with Moody's magical eye staring at you 24/7.
I went to get ready for the practical exam. I was trailing this random stranger. I had to trail him for 12 hours, and he mustn't know he was being followed. I nodded and got ready.
The morning bit was hard. I was really tired and hungry. I kept getting distracted by restaurants. I was a complete fool for not bringing food or water.
The man entered a shop, and so did I. He began walking quickly to the door. I tried to follow, but managed to knock down two rows of merchandise, and also knocking into about ten people. Everyone stopped to help the people and the products. I couldn't see him, but I knew that any normal muggle would stay and watch the commotion, unless . . .
. . . he wasn't a muggle, and he knew he was being followed. I cursed. Of course Moody would pick someone, probably an Auror, for me to follow. I ran out the out the other entrance, and onto the street. I kept walking, looking for anyone that seemed familiar. I finally saw the guy. He got held up by some annoying pedestrians trying to sell him stuff. I kept an eye on him as I petted a dog (the dog was really cute). I followed him, and managed to not lose him again.
At the end of my test, he was waiting in a small gazebo with Moody. "Hey." I said cheerily, walking over to them. Moody glared at me. "Tonks, meet Dawlish, another Auror." I nodded and shook his hand. He seemed impressed that I had figured out he was an Auror. "We're going to discuss your tracking skills. You can go home." I nodded and left. First though, I stopped to grab something to eat.
The next day, I met with Moody to see my tests results. "Well?" I asked.
"You passed the written exam and nearly failed the practical test." He said. I sighed. "But, you did manage to find him again and even though you're clumsy, you don't let that slow you down." Moody continues. I grinned. I had passed!
He frowned and leaned closer. "I would suggest some practice on Stealth and Training." I nodded. I did need some practice.
