They found a Moke, which Luna feared was wanted by poachers for making Mokeskin pouches. Luna Lovegood: It's a charm actually. In the early drafts, Luna's name was "Lily Moon", until. [5] Luna believed anything her father wrote in The Quibbler magazine, and came to his defence when Hermione Granger claimed the magazine was "rubbish". They're working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a mixture of dark magic and gum disease." J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. He was desperate to the point of ceasing his public support of Harry Potter and attempting to turn him, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley over to the Death Eaters in exchange for Luna's safety. Luna's Patronus is revealed to be a Hare, this is later confirmed to be canon in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She then put on a brightly coloured pair of free "Spectrespecs" that were from inside the Quibbler. Everybody looked at her. Something is behind me? Okay, good Monologues for teen girls. She then spoke with the unidentified student in private and asked them not to tell Archibald about the suitcase since he often disagreed with Newt Scamander and argued about his, and let them rejoin the class. Luna eagerly accepted the request, working hard along with the others and enjoying their company. For the unidentified student's first test, Archibald and Luna presented them with three suitcases with unknown "dangerous" beasts. Her curiosity and kindness persisted when she entered adulthood. Luna represents the playful, creative, and explorative side of learning and intellect. Luna asked Robyn Thistlethwaite and Kevin Farrell to return Borklump to Hagrid, and continued with the unidentified student. [13], Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLuna encouraging Harry to perform the Patronus Charm during the battle, When the trio asked the Ravenclaw D.A. At the beginning of the next school year, he reacted coldly when Romilda Vane implied that Luna and Neville Longbottom were not worth spending time with; a contrast to the previous year, when he felt slightly embarrassed that his crush Cho Chang saw him in Luna's company. Luna became one of Ginny's best friends through Dumbledore's Army, and Ginny began telling others not to call Luna "Loony", prompting Luna to randomly state during her Quidditch commentary that Ginny was nice and she liked her. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Luna is also a playable character in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The Harry Potter Wiki has 367 images related to, *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. After McGonagall introduced her to the students, she explained that they would visit some interesting locations to study magical creatures, so long as they met the age requirement and passed the Ministry's preliminary exam, which she and Archibald guaranteed would be fun and involve demonstration of knowledge and self-protection. Luna was very loyal to the few friends she had she published Rita Skeeter's interview of Harry Potter on The Quibbler (March issue, 1996)[28] during the latter's fifth year and supported Harry even when he was outlawed by the Ministry of Magic. Warner Bros. After they both escaped, Ollivander, who had grown quite fond of Luna, made her a new wand. The most interesting fact about Luna Lovegood doesn't involve the character, but the actor who portrayed her. She brought a suitcase that contained magical creatures including a Hippogriff and several Thunderbirds, and released them when she opened it. She married Rolf Scamander, the grandson of Newt Scamander, a famed Magizoologist, with whom she had twin sons, Lorcan and Lysander. She and the rest of her students calmed the Thunderbird down and cleaned her wounds, but still found her upset about losing her egg. This is certainly something that's easier said than done, but our Luna manages to excel in indifference with aplomb. Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Luna wondered what it had to do with the test, and Archibald said it was about preparing for any possible situation. Luna means "Moon" in Latin (as well as in Italian, Russian, Spanish, Bulgarian and Romanian). Ginnys told me all about her, apparently shell only believe in things as long as theres no proof at all. (OP10), That was funny!Her prominent eyes swam with tears as she gasped for breath, staring at Ron. Many found Luna's commentary amusing, as Luna forgot players' names and went off on tangents such as speculating that Smith, who was unable to maintain procession of the Quaffle for longer than a minute, was suffering from "Loser's Lurgy", or saying how a cloud was interestingly shaped. She left Shell Cottage when she, Dean, Bill and Fleur went to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts. It is possible this opinion started to change during Umbridge's control of Hogwarts, as they were both against Umbridge and Luna credited Hagrid's teaching of Thestrals, which allowed them to go to the Ministry of Magic when they believed Sirius Black was in danger. Other students gave her the nickname of "Loony Lovegood" and even stole and hid her things. This excited the student, and Luna encouraged them to be kind and respectful to the beasts within the suitcase so that they could offer much in return. members, students, as well as her professors and helped hold back Voldemort's army of Death Eaters and Dark creatures. The student found it hard to believe that one could travel to the moon on a broomstick, but Luna thought nothing was impossible with magic and suggested wearing Dirigible Plum earrings to be able to more easily accept the extraordinary. But he can be a bit unkind. Five Death Eaters were surging into the room through the door she had not reached in time; Luna hit a desk, slid over its surface and onto the floor on the other side where she lay sprawled, as still as Hermione. During Luna's sixth year at Hogwarts, she, Neville and Ginny, re-formed and co-led Dumbledore's Army in order to oppose the Carrows. [25], For the first formal Field Studies class, Luna and her students travelled via Portkey to an unidentified desert to study the Thunderbird. ", There are plenty of eyewitness accounts, just because you're so narrow-minded you need to have everything shoved under your nose before you, Being different isn't a bad thing. Its often infested with nargles. (OP21), Dads reprinting! she told Harry, her eyes popping excitedly. Rolf would become her husband and the union would produce twins, Lorcan and Lysander. Luna doesn't seem to be one of the most hated characters in the series. Warner Bros. Pictures Another topic that has divided fans is Dumbledore's sexuality. [5], Near the end of the year, Harry had a vision that his godfather, Sirius Black, was being tortured by Lord Voldemort in the Department of Mysteries. It was all supposed to be about fighting You-Know-Who, wasnt it? Evanna Lunch played Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movies. ", Daddy, look one of the gnomes actually bit me!. . It's so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and so brave. I dont like dancing very much. She retreated behind The Quibbler again. A prime example of Luna's perceptiveness was when she pointed out the ironically drastic measures taken against Sirius Black when he escaped Azkaban, but when ten Death Eaters (including Bellatrix Lestrange) escaped, barely any measures were taken to recapture them. [13] She was described as "pretty" on some occasions, despite her odd clothes. They held them off and managed to get away with Borklump. "I don't think you should be an Auror, Harry," said Luna unexpectedly. Luna Lovegood is also alliterative, for effect. When given the choice, she joined the battle rather than evacuating with the younger students. But she never let that stop her living her best self. Luna also attacked a Death Eater who had seized Ginny's ankle with the Reductor Curse, which destroyed a model of the planet Pluto. Yes, Luna Lovegood is a good person. They're working from within to bring down the Ministry of Magic using a combination of Dark magic and gum disease.Luna after Harry Potter discussed his wish to become an Auror, Luna believed in many things that few others do; given her inclination towards superstition, she would have probably liked Divination. [7], Robyn and Kevin were at the time using Omnioculars to inspect the field, so she and the unidentified student joined them. And anyway, its not as though Ill never see Mum again, is it?Er isnt it? said Harry uncertainly.She shook her head in disbelief. After the students went on an adventure and got back safely, Luna continued to wait with them for the Thunderbird to appear. I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. [13], It was believed that Luna was held captive at Azkaban, though she was actually imprisoned in the basement of Malfoy Manor, along with the famed wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, to whom she proved a great comfort. When they all met up again in the forest, Harry planned to go to the Ministry of Magic. [15][22][23] According to Rita Skeeter, Luna wore a wedding dress decorated with rainbows and spangles, and a tiara of silver unicorn horns, which her husband supposedly looked at with a shocked expression. Some theories she believed in included: Sirius Black being Stubby Boardman, that Rufus Scrimgeour was a vampire, that the Aurors were part of the Rotfang Conspiracy to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using Dark magic and gum disease, that the Tutshill Tornados were top of the league by a combination of bewitched brooms and torture, that Cornelius Fudge ordered goblins to be made into pies, drowned, or assassinated in other various ways, had an army of Heliopaths, and used the Department of Mysteries to develop terrible poisons to feed to anyone who disagreed with him. She had an uncanny way of making others uncomfortable by being bluntly honest Harry Potter described her as having a "knack for embarrassing honesty". The two were very friendly, as Ginny led Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom into her train compartment in 1995, conversing politely with her.[5]. Luna participated in the battle that ensued. Luna told him about her mother's death and her belief that she would see her again someday, and how Harry might be able to see his godfather again, which was a comforting thought to Harry. No, I think Ill just go down and have some pudding and wait for it all to turn up. She also displayed admirable bravery during both the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of Hogwarts. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. (turns to look) Oh, a Dementor! Ginny and Harry Potter named their daughter after Luna, considering Luna is a "dear friend". She was also completely unflappable and rarely seemed anxious or stressed, even under difficult circumstances such as being a prisoner of Malfoy Manor. With the death of her mother when she was nine years old, Luna was raised solely by her father. Empire Magazine listed Luna as their 10th favourite Harry Potter character in "The 25 Greatest Harry Potter Characters". Her father is the editor of The Quibbler, a magazine known for . What did you say, Ron? At the age of fourteen, she was able to conjure a corporeal Patronus a very advanced piece of magic and proof that she possessed superior magical ability. View 0 thoughts swirling around the pensieve. r/lunalovegoodnsfw: Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000, "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling,", Finished 'Potter'? This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. If not always in the ways we expect". Community content is available under. 'I enjoyed the meetings, too,' said Luna serenely. By Jamie Feldman Apr 6, 2016, 08:47 AM EDT Remember Luna Lovegood, also known as actress Evanna Lynch, the strange but lovable friend of Harry Potter? Luna is a quirky fourth year Ravenclaw student. She was unfazed by this, and instead chose to be non-judgmental and accepting of those around her. As she witnessed her mother's death, she was able to see Thestrals, the magical skeletal black horses that led the Hogwarts carriages, from that point onward. She had an aura of "distinct dottiness" about her,[8] and was known to put her wand behind her left ear for safekeeping. Luna also met and became a friend of Ginny Weasley, who was in the same year as her. She met her students in the Great Hall with Headmistress McGonagall and Archibald Eagleton, the Ministry counsellor of the course. She wore robes made of the flags of all sixteen qualifying countries, but her twins were at home with their grandpa and did not come. Luna, however, thought it better to let Hagrid care for the egg and notified him to come. Hermione was among the portraits Luna painted on her bedroom ceiling, circled by the words "friends". [25], She led the students to the Forbidden Forest. Professor[7] Luna Scamander[17][18] (ne Lovegood) (b. She often wore odd pieces of jewellery such as a Butterbeer cork necklace and Dirigible plum earrings, and in 1996, a pair of Spectrespecs. [6], Luna once gave Harry a note from Albus Dumbledore telling him to come to his office for a private lesson. Harry names his daughter, Lily Luna, after her. They talked about the Thunderbird and its missing egg, and Luna thought it best to heal the Thunderbird first. She told the students to raise their wands but not to attack, as they were, from the creatures' perspective, intruders who were attempting to steal their dinner. The student regretted trusting Qui and vowed to bring the egg back, which reminded Luna of someone she knew that was also dedicated to finding the truth. But they might give her back to me if I-If I help; I must save Luna. [5] The following school year, Luna comforted Hermione over her fight with Ron Weasley when she ended up crying in the bathroom at one point. 15. year. What are some good monologues for teen girls? And this is the first chance weve had to do something real or was that all just a game or something?No of course it wasnt said Harry impatiently.Then we should come too, said Neville simply. It is unknown what Luna did after Harry, Ron and Hermione left Shell Cottage in order to break into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, but she returned to Hogwarts in May when Neville signalled her as to the trio's return. From her insane conspiracy theories to her bizarre wardrobe, it's hard not to notice Luna. Both were wonderful in their own ways but they walked different (yet totally brilliant) paths in life. 1. [25], Before the last test, Archibald recalled his encounter with a Graphorn. [25], She went with some students, and when they were scared by some noises, she reminded them the creatures wouldn't attack unless provoked. Actress: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. She regained focus just before the end of the battle and survived relatively unscathed. Luna was the last person in the books known to commentate a, It was rumoured that Severus Snape was Luna's father and that Luna and Neville Longbottom were going to end up together at the end of, Evanna recently portrayed Luna again for one of, A variant of Luna is available in the "Downloadable Character Pack", In Part 2 of the final film, Luna is not seen duelling, IGN listed Luna Lovegood as their 12th top. And anyway, it's not as though I'll never see Mum again, is it? Later, she found the unidentified student unconscious not far from the camp, and when they awoke, she asked them about how they survived. Classmates call her "Loony" Lovegood and make fun of her, as she has persistently misty eyes, a dreamy voice, and believes fully in creatures that don't exist and a number of conspiracy theories. Luna thought Rubeus Hagrid was a poor teacher, saying that the students in Ravenclaw thought him to be a bit of a joke, and that she preferred Professor Grubbly-Plank. At the end of the school year, Luna spoke to Harry, who was mourning the murder of his godfather and had found no comfort in talking to ghosts. together, said Neville quietly. A loyal friend and a true Ravenclaw. She was freed by Dobby along with several other prisoners in the spring of 1998, and stayed at Shell Cottage until she returned to Hogwarts to participate in the final battle of the Second Wizarding War. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. Few characters are as distinctive . Utterly nonplussed, he looked around at the others, who were now laughing at the expression on Rons face and at the ludicrously prolonged laughter of Luna Lovegood, who was rocking backwards and forwards, clutching her sides.Are you taking the mickey? said Ron, frowning at her.Baboons backside! she choked, holding her ribs. Luna was able to instantly recognise Harry Potter, who was disguised as a Weasley cousin by use of Polyjuice Potion, by only his expression. Luna sat at the same table as Harry, Hermione, and Ron. In the movies, Luna is referred to as "Loony Lovegood," and is mocked for what her fellow students perceive as strange interests death, thestrals, and Wrackspurts, to name a few. But it's a different concept of magic to the one laid out in the books, so I don't really see how they can co-exist. (OP13), Its good, isnt it? said Luna happily. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [29], I've never Stunned anyone except in our DA lessons. She comforted Harry after his godfather's death[5] and Mr Ollivander while they were imprisoned together.[13]. Early in the year, Luna, Ginny, and Neville attempted to steal the Sword of Gryffindor from the Headmaster's office, in an effort to help Harry. After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. Shortly before going to sacrifice himself during the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry noted that Luna was among his closest friends, whom he had hoped to see one last time before his death. At the final match, she sat in the VIP boxes with Dumbledore's Army and her husband, where he held her hands, which might have been because he was trying to prevent his wife from putting on one of her famous Special Event Hats.[26]. The girl gave off an aura of distinct dottiness. She informed them that a second egg had been damaged, and without care from its unwilling mother, it might never hatch. Everybody looked at her. She is a two-player duelling character and is unlocked (with Draco Malfoy) by retrieving two crests. THAT explains the chilly breeze. [6], Luna wore a set of spangled silver robes that was attracting a certain amount of giggling from the onlookers, but she otherwise looked quite nice. Anna Green Gables Annie. members if they were familiar with an item that had once belonged to their house founder, Luna mentioned the lost diadem. " Hermione Granger: So that's an interesting necklace. members were almost untouchable, and all survived the battle unscathed except Neville, who was injured but soon recovered. She could've ended up with Neville Longbottom, and she eventually became a M agizoologist. [20] She may also have attended Study of Ancient Runes, as before the 19951996 school year, she was seen reading an article written about runes in The Quibbler. I hope Luna always commentates from now on Losers Lurgy (HBP19). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Quotes from the novel "Daddy, look - one of the gnomes actually bit me!" "Ron can laugh," said Luna serenely, "but my father has done a lot of research on Gernumbli magic." "You look smart. An owl then arrived carrying the phoenix tears she needed, and though she was not sure whether they could treat Runespoor bites, she nevertheless let the student use them on the wounds, and saw with pleasure that they seemed to be working, giving them a good start. [13], Up until the Battle of Hogwarts, Luna stayed at the cottage for the remainder of the war, and when Dobby was buried, she closed the house-elf's eyes and provided the eulogy, thanking him for rescuing her. At some point, they became very close friends. [6], Towards Christmas, Luna comforted Hermione Granger after Ron Weasley mocked her in Transfiguration and Hermione ran into the girl's bathroom in tears. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceLuna and Harry discuss their friendship in 1996, When Harry Potter first met Luna in 1995, he found her rather odd, but was grateful that she was one of the few people to believe his story that Lord Voldemort had returned, and sympathised with the loss of her mother and her status as an outcast. would not continue that year. . I cannot lose Luna. [13] Ginny was also one of the five portraits along with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville that Luna painted and hung from her bedroom ceiling, with the word "friends" joining them together in gold writing. K. Rowling regarding Luna's future, After leaving school, Luna became a famous wizarding naturalist, travelling the world in search of strange creatures. Luna was one of the last D.A. The Quibblers rubbish, everyone knows that.Excuse me, said Luna; her voice had suddenly lost its dreamy quality. Dean still seemed rather bemused at some of the odd things Luna said at times, but did not ridicule her and was seen helping her in the Room of Requirement just before the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna Lovegood is one of the most eccentric and fascinating characters in Harry Potter's circle of friends. Luna also believed in things that were proven true: Harry's story about Voldemort's return, the voices beyond the veil and the belief that there were people behind it, and that Hufflepuff Chaser Zacharias Smith was suffering from Loser's Lurgy. Luna Lovegood Character Analysis. She also contacted a friend living nearby that had access to phoenixes, and requested for some of their tears to heal the Thunderbird. Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. She met Cassandra Vole and the aforementioned unidentified student in the Great Hall while they were talking about making friends, and remarked that despite the dark times, it was still an opportunity to make as many friends as possible. Luna attended Hogwarts . She then wished them well in their investigation and hoped that they could make many friends with the creatures and enjoy the unique landscape, while reminding them that the desert also had its danger. Through the device, they witnessed a thunderstorm in the distance, and Luna commented that if it was caused by a Thunderbird, it must not have been in a pleasant mood. At the end of the school year, the castle came under attack by Death Eaters, and Luna was one of the few D.A. When the lady claimed that she was looking for the lot, Luna realised that she was Qui LeBlanc, their photographer, and listened to her story of being hit by the storm. 26 June 2003 J.K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall, SnitchSeeker - J.K. Rowling Talks Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, J.K. Rowling 2012 Interview Harry Potter: Beyond the Page, Battle of the Astronomy Tower participants, Battle of the Department of Mysteries participants. After Luna helped cut the ropes off their new cell-mates, Dobby the house-elf came to free them. You are, I gather, not unintelligent, but painfully limited, narrow, close-minded.Xenophilius Lovegood on what Luna has told him about Hermione, Luna and Hermione Granger did not have an ideal first meeting, as Hermione called The Quibbler "rubbish" without knowing that Luna's father was the editor. She also made Harry laugh so hard that mead came out of his nose when she discussed the Rotfang Conspiracy after Professor Snape sneered at Harry's ambition to become an Auror. Indeed, Ginny insisted Luna to guide Harry into Ravenclaw Tower over Cho Chang, confidently trusting her to not incite any clash of romance as Cho might have. Luna reminded Harry about the Thestrals and suggested using them to get to the Ministry. She was initially frustrated with Luna's belief in all manner of things without logical grounds or proof. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. ", Thank you so much, Dobby, for rescuing me from that cellar. Here are 10 facts about the Hogwarts student. When Romilda Vane asked Harry if he wanted to join her and her friends in another compartment, while treating Luna and Neville with disdain, Harry coldly rebuffed her, stating that they were his friends. The student opened one and found a Niffler, and Archibald began telling his experience with Nifflers and how they were crafty and greedy. Thus, Luna was subsequently raised by Xenophilius alone for the rest of her life. Luna was also intelligent and unusually perceptive, having been sorted into Ravenclaw[5] "where those of wit and learning will always find their kind". Evanna Lynch, AKA Luna Lovegood, Is A Babe Now We are *totally* under her spell. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. Luna had met other members of Dumbledore's Army; there were Padma Patil, Cho Chang, Terry Boot, Anthony Goldstein, Michael Corner, and Marietta Edgecombe from her house (all of them fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, except Marietta), Hannah Abbott, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Susan Bones, and Zacharias Smith from Hufflepuff (it is possible that all of them fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, except Zacharias), and Fred and George Weasley, Angelina Johnson, Katie Bell, Lavender Brown, Alicia Spinnet, Lee Jordan, Parvati Patil, Padma's twin sister and Colin and Dennis Creevey from Gryffindor. When Luna's father attempted to turn Harry, Ron and Hermione over to Death Eaters in exchange for his daughter's safety in 1998, Hermione engineered their escape so that the Death Eaters saw Harry briefly, thus ensuring that both Luna and her father were not harmed.[13].
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