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. She brought a suitcase that contained magical creatures including a Hippogriff and several Thunderbirds, and released them when she opened it. In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she states that she often sleep-walks at night and wears her shoes to bed just in case. Luna and the others slipped back into the battle. via GIPHY. Luna heard some exciting ideas, and said that anticipation was often better than reality. 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 not able to dismiss the possibility of them being the work of poachers, but also thought it needed more than those to capture a Thunderbird. I think they think Im a bit odd, you know. 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. She then explained her intention of buying Moon Frogs. in order to gain entrance and show him a replica of the diadem. LUNA LOVEGOOD LUNA [singing] - Mairsy doats and dosey doats and little lambsey divey. Cassandra was surprised at this and blurted out that she was not her friend, but Luna believed true friends were always by one's side as long as one really looked. As the creature gazed at them, the student asked what to do, and Luna told them to stay still lest she considered them a threat. Hermione was among the portraits Luna painted on her bedroom ceiling, circled by the words "friends". It's important to focus on your core interests every now and then. Actress: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. [7], They watched the Thunderbird take flight, and the student asked if she would be fully healed, to which Luna responded that physically she would, but the loss of her egg she would not easily get over. Neville fought alongside Luna at the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna seemed to have enjoyed artistic pursuits in her free time; her house was filled with various things that she painted. I can see them too. In the early drafts, Luna's name was "Lily Moon", until. She comforted Harry after his godfather's death[5] and Mr Ollivander while they were imprisoned together.[13]. The player has to help Luna feed the Thestrals, and then she will appear in the Room of Requirement. 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. [6], At Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding, Hermione tried to kick Ron for teasing Luna, and later defended her again from the insults of the portrait of Phineas Nigellus Black. Imitating their walk, they got near the baby Manticores and eventually arrived at a dark cave. [21], They went to buy potion ingredients together, and Luna also asked whether there were Crumple-Horned Snorkack horns. 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. Three more people had arrived out of the darkness to stand beside them, their wands outstretched, continuing to cast their Patronuses: Luna, Ernie, and Seamus. Later in the game, Fred and George Weasley send Luna to tell Harry how to swamp the clock tower courtyard, with one of their Portable Swamps. She decided that they should look for it in case it was hurt. ", Daddy, look one of the gnomes actually bit me!. Thus, Luna was subsequently raised by Xenophilius alone for the rest of her life. She first appears in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, where she is described as having straggly, waist-length dirty-blond hair and a dazed, dreamy look on her face. 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. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. 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. In the films, Harry meets her at the school carriages where she is introduced by Hermione instead of Ginny. Both were wonderful in their own ways but they walked different (yet totally brilliant) paths in life. [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. . [6], Towards Christmas, Luna comforted Hermione Granger after Ron Weasley mocked her in Transfiguration and Hermione ran into the girl's bathroom in tears. Luna is seen barefoot throughout the film because students had stolen her shoes. The student noted that it was Qui that had rescued them twice, which Luna found curious since Qui had seemingly disappeared. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. THAT explains the chilly breeze. It's so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and so brave. 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. And anyway, its not as though Ill never see Mum again, is it?, A Wrackspurt . 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. She had straggly, waist-length, dirty blonde hair, very pale eyebrows, and protuberant eyes that gave her a permanently surprised look.Description of Luna's physical appearance. She then proposed to the students that they do a more thorough search, and later the unidentified student reported that they found more feathers, chain and ropes, but whatever might've been trapped in there had gotten away. J.K. Rowling herself says that Evanna Lynch is the perfect casting choice for this Ravenclaw. The student got the idea of building the egg a nest in their suitcase, which Luna found demanding as the baby Thunderbird, once hatched, needed continued caring until it was able to be released into the wild, but the student promised her it would be done. Luna Lovegood is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling. Luna attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1992 to 1999 and was sorted into Ravenclaw House. Luna Lovegood: Exceptionally ordinary. During her stay, she practised using a new wand that Ollivander had made for her. Luna is also a playable character in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It means you're brave enough to be yourself - Luna Lovegood, It's alright" said a dreamy voice from beside Harry as Ron vanished into the coach's dark interior. Well its got some interesting I mean, its quite Ill have it back, thank you, said Luna coldly, and leaning forwards she snatched it out of Harrys hands. They talked about the Thunderbird and its missing egg, and Luna thought it best to heal the Thunderbird first. Luna Lovegood is seen as "weird" by some Hogwarts students, but stays true to herself. She becomes a part of Harry's friendship by remaining herself, however. 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. The Manticore mother appeared in a clearing and attempted to attack them, and they defended themselves against her. Luna Lovegood Character Analysis. 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]. [7], Robyn and Kevin were at the time using Omnioculars to inspect the field, so she and the unidentified student joined them. Although many thought Luna was bizarre, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Ginny Weasley, Dean Thomas and Ollivander eventually became very fond of her. Hermione and Luna both survived the war, and it can be presumed that the pair remained very good friends during adulthood as well. She regained focus just before the end of the battle and survived relatively unscathed. [7], During another investigation session, Luna was shocked to find the unidentified student posing with a Thunderbird egg while Qui took their picture, and urged them to stop before the Thunderbird mother came back. Her father believed that wearing sun colours to weddings brought luck. But she never let that stop her living her best self. Luna may be one of the best female friends of Ginny (along with Hermione), as she was only seen with these girls during her school-time at Hogwarts. [6], Luna once gave Harry a note from Albus Dumbledore telling him to come to his office for a private lesson. "[43] Rowling has named Luna as one of her favourite characters. He was particularly amused by her Quidditch commentary in 1996[6] and thought highly of her bravery. Luna participated in the battle that ensued. Originally published on Pottermore. Luna had found Hermione crying and Harry had been looking for Hermione to return the books she left in Transfiguration class. [6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. In Requiem for a Dream, widow and mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is invited to take part in her favourite game show, and in . Dont worry. Luna Lovegood is one of the most eccentric and fascinating characters in Harry Potter's circle of friends. Well, I wouldnt respect anything else from someone whose father runs The Quibbler.Harry thought of the sinister winged horses he had seen on the night he had arrived and how Luna had said she could see them too. She doesn't try to fit in or change herself, she just remains her kooky, kind self. But people used to believe there were no such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple-Horned Snorkack!, Yeah, but the lost diadem," said Michael Corner, rolling his eyes, "is, I don't think you should be an Auror, Harry," said Luna unexpectedly. . Luna was holding another edition of the Quibbler, which she told Harry was going strong because of his interview. That was noisier than I thought it would be.Luna after having non-verbally stunned Alecto Carrow, They took my Luna because of what I've been writing. 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. [5], That summer, Luna and her father went to Sweden using the money the Daily Prophet paid them to reprint The Quibbler's interview with Harry to see if they could catch a Crumple-Horned Snorkack. However, she invited Luna to Dumbledore's Army and the two became friends. After Hermione left, Harry asked Luna if she would like to go to Professor Slughorn's Christmas party with him, just as friends, and Luna excitedly accepted his invitation. She also believed in the fable of the Lost Diadem, a crucial Ravenclaw item and a Horcrux, which turned out to be a turning point in Harry's battle against Voldemort. It was Harry's Patronus that caused the Dementors to finally scatter. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. After the war, Luna became a Magizoologist, discovering and classifying many magical species that had never been encountered before, and later also a Hogwarts professor teaching Field Studies, a new course dedicated to studying and interacting with magical creatures in the wilderness. [7], At some point, Luna went to Diagon Alley to purchase some Moon Frogs, which she believed to have been brought back by a wizard who flew to the moon on a broomstick. This is certainly something that's easier said than done, but our Luna manages to excel in indifference with aplomb. It was like having friends., I've never stunned anyone except in our D.A. 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? " Hermione Granger: So that's an interesting necklace. It's easy to get home from work and flop in front of the TV, but you'll feel so much better if you catch up on the stuff you love. Qui tried to assure her that the mother should still be far away and that they were safe, but Luna reminded her that it was the professor who was responsible for the students' safety. Her father was so desperate to get her back that he tried to turn Harry, Hermione, and Ron over to the Ministry in exchange for her freedom; the trio escaped, but Hermione ensured that the Death Eaters Xenophilius called glimpsed Harry as they left, so that neither he nor Luna would be punished. The student was not familiar with the creature and learnt what it was from Luna, who stressed the importance of attentive observation. She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. K. Rowling regarding Luna's future, After leaving school, Luna became a famous wizarding naturalist, travelling the world in search of strange creatures. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Her ingenious solutions to problems When Harry believed Sirius was in danger, he desperately tried to think of a way to get to the Ministry of Magic to rescue him. [6] Along with Neville, Luna and Ginny led the re-formed Dumbledore's Army while Hogwarts was under Voldemort's control. She also met Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour when she stayed for a few weeks at their house, Shell Cottage. If you consider Luna your life inspiration, try and let go of your concerns if, say, you lose your keys. Luna is the only known member of the Lovegood family whose first name is not of Greek origin, rather it is of Latin origin. 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. Rolf would become her husband and the union would produce twins, Lorcan and Lysander. She is also a relative of yours?, It's all right," said a dreamy voice from beside Harry as Ron vanished into the coach's dark interior. "You're not going mad or anything. 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. We want to help.Thats right, said Luna, smiling happily. Everybody looked at her. Hagrid then approached them and asked if they had seen Borklump. Text Version. Stop worrying so much. She was initially frustrated with Luna's belief in all manner of things without logical grounds or proof. She left Shell Cottage when she, Dean, Bill and Fleur went to fight in the Battle of Hogwarts. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. She then put on a brightly coloured pair of free "Spectrespecs" that were from inside the Quibbler. One year behind the famous Harry Potter, she noticed Thestrals on her very first day of school. She had an uncanny way of making others uncomfortable by being bluntly honest Harry Potter described her as having a "knack for embarrassing honesty". But Ive still got Dad. [21] She recalled her past adventures without ever finding any Snorkacks, and said she was beginning to accept that the creature simply didn't exist. [6], Also that year, Luna would temporarily replace Zacharias Smith as Quidditch commentator for the school. Everybody looked at her. [13] Ron and Luna also fought at the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts, where she, Seamus Finnigan and Ernie Macmillan saved Ron, Harry and Hermione from Dementors. After the failed ambush Xeno was taken to Azkaban prison for the remainder of the war. When he failed to do so, Xenophilius was arrested by Selwyn and Travers. Empire Magazine listed Luna as their 10th favourite Harry Potter character in "The 25 Greatest Harry Potter Characters". 4. Later in life, Harry and Luna would remain close friends. 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. Xenophilius raised his daughter to share many of his unusual beliefs, and the two enjoyed going on holidays to look for creatures such as Crumple-Horned Snorkacks in Sweden. The student felt sorry for not being able to do more, but Luna encouraged them to do what they could to heal her. She encountered the unidentified student there and noticed they were a bit muddled, indicating there might be Wrackspurts flying around their head. World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000, "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling,", Finished 'Potter'? 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. [24], At some point later, Luna returned to Hogwarts to become the professor of Field Studies, a brand new course. 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. They then saw a lady struggling to walk towards them, so they hurried in front to receive her. Luna was also intelligent and unusually perceptive, having been sorted into Ravenclaw[5] "where those of wit and learning will always find their kind". Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World, LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World, Creator: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Both of Luna's parents were magical. He cant believe it, he says people seem even more interested in this than the Crumple-Horned Snorkacks! (OP26), We were all in the D.A. Hermione's opinion of Luna particularly seemed to improve after Luna proved her loyalty and bravery by participating in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, as she simply accepted that she and Luna had very different world views. Don't worry, they'll come back, they always do in the end. After the student managed to temporarily restrain the Manticore using the Incarcerous Spell, Luna grabbed them and Apparated back to the edge of the forest where they were greeted by Hagrid. Luna is the only person still living to give their name to one of Harry's children. 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. Luna had also met Garrick Ollivander, the wandmaker, at the Malfoy Manor, where they were both imprisoned. Cassandra then admitted that she agreed with her, and Luna left to see a friend. What are some good monologues for teen girls? (turns to look) Oh, a Dementor! She asked if the student was all right and prepared to leave, but was, to her dismay, caught by the Thunderbird mother. 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. I noticed that last year.Luna regarding Ron Weasley in 1996, At the beginning of their acquaintance, Ron Weasley thought Luna was weird and was not particularly interested in knowing her, even occasionally referring to her as "Loony." Everybody looked at her. 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. During her tenure as the Field Studies professor at Hogwarts, she showed immense care and responsibility for her students, as can be seen when she feared for their safety. L una Lovegood is one of our favourites. For the unidentified student's first test, Archibald and Luna presented them with three suitcases with unknown "dangerous" beasts. At the end of the school year, the castle came under attack by Death Eaters, and Luna was one of the few D.A. "I don't like dancing very much." At Hogwarts Quidditch matches, Luna supported Gryffindor against every House except Ravenclaw; to show her support for Gryffindor, she would wear a hat in the shape of a lion head that roars, and to show support for Ravenclaw she would wear an eagle hat with flapping wings. [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. Yes, Luna Lovegood is a good person. Luna then watched as the student was attacked and dropped from the cliff. [7], As Qui went down to take care of the student, Luna examined the Thunderbird and saw that she had multiple injuries as well as being poisoned by Runespoor venom. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Severus Snape You get an immediate sense of Snape's strong personality when you first meet him in the book/film. Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. She was present when Voldemort reported Harry supposed "death" and when Neville bravely stood up to Voldemort. I see them too. However, they were caught, along with Neville Longbottom, by Umbridge and members of the Inquisitorial Squad. They met Archibald, who revealed where they would be going, and Luna instructed the students to proceed to the camp. I dont like dancing very much. She retreated behind The Quibbler again. Luna and Ginny stood guard while Harry and Hermione snuck into Professor Umbridge's office, to use the fireplace to try to contact Sirius, while Ron attempted to distract Umbridge. She married Rolf Scamander, the grandson of Newt Scamander, a famed Magizoologist, with whom she had twin sons, Lorcan and Lysander. 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. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. At one point, while under the influence of gnome saliva, Luna started dancing by herself, twirling on the dance floor with her arms raised. I was nine.Im sorry, Harry mumbled.Yes, it was rather horrible, said Luna conversationally. Her nickname, "Loony", also references the moon and its ties with insanity, as it is short for "lunatic". She never actually reported the score, leaving Professor McGonagall to report it. She took Harry to the Ravenclaw common room, answering the riddle "What came first, the Phoenix or the flame?" Because of her father's political dissidence at the time, Luna was abducted by Death Eaters to be held ransom, and imprisoned in the dungeons of Malfoy Manor for months. Other students gave her the nickname of "Loony Lovegood" and even stole and hid her things. Luna then guided both the injured Ginny and the Confunded Ron until they met up with Harry and Neville. 1. I do like her, she's very nice.Luna Lovegood's opinion of Ginny Weasley, Luna and Ginny Weasley were in the same year at Hogwarts, though in different houses; Ginny was in Gryffindor whereas Luna was in Ravenclaw. (OP11), Luna took a treat breath and then said, without so much as a preliminary hello: I believe He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is back, and I believe you fought him and escaped from him.Er right, said Harry awkwardly. Evanna Patricia Lynch is an Irish actress. [5] She once said that she did not like dancing much, though she did dance some at the wedding of Bill and Fleur, along with her father. She was a quite extraordinary witch, you know, but she did like to experiment and one of her spells went rather badly wrong one day. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. At the end of the game, the player must help Luna find her missing objects, which are: a jumper, a newspaper, a lion mask, a pair of pink shoes, and her purse. I'll always remember what you did for us. [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. 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. The former headmaster of Hogwarts was revealed to identify as gay by Rowling back in 2007 despite it not being stated or even referenced in the franchise. The girl gave off an aura of distinct dottiness. [7], Suddenly, Colby Frey was trapped in a cage, and after the unidentified student rescued him from it, Luna said that it shouldn't have been prepared for any of them, and Qui recognised it as having likely been set up by poachers, only that it was different from the ones she'd seen in Brazil, which were set up for Nogtails and were much smaller. Harry names his daughter, Lily Luna, after her. Luna witnessed Harry Potter's final defeat of Lord Voldemort and was among the first to congratulate him. Luna may be one of the best female friends of Hermione (along with Ginny), as she was only seen with these girls during her school-time at Hogwarts.
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