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. She also sensed they were being watched, and soon Acromantulas appeared behind them. She then explained her intention of buying Moon Frogs. She brought a suitcase that contained magical creatures including a Hippogriff and several Thunderbirds, and released them when she opened it. She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. ~Luna Lovegood, Yes, it was rather horrible," said Luna conversationally. Everybody looked at her. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. The student freed it from its trap, and Luna noticed it took a liking to them. She also displayed admirable bravery during both the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna has told me all about you, young lady. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. [18], Later, Luna went to the Forbidden Forest to investigate and was found by the student. My mum always said things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end. J.K. Rowling herself says that Evanna Lynch is the perfect casting choice for this Ravenclaw. He says very funny things sometimes, doesn't he? Luna Lovegood - Harry Potter Lexicon Luna was born on 13 February 1981, the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Luna Lovegood was someone who got picked on and teased and generally mistreated by a lot of Hogwarts students. Often it refers to a combination of both that encompasses the character's mix of confidence, dreamy demeanor, and unconventional belief system. [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. [22][23], In the 20102011 school year, Luna returned to Hogwarts to assist Rubeus Hagrid in investigating the mysterious infestation of baby Manticores within the school grounds. 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. That's all I ever have. Its often infested with nargles. (OP21), Dads reprinting! she told Harry, her eyes popping excitedly. She had an aura of "distinct dottiness" about her,[8] and was known to put her wand behind her left ear for safekeeping. Nevertheless, she witnessed the students' capabilities and announced that they had passed the exam. The Death Eaters manage to retrieve Tom Riddle's diary from a safe in the Ministry, but this is taken from them by Ron, who rescues Luna and Neville.The three join Hermione outside the Room of . They then saw a lady struggling to walk towards them, so they hurried in front to receive her. 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. In the summer of 1994, she went to the Quidditch World Cup with her father. Luna was holding another edition of the Quibbler, which she told Harry was going strong because of his interview. I cannot lose Luna. He jumped out from under it. Luna seemed to have enjoyed artistic pursuits in her free time; her house was filled with various things that she painted. She is actually in Dumbledore's Army, and I know that you can guess what that is. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. There, she stunned Alecto Carrow, who was waiting for them per Lord Voldemort's orders. The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Her name holds a deeper meaning, but it was almost something entirely different. She met her students in the Great Hall with Headmistress McGonagall and Archibald Eagleton, the Ministry counsellor of the course. I enjoyed the meetings too, it was like having friends.Luna regarding the D.A. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. "[43] Rowling has named Luna as one of her favourite characters. [13], Luna became a very famous wizarding naturalist who discovered and classified many new species of animals (though, alas, she never did find a Crumple-Horned Snorkack and had, finally, to accept that her father might have made that one up).J. My fathers the editor.I oh, said Hermione, looking embarrassed. 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. [13] Luna would also eventually meet Rolf Scamander, grandson of the famous Newt Scamander and his wife Porpentina. 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. She also said a few words to Dobby during his funeral. Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixGinny Weasley introduces Neville and Luna. 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]. Born in 1991, Evanna grew obsessed with the Harry Potter books when they were released. Luna was often the subject of ridicule and had difficulty making friends. [25], At the camp, Luna asked her students to familiarise themselves with the facilities, and pointed them to the places where clues were stored and where they could improve their investigative skills. Warner Bros. Pictures Another topic that has divided fans is Dumbledore's sexuality. Empire Magazine listed Luna as their 10th favourite Harry Potter character in "The 25 Greatest Harry Potter Characters". While most of the Other D.A. But she never let that stop her living her best self. to tell them about the Room of Requirement. Ron eventually grew fonder of Luna, marking her as his good friend, after getting to know her better through Dumbledore's Army and her being one of the only D.A. However, as she grew older, she came to accept that some things simply do not exist.[15][16]. These quirks are easy fodder for the meaner students of Hogwartssome call her "Loony Lovegood". After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. Luna was once again demonstrating her usual knack of speaking of uncomfortable truths; he had never met anyone quite like her.Luna's unusual character traits. 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. Luna also attacked a Death Eater who had seized Ginny's ankle with the Reductor Curse, which destroyed a model of the planet Pluto. Luna had also met Garrick Ollivander, the wandmaker, at the Malfoy Manor, where they were both imprisoned. Other students gave her the nickname of "Loony Lovegood" and even stole and hid her things. She becomes a part of Harry's friendship by remaining herself, however. Luna also met and became a friend of Ginny Weasley, who was in the same year as her. Yes, Luna Lovegood is a good person. 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 never get fed up with readers' questions! 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. [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. A little while later, she created a diversion so that Harry could slip away from the victory celebrations with Ron and Hermione, and have a little break. I hope youre happy now., Thats no reason for them to take your things, he said flatly. members were almost untouchable, and all survived the battle unscathed except Neville, who was injured but soon recovered. Add your own. [44] Together with Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Draco, Luna is part of the "big seven" characters that Rowling considers to be the most major characters in the series. Snape caught them and sent them into the Forbidden Forest with Rubeus Hagrid as punishment. She explained further about the Runespoor-poisoning, mentioning how the Thunderbird could've been killed if it had been more severe, and inspired the student to use Episkey to mend the broken wings and the Murtlap Essence to treat the abrasions. 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. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. He and Ginny even gave their daughter the middle name "Luna" in honour of her. It was Harry's Patronus that caused the Dementors to finally scatter. Some people call me Loony Lovegood, actually. (OP38), Oh, no, she said, smiling at him. She mainly protected Ron, who had been hit with a spell that made him highly confused. [27] Luna also instructed them on how she performed the Stamina Charm, which instantly improved their casting both when used on themselves and teammates and allowed them to accompany her in her search for Bowtruckles and Thunderbirds to mentor them how to detect and look after them, improving their focus. Luna correctly observed that people expected Harry to associate with "cooler" people; he replied that she and Neville were cool, and among his closest and most trustworthy friends. They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, she said. Harry Potter Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. He took Luna, Dean and Ollivander to Shell Cottage, the home of Bill and Fleur Weasley, and then returned to assist Harry, Hermione, Ron and Griphook in escaping the Manor. [45] She was also noted to be very pleased with the casting of Evanna Lynch as Luna as she had had lunch with the actress and said she was "perfect". A Very Potter Senior Year - Wikipedia [13] She was described as "pretty" on some occasions, despite her odd clothes. Luna's birthday is the 13th February. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. It was all supposed to be about fighting You-Know-Who, wasnt it? 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. [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. Later, she found the unidentified student unconscious not far from the camp, and when they awoke, she asked them about how they survived. 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. She dresses unusually, she proclaims her strange beliefs openly, and in some ways she seems to be completely out of touch with what's going on around her. 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. She could've ended up with Neville Longbottom, and she eventually became a M agizoologist. [8], There's room in this one, there's only Loony Lovegood in here Don't be silly, she's all right.Ginny Weasley introducing Luna to Nevile Longbottom. Lynch was a huge fan of the series before she was cast. Luna Lovegood: It's a charm actually. Harry Potter: 10 Things That Make No Sense About Luna Lovegood - ScreenRant Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. Stop worrying so much. Luna participated in the battle that ensued. Severus Snape had also been appointed headmaster and Death Eaters Alecto and Amycus Carrow professors. Seven times Luna Lovegood revealed just how clever she really was (HBP19), I could hear the match commentary from here, said Ron, his voice now shaking with laughter. 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. Quotes by and about Luna Lovegood - Harry Potter Lexicon The copy sold out, every Hogwarts student and possibly every professor as well, read the copy because of the Education Decree that stated that it was banned on school grounds. She also contacted a friend living nearby that had access to phoenixes, and requested for some of their tears to heal the Thunderbird. Luna Lovegood | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom 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. Some of the animals she believed in were: Moon Frogs, Blibbering Humdingers, Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, Heliopaths, Umgubular Slashkilters, Nargles, Aquavirius Maggots, Wrackspurts, Gulping Plimpies, and Dabberblimps. [6] Luna also did not wear shoes because students in her house would take her shoes and hide them.[5]. Luna doesn't seem to be one of the most hated characters in the series. When she attended his brother Bill's wedding, Ron was further amused by her behaviour and remarked that she gave "good value". 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. A Very Potter Senior Year draws heavily upon the Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince novels.. Act I. Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom wander the Department of Mysteries, chased by Death Eaters. If not always in the ways we expect". 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. 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. Happy thoughts! 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. [6], Luna once gave Harry a note from Albus Dumbledore telling him to come to his office for a private lesson. However, she invited Luna to Dumbledore's Army and the two became friends. She was also completely unflappable and rarely seemed anxious or stressed, even under difficult circumstances such as being a prisoner of Malfoy Manor. Luna Lovegood Quotes (31 quotes) - Goodreads She then analysed that the Thunderbird must've just been in a fight, but with what she couldn't tell. members if they were familiar with an item that had once belonged to their house founder, Luna mentioned the lost diadem. They conversed about the possibility of a Manticore mother existing somewhere on the grounds. Luna was very good at comforting others. Originally published on Pottermore. Hello' said a vague and dreamy voice from behind them. 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. The model blew up in the Death Eater's face; however, the impact broke Ginny's ankle. The student noted that it was Qui that had rescued them twice, which Luna found curious since Qui had seemingly disappeared. She wore yellow robes, at her father's insistence, and had a sunflower in her hair. Luna represents the playful, creative, and explorative side of learning and intellect. If you consider Luna your life inspiration, try and let go of your concerns if, say, you lose your keys. 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. 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. Evanna Lunch played Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movies. It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. [5] Luna believed anything her father wrote in The Quibbler magazine, and came to his defence when Hermione Granger claimed the magazine was "rubbish". 4. [5], Harry and Hermione drew Umbridge away into the Forbidden Forest, and Luna, Ginny, Ron, and Neville managed to escape from the Inquisitorial Squad using a variety of hexes and jinxes. They held them off and managed to get away with Borklump. 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. 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. 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. Luna and Neville Longbottom, a Gryffindor student, first met on the Hogwarts Express, in 1995. together, said Neville quietly. lessons," said Luna, sounding mildly interested. He died in rescuing them. When Luna was abducted by Death Eaters in 1997 to force Xenophilius to stop opposing the Voldemort-controlled Ministry of Magic in The Quibbler, her father was beside himself. But Ive still got Dad. Qui also recognised who Luna was, and together they set off on their search of the Thunderbird. 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. In 1995, fourteen-year-old Luna had waist-length, straggly, dirty blonde hair,[9] protuberant silvery eyes,[10] which often seemed to be dreamily distracted, and faint eyebrows. Harry looked up: Luna Lovegood had drifted over from the Ravenclaw table. 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. 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. [25], She went with some students, and when they were scared by some noises, she reminded them the creatures wouldn't attack unless provoked. The six D.A. [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. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. via GIPHY. . members to fall, eventually being stunned by a Death Eater and thrown across the room. (OP10), She didnt enjoy it very much, Luna informed him. [5] At Professor Slughorn's Christmas party in 1996, she wore spangled silver robes. 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. Fred, Lavender and Colin were killed at the Battle of Hogwarts. However, this was all changed when Pandora was accidentally killed while experimenting with a spell that she created when Luna was nine years old. She also met Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour when she stayed for a few weeks at their house, Shell Cottage. [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. From her insane conspiracy theories to her bizarre wardrobe, it's hard not to notice Luna. [7], The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. When Ginny disintegrates the prophecy shelves with a Reductor Curse, Luna is so distracted by the light that she does not run away, but Neville saves her. Evanna Lynch has stated that she considers Luna to be a, Rowling has stated that she could imagine Luna as a. " Hermione Granger: So that's an interesting necklace. Luna asked Robyn Thistlethwaite and Kevin Farrell to return Borklump to Hagrid, and continued with the unidentified student. 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. [25], On the way back, they encountered something else that was in trouble. ", Thank you so much, Dobby, for rescuing me from that cellar. The girl gave off an aura of distinct dottiness. Harry asked her and Hermione to watch Snape's office, which they did, but Snape told them that Death Eaters were in the castle and that they had to look after Professor Flitwick, whom he claimed had collapsed. I wanted to have it chewing up a serpent, to represent Slytherin, you know, but there wasnt time. "I still feel very sad about it sometimes. After they were both rescued from Malfoy Manor in 1998, Luna and Dean Thomas seemed to grow close while staying at Shell Cottage. 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 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. Harry Potter: 13 Things You Didn't Know About Luna Lovegood - ScreenRant Both were wonderful in their own ways but they walked different (yet totally brilliant) paths in life. It's also quite possible that Harry became friends with her husband (Rolf Scamander) and close to her twins, Lorcan and Lysander. 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.
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