Severus Snape had also been appointed headmaster and Death Eaters Alecto and Amycus Carrow professors. It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. A while later, Cassandra Vole had gotten restless, and Luna advised her to be patient as things in nature might not follow the schedules of visitors. [18], When Hogwarts fell under the attack of Dementors, Luna went back to defend her alma mater. In her fourth year, Luna joined Dumbledore's Army, an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter, of which she became an important member. Luna was often the subject of ridicule and had difficulty making friends. K. Rowling regarding Luna's future, After leaving school, Luna became a famous wizarding naturalist, travelling the world in search of strange creatures. All of Dumbledore's Army was reassembled and prepared to fight. She becomes a part of Harry's friendship by remaining herself, however. Cassandra then admitted that she agreed with her, and Luna left to see a friend. She then analysed that the Thunderbird must've just been in a fight, but with what she couldn't tell. 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. . Hermione and Luna both survived the war, and it can be presumed that the pair remained very good friends during adulthood as well. Luna Lovegood is a relatively popular character within the franchise. On her way to Hogwarts in the Hogwarts Express, Luna shared a compartment with Harry Potter and she was accompanied by Neville Longbottom. She also helped Ron, Hermione and Ginny mount their Thestrals, as the animals were invisible to them. (OP13), Its good, isnt it? said Luna happily. I enjoyed the meetings, too. They met Archibald, who revealed where they would be going, and Luna instructed the students to proceed to the camp. Like her father, she did not have to go into hiding when, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour, feel morally right eating animals who have suffered, A replica of Luna's wand (along with a few others) used in the, A replica of the jewellery worn by Luna in the. She was a complete nonconformist; she lacked self-consciousness and was not afraid to show who she truly was. But she never let that stop her living her best self. J. K. Rowling's favourite character was Luna Lovegood.[46]. 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. [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. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. [21], In 2014, Luna and Rolf attended the 427th Quidditch World Cup along with the rest of her friends in Dumbledore's Army. They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, she said. 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. But Ive still got Dad. And anyway, it's not as though I'll never see Mum again, is it? 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. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. Upon landing, she quickly taught the unidentified student a few things about how to make friends with magical creatures, such as drawing their attention with berries and waiting for them to accept the human's presence. Luna had found Hermione crying and Harry had been looking for Hermione to return the books she left in Transfiguration class. Rowling tells what happens next, The Unwritten Story of Harry's Friends and Their Children, Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Patronus Charm", http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/audio-harry-potter-cast-and-crew-at-deathly-hallows-part-2-nyc-press-conference-82597/, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfsZaXNMLjE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DwCGd-xpd0, http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Saoirse-Ronan-admits-disappointment-over-Harry-Potter-Luna-Lovegood-role-126725153.html, http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/10/juno_temple.html, Empire, The 25 Greatest Harry Potter Characters, https://www.pottermore.com/features/things-you-may-not-have-noticed-about-luna-lovegood, Video: Evanna Lynch talks Wizarding World of Harry Potter Gringotts ride, projects, veganism. That's all I ever have. Luna went around imparting the kind of quirky optimism she gave Harry in 'The Second War Begins', bettering the people around her. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. When given the choice, she joined the battle rather than evacuating with the younger students. After the failed ambush Xeno was taken to Azkaban prison for the remainder of the war. I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. 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. [13] She was described as "pretty" on some occasions, despite her odd clothes. Imitating their walk, they got near the baby Manticores and eventually arrived at a dark cave. They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. 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. 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. 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 is then taken hostage along with all of Harry's companions but is rescued by the appearance of the Order of the Phoenix members (Sirius, Remus, Tonks, Kingsley, and Mad Eye). Luna attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1992 to 1999 and was sorted into Ravenclaw House. Luna sat at the same table as Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Community content is available under. She never actually reported the score, leaving Professor McGonagall to report it. I can see them too. (turns to look) Oh, a Dementor! [25], For the first formal Field Studies class, Luna and her students travelled via Portkey to an unidentified desert to study the Thunderbird. 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. Despite her warnings that the Thunderbird was defending her nest, the student attempted to put the egg back in it, which angered the Thunderbird. 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. She took Harry to the Ravenclaw common room, answering the riddle "What came first, the Phoenix or the flame?" She encountered the unidentified student there and noticed they were a bit muddled, indicating there might be Wrackspurts flying around their head. She also was one of the few who believed Harry's declaration that Lord Voldemort was back. She had an uncanny way of making others uncomfortable by being bluntly honest Harry Potter described her as having a "knack for embarrassing honesty". When he failed to do so, Xenophilius was arrested by Selwyn and Travers. Luna's good friends Harry and Ginny Potter also named their daughter and third child Lily Luna Potter in honour of her. Stop worrying so much. 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. But he can be a bit unkind. She watched some students playing on the Quidditch pitch with Hagrid and spotted the Manticores on the field, heading towards the Forbidden Forest. 'I enjoyed the meetings, too,' said Luna serenely. Dyou want help finding them?, This girl is very nice-looking, Krum said, recalling Harry to his surroundings. 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. You must not leave.Xenophilius Lovegood talking to Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Hermione was among the portraits Luna painted on her bedroom ceiling, circled by the words "friends". 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 found his story interesting but reminded him to ask questions. A loyal friend and a true Ravenclaw. Okay, good Monologues for teen girls. members to come to the trio's assistance when they tried to save Sirius Black, during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.[5]. ", Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end if not always in the way we expect., Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. 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. 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. I'll always remember what you did for us. ", 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. Luna eagerly accepted the request, working hard along with the others and enjoying their company. I thought I felt one zooming around in here.. THAT explains the chilly breeze. In the films, Harry meets her at the school carriages where she is introduced by Hermione instead of Ginny. She wore yellow robes, at her father's insistence, and had a sunflower in her hair. [6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. They conversed about the possibility of a Manticore mother existing somewhere on the grounds. 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. 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. Theyre working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a combination of Dark Magic and gum disease. (HBP15), Harry: Surely nobody in their right mind would have let Luna Lovegood commentate? Riffling through it to page fifty-seven, she turned it resolutely upside-down again and disappeared behind it, just as the compartment door opened for the third time. together, said Neville quietly. From her insane conspiracy theories to her bizarre wardrobe, it's hard not to notice Luna. The couple also had twin sons named Lorcan and Lysander. LUNA LOVEGOOD LUNA [singing] - Mairsy doats and dosey doats and little lambsey divey. It's important to focus on your core interests every now and then. [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. 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. (OP10), Oh, yes, said Luna, Ive been able to see them ever since my first day here. 15. 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. Harry Potter Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. During her years at Hogwarts, she was often teased by many of the other students due to her strange behaviour and odd beliefs. During her stay, she practised using a new wand that Ollivander had made for her. Harry "found that the terrible weight in his stomach seemed to have lessened slightly".[5]. 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. She asked if the student was all right and prepared to leave, but was, to her dismay, caught by the Thunderbird mother. 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]. Something is behind me? Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. Luna is also a playable character in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. 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. When she attended his brother Bill's wedding, Ron was further amused by her behaviour and remarked that she gave "good value". [29], I've never Stunned anyone except in our DA lessons. Luna encouraged Harry to think of something happy, enabling him to summon his Patronus as well. She often wore odd pieces of jewellery such as a Butterbeer cork necklace and Dirigible plum earrings, and in 1996, a pair of Spectrespecs. Archibald stated that searching for him would be the next test and prepared to lead the students deep into the forest. In Requiem for a Dream, widow and mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is invited to take part in her favourite game show, and in . Empire Magazine listed Luna as their 10th favourite Harry Potter character in "The 25 Greatest Harry Potter Characters". 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. Ginny seemed to find Luna rather peculiar, as she first referred to Luna as "Loony Lovegood" (though in an affectionate way). 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 mean, who has anyone you known ever died?Yes, said Luna simply, my mother. They're working to bring down the Ministry of Magic from within using a mixture of dark magic and gum disease., Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?, Which came first, the phoenix or the flame? Fred, Lavender and Colin were killed at the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna Lovegooding can mean to behave in an absentminded way or to be eccentric. "[43] Rowling has named Luna as one of her favourite characters. Here she is back in 2007 looking adorable with the rest of her adorable cast mates: Don't worry, they'll come back, they always do in the end. 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. With the death of her mother when she was nine years old, Luna was raised solely by her father. [5], Some people call me 'Loony' Lovegood, actually.Hogwarts students' view of Luna. Luna is the only known member of the Lovegood family whose first name is not of Greek origin, rather it is of Latin origin. 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. Warner Bros. Pictures Another topic that has divided fans is Dumbledore's sexuality. 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. [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. ~Luna Lovegood, Yes, it was rather horrible," said Luna conversationally. "The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. She also said a few words to Dobby during his funeral. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. Ron and Luna both survived the war, and the good friends remained in contact in adulthood. Luna then guided both the injured Ginny and the Confunded Ron until they met up with Harry and Neville. 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. At one point, while under the influence of gnome saliva, Luna started dancing by herself, twirling on the dance floor with her arms raised. Ron stated that she certainly has far more courage than her father, who was at the time stressed when under duress. She also contacted a friend living nearby that had access to phoenixes, and requested for some of their tears to heal the Thunderbird. Luna thought Archibald and Hagrid would be glad with their success, but regarded the Mooncalf to be more of a "Pietro". Luna is the only person still living to give their name to one of Harry's children. Luna asked Robyn Thistlethwaite and Kevin Farrell to return Borklump to Hagrid, and continued with the unidentified student. [13], On her way home over the Christmas holidays, Death Eaters captured Luna because her father had been printing stories in support of Harry. The student noted that it was Qui that had rescued them twice, which Luna found curious since Qui had seemingly disappeared. After Luna helped cut the ropes off their new cell-mates, Dobby the house-elf came to free them. Luna was a girl who believed in the Blibbering Humdinger and Crumple-Horned Snorkack, while Hermione was someone who disliked 'woolly' subjects like Divination. She also wears a beetle ring. She then mounted her Thestral side-saddle, "as though she did this every day". 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. [21], They went to buy potion ingredients together, and Luna also asked whether there were Crumple-Horned Snorkack horns. [6], Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsHarry trying to explain Luna's strange personality, On 1 August 1997, Luna and her father attended the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour at the Burrow. 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. 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. 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. 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. After they both escaped, Ollivander, who had grown quite fond of Luna, made her a new wand. 1. ( OP10) "She didn't enjoy it very much," Luna informed him. Qui also recognised who Luna was, and together they set off on their search of the Thunderbird. They found a Moke, which Luna feared was wanted by poachers for making Mokeskin pouches. "I don't like dancing very much." [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. They talked about the Thunderbird and its missing egg, and Luna thought it best to heal the Thunderbird first. However, whenever someone made fun of her father or his magazine The Quibbler, the dreamy quality in her voice would vanish and be replaced by one of steel, and she would immediately become very angry. Evanna Lunch played Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movies. 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. Here are 10 facts about the Hogwarts student. She also fought in the big battle that brought the attacks to an end, and was there with her comrades when Harry Potter arrived and cast the final Patronus Charm. She is actually in Dumbledore's Army, and I know that you can guess what that is. 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. 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. Her father is the editor of The Quibbler, a magazine known for . Luna heard some exciting ideas, and said that anticipation was often better than reality. The student was not familiar with the creature and learnt what it was from Luna, who stressed the importance of attentive observation. 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], 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. Her mother accidentally died while experimenting with spells when Luna was nine and thus Luna was raised by her father, editor of the magazine The Quibbler, in a rook-like house near the village of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon. Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsLuna creates a diversion for Harry after the battle, so he could rest, When Harry took Polyjuice Potion to look like Barny at the Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour, she recognised him from the expression on his face, hinting again at the closeness of their friendship, as she was not fooled for a minute by his disguise. Hello' said a vague and dreamy voice from behind them. Her mother accidentally died while experimenting with spells when Luna was nine and thus Luna was raised by her father, editor of the magazine The Quibbler, in a rook-like house near the village of Ottery St Catchpole in Devon. 'It was like having friends.' And anyway, its not as though Ill never see Mum again, is it?, A Wrackspurt . I don't think I'd have minded," she added thoughtfully. The Quibblers rubbish, everyone knows that.Excuse me, said Luna; her voice had suddenly lost its dreamy quality. "You're not going mad or anything. 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 . 13 February 1981)[1] was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. During the 19971998 school year, Luna and Hagrid both acted in opposition to the Death Eaters' regime at Hogwarts, and Luna, along with Ginny and Neville, once served detention with Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest when they were caught by Snape.
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