[6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. I still feel very sad about it sometimes. Evanna Lynch has stated that she considers Luna to be a, Rowling has stated that she could imagine Luna as a. 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. Anna Green Gables Annie. [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. This drew attention from a few onlookers, as it was a very bizarre sight. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000, "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling,", Finished 'Potter'? Its so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and brave. I hope youre happy now., Thats no reason for them to take your things, he said flatly. Luna helped him into his seat when they attended Albus Dumbledore's funeral at the end of the school year. She was also completely unflappable and rarely seemed anxious or stressed, even under difficult circumstances such as being a prisoner of Malfoy Manor. Often it refers to a combination of both that encompasses the character's mix of confidence, dreamy demeanor, and unconventional belief system. But they might give her back to me if I-If I help; I must save Luna. After Dobby was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, Luna closed his eyes, to make him "seem like he was sleeping". However, after Ron heard this commentary, which he found highly amusing, he said "you know, Luna's grown on me," when previously he found her very strange and slightly off-putting. [13] Luna would also eventually meet Rolf Scamander, grandson of the famous Newt Scamander and his wife Porpentina. 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 Luna was also intelligent and unusually perceptive, having been sorted into Ravenclaw[5] "where those of wit and learning will always find their kind". She was initially frustrated with Luna's belief in all manner of things without logical grounds or proof. With the death of her mother when she was nine years old, Luna was raised solely by her father. 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. Hermione was among the portraits Luna painted on her bedroom ceiling, circled by the words "friends". They held them off and managed to get away with Borklump. Ginnys told me all about her, apparently shell only believe in things as long as theres no proof at all. 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]. One year behind the famous Harry Potter, she noticed Thestrals on her very first day of school. In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Luna's role is much the same as her role in the film, though we do not meet her until Harry goes to find the people who signed up for the D.A. 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. At first blush, Luna Lovegood is a strange girl in the Harry Potter series. It was Harry's Patronus that caused the Dementors to finally scatter. She followed her sighting of a tail and discovered Borklump being stranded amidst spider webs and trying to free himself. I mean, who has anyone you known ever died?Yes, said Luna simply, my mother. Full Version. Many people were staring at her and few people openly laughing and pointing; she had managed to procure a hat shaped like a life-size lion's head, which was perched precariously on her head. And anyway, it's not as though I'll never see Mum again, is it? (OP35), Oh well she shrugged. They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy, she said. 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. [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. (HBP19), I could hear the match commentary from here, said Ron, his voice now shaking with laughter. [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. His spirits sank slightly. 13 February 1981) was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. 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. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. [13], Luna was shown to be a very powerful and talented witch. They met Archibald, who revealed where they would be going, and Luna instructed the students to proceed to the camp. "You're not going mad or anything. Some time during her early years at Hogwarts students had also taken to calling her "Loony Lovegood". [6] Luna also did not wear shoes because students in her house would take her shoes and hide them.[5]. Dyou want help finding them?, This girl is very nice-looking, Krum said, recalling Harry to his surroundings. [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. [29], I've never Stunned anyone except in our DA lessons. Luna was holding another edition of the Quibbler, which she told Harry was going strong because of his interview. Here she is back in 2007 looking adorable with the rest of her adorable cast mates: She continued the discussion of the Rotfang Conspiracy with Professor Trelawney, who seemed completely interested. 'It was like having friends.' It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. The three of them revived and led Dumbledore's Army, which tried to sabotage the Death Eaters' control of the school and to help Harry, Ron and Hermione who were off hunting down Voldemort's Horcruxes in any way they could. This is certainly something that's easier said than done, but our Luna manages to excel in indifference with aplomb. [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. [5], Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceDiscussion of Luna's school term, This year was Luna's O.W.L. Luna, like Harry and Neville, had the ability to see Thestrals, as they had all seen someone die. Her nickname, "Loony", also references the moon and its ties with insanity, as it is short for "lunatic". 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. She regained focus just before the end of the battle and survived relatively unscathed. Luna Lovegood is one of the most eccentric and fascinating characters in Harry Potter's circle of friends. They were just lurking out of sight, thats all, you heard them. (OP38), Oh no, said Luna. She participated in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries (1996) and the Battle of the Astronomy Tower (1997), and co-led the reconstituted Dumbledore's Army when Hogwarts fell under the control of Lord Voldemort with Severus Snape as Headmaster. Luna, however, thought it better to let Hagrid care for the egg and notified him to come. Her butterbeer cork necklace has only one cork, which she says is to repel Nargles. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. I wanted to have it chewing up a serpent, to represent Slytherin, you know, but there wasnt time. [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. [18], When Hogwarts fell under the attack of Dementors, Luna went back to defend her alma mater. Born in the town of Termonfeckin in Ireland, she is one of four children to Donal and Marguerite Lynch. 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. Archibald stated that searching for him would be the next test and prepared to lead the students deep into the forest. Luna was born on 13 February 1981, the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Her curiosity and kindness persisted when she entered adulthood. She also displayed admirable bravery during both the Battle of the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of Hogwarts. Neville fought alongside Luna at the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, the Battle of the Astronomy Tower and the Battle of Hogwarts. . Few characters are as distinctive . Luna had a unique fashion sense that other people usually found bizarre. The Quibblers rubbish, everyone knows that.Excuse me, said Luna; her voice had suddenly lost its dreamy quality. Luna liked Dobby the house-elf, who came to rescue her from Malfoy Manor. 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. 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. Ill always remember what you did for us. Theyve always pulled the carriages. Youre just as sane as I am. (OP10), Luna did not seem perturbed by Rons rudeness; on the contrary, she simply watched him for a while as though he were a mildly interesting television program. 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. He was particularly amused by her Quidditch commentary in 1996[6] and thought highly of her bravery. She comforted Ollivander, and gave him courage. Luna was demonstrating her usual knack of speaking uncomfortable truths; he had never met anyone quite like her. 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. L una Lovegood is one of our favourites. 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. Hello' said a vague and dreamy voice from behind them. She seemed to believe everything she read in The Quibbler, mainly because her father wrote it. View 0 thoughts swirling around the pensieve. Luna seemed to have enjoyed artistic pursuits in her free time; her house was filled with various things that she painted. 'I enjoyed the meetings, too,' said Luna serenely. [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. When given the choice, she joined the battle rather than evacuating with the younger students. She also sensed they were being watched, and soon Acromantulas appeared behind them. 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. But I've still got Dad. Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixLuna's perspective on her mother's death, showing her belief in the Afterlife. Happy thoughts! 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. They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. 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. After they were both rescued from Malfoy Manor in 1998, Luna and Dean Thomas seemed to grow close while staying at Shell Cottage. Harry "found that the terrible weight in his stomach seemed to have lessened slightly".[5]. (OP38), I dont think you should be an Auror, Harry, said Luna unexpectedly. She found the disappointed student sitting with the egg and explained that it was in the best interest of the Thunderbird. Luna Lovegood was someone who got picked on and teased and generally mistreated by a lot of Hogwarts students. She took Harry to the Ravenclaw common room, answering the riddle "What came first, the Phoenix or the flame?" In addition, Luna seems to have a taste for pudding and introduces Harry to the Thestrals; she offers a young Thestral an apple, which was turned down, before offering it a bit of raw meat with an accepting smile. It's important to focus on your core interests every now and then. [7], The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Her acting career began in 2007 when she competed in an open audition against nearly 15,000 girls, and won the coveted role of Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise. 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 dont like dancing very much. She retreated behind The Quibbler again. "You're not going mad or anything. 15. Community content is available under. Harry Potter Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. together, said Neville quietly. RELATED: Harry Potter: 5 Most Inspirational Luna Lovegood Scenes (& 5 Where Fans Felt Sorry For Her) She showed that she had a very artistic and inventive side in both her fashion sense and her creation of the lion-head mascot. Luna Lovegood: It's a charm actually. [13] She even painted very life-like portraits of her friends that seemed to breathe. . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. They took my Luna and I don't know where she is, what they've done to her. [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. Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure, said Luna in a sing-song voice. 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. Luna has told me all about you, young lady. Luna also met and became a friend of Ginny Weasley, who was in the same year as her. . 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. Imitating their walk, they got near the baby Manticores and eventually arrived at a dark cave. She also met Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour when she stayed for a few weeks at their house, Shell Cottage. The model blew up in the Death Eater's face; however, the impact broke Ginny's ankle. 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. [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. But she never let that stop her living her best self. 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. These quirks are easy fodder for the meaner students of Hogwartssome call her "Loony Lovegood". r/lunalovegoodnsfw: Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. However, they were caught, along with Neville Longbottom, by Umbridge and members of the Inquisitorial Squad. Professor Luna Scamander (ne Lovegood) (b. 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. in order to gain entrance and show him a replica of the diadem. Ron stated that she certainly has far more courage than her father, who was at the time stressed when under duress. 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. Theyll come back, they always do in the end. The group was soon ambushed by twelve Death Eaters.[5]. Here are 10 facts about the Hogwarts student. [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. After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. Luna's good friends Harry and Ginny Potter also named their daughter and third child Lily Luna Potter in honour of her. Lynch was a huge fan of the series before she was cast. The student felt sorry for not being able to do more, but Luna encouraged them to do what they could to heal her. Actress: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. They went back to the camp and met Hagrid again, and the student showed Hagrid what Luna had given them, but Luna asked them to talk about it another time. [13], On her way home over the Christmas holidays, Death Eaters captured Luna because her father had been printing stories in support of Harry. Don't worry, they'll come back, they always do in the end. 15. Other students gave her the nickname of "Loony Lovegood" and even stole and hid her things. Luna represents the playful, creative, and explorative side of learning and intellect. I can see them too. 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. Luna Lovegood: Exceptionally ordinary. She mainly protected Ron, who had been hit with a spell that made him highly confused. 1. 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. Luna is the only person still living to give their name to one of Harry's children. In her fourth year, Luna joined Dumbledore's Army, an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter, of which she became an important member. During her stay, she practised using a new wand that Ollivander had made for her. Luna was also present when Draco Malfoy was caught out of bed after hours by Filch and dragged into the party to be punished. 1. 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? [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. When Bellatrix cast a Killing Curse at Ginny that missed by a mere milometer, Molly Weasley stepped in and killed her. If not always in the ways we expect". The couple also had twin sons named Lorcan and Lysander. Luna went around imparting the kind of quirky optimism she gave Harry in 'The Second War Begins', bettering the people around her. 3. The six D.A. Luna was an extremely quirky girl, with a serene disposition and many eccentric beliefs and qualities. There, she stunned Alecto Carrow, who was waiting for them per Lord Voldemort's orders. Luna was very good at comforting others. 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.
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