"The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. [18], When Luna was preparing to leave Hogwarts, she left the suitcase in Hagrid's hands and they asked the student to help him with it. Originally published on Pottermore. I'm Somebody Now - Requiem For A Dream (2000) Artisan Entertainment. Luna's birthday is the 13th February. Luna and Neville Longbottom, a Gryffindor student, first met on the Hogwarts Express, in 1995. It was all supposed to be about fighting You-Know-Who, wasnt it? Evanna Patricia Lynch is an Irish actress. via GIPHY. Luna thought Archibald and Hagrid would be glad with their success, but regarded the Mooncalf to be more of a "Pietro". She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. J. K. Rowling's favourite character was Luna Lovegood.[46]. Luna went around imparting the kind of quirky optimism she gave Harry in 'The Second War Begins', bettering the people around her. Luna eagerly accepted the request, working hard along with the others and enjoying their company. J. K. Rowling has said that the character of Luna took her by surprise, but that she was very fun to write, and contrasted her with Hermione Granger: "She's slightly out of step in many ways but she's the anti-Hermione. 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. 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". While most of the Other D.A. [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. J.K. Rowling herself says that Evanna Lynch is the perfect casting choice for this Ravenclaw. These quirks are easy fodder for the meaner students of Hogwartssome call her "Loony Lovegood". Rolf would become her husband and the union would produce twins, Lorcan and Lysander. ", 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. The student opened one and found a Niffler, and Archibald began telling his experience with Nifflers and how they were crafty and greedy. 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. I enjoyed the meetings too, it was like having friends.Luna regarding the D.A. Check. 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. Luna Lovegood is a witch in Ginny Weasley's year, a brave member of Dumbledore's Army and a Ravenclaw, who is considered a bit weird by her classmates.She comes by this reputation honestly: Luna simply isn't like the other kids at all. Other students gave her the nickname of "Loony Lovegood" and even stole and hid her things. "I don't think you should be an Auror, Harry," said Luna unexpectedly. With the death of her mother when she was nine years old, Luna was raised solely by her father. Dyou want help finding them?, This girl is very nice-looking, Krum said, recalling Harry to his surroundings. She doesnt think you treated her very well, because you wouldnt dance with her. Loser's Lurgy is not proven to exist, but it was true that when Smith lost in Quidditch he thus acted accordingly. She then mounted her Thestral side-saddle, "as though she did this every day". Primary editor: Lisa Waite Bunker.Original page date 23 January, 2005; Last page update 25 January, 2008. She then explained her intention of buying Moon Frogs. We want to help.Thats right, said Luna, smiling happily. She never actually reported the score, leaving Professor McGonagall to report it. 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. Luna Lovegood Character Analysis. It was like having friends., I've never stunned anyone except in our D.A. He was desperate to the point of ceasing his public support of Harry Potter and attempting to turn him, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley over to the Death Eaters in exchange for Luna's safety. "[43] Rowling has named Luna as one of her favourite characters. There, she stunned Alecto Carrow, who was waiting for them per Lord Voldemort's orders. Where did Luna Lovegood come from? 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. She also wears a beetle ring. 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. She asked if the student was all right and prepared to leave, but was, to her dismay, caught by the Thunderbird mother. I dont like dancing very much. She retreated behind The Quibbler again. While there, she conversed with multiple people, and took an interest in Sanguini, a vampire guest. It can be assumed that she was horrified when Neville was set on fire because of his defiance of the Dark Lord. She mainly protected Ron, who had been hit with a spell that made him highly confused. 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. People believed that the moon caused craziness, which may be why she's the way she is. 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. Her butterbeer cork necklace has only one cork, which she says is to repel Nargles. She was a complete nonconformist; she lacked self-consciousness and was not afraid to show who she truly was. [13], Up until the Battle of Hogwarts, Luna stayed at the cottage for the remainder of the war, and when Dobby was buried, she closed the house-elf's eyes and provided the eulogy, thanking him for rescuing her. Luna, however, thought it better to let Hagrid care for the egg and notified him to come. 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. (OP35), Oh well she shrugged. Thank you so much, Dobby, for rescuing me from that cellar. year. 15. Thus, Luna was subsequently raised by Xenophilius alone for the rest of her life. However, she didn't find either of the Moon Frogs or Snorkack horns. She also helped Ron, Hermione and Ginny mount their Thestrals, as the animals were invisible to them. She married Rolf Scamander, the grandson of Newt Scamander, a famed Magizoologist, with whom she had twin sons, Lorcan and Lysander. The student freed it from its trap, and Luna noticed it took a liking to them. She recalled that her husband's grandfather, Newt Scamander, had a suitcase just like this one, which was filled with dozens of different environments designed for different creatures. [15][16][21], Luna married fellow naturalist Rolf Scamander, grandson of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them author Newt Scamander, considerably later in life than Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny, who all married and started families in their early-to-mid twenties. Born in 1991, Evanna grew obsessed with the Harry Potter books when they were released. 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. [18], Later, Luna went to the Forbidden Forest to investigate and was found by the student. He jumped out from under it. 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. Luna then watched as the student was attacked and dropped from the cliff. She becomes a part of Harry's friendship by remaining herself, however. As the year progressed, she was invited to join an underground Defence Against the Dark Arts group called Dumbledore's Army, which was taught and led by Harry Potter. After the students went on an adventure and got back safely, Luna continued to wait with them for the Thunderbird to appear. [7], She went back with the student to where the Thunderbird was and explained her condition to them. 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 1996, Harry asked Luna to attend Professor Slughorn's Christmas party with him as friends after reflecting on how "he had never met anyone quite like her". Luna has told me all about you, young lady. 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. One year behind the famous Harry Potter, she noticed Thestrals on her very first day of school. I never get fed up with readers' questions! 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. "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure," said Luna in a sing-song voice. This organisation was to teach practical defence so that students could fend off Death Eaters. The group was soon ambushed by twelve Death Eaters.[5]. 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. Later in life, Harry and Luna would remain close friends. Ron and Luna both survived the war, and the good friends remained in contact in adulthood. 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] At Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding, she wore bright yellow robes because she was taught it brought luck to a wedding to wear sun colours and had a sunflower in her hair, as well. She discovered and classified many species that had never been encountered before, but was never able to find the Crumple-Horned Snorkack. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. ", Thank you so much, Dobby, for rescuing me from that cellar. After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. She doesn't try to fit in or change herself, she just remains her kooky, kind self. 'I enjoyed the meetings, too,' said Luna serenely. She seemed to believe everything she read in The Quibbler, mainly because her father wrote it. After taking Felix Felicis from Harry, the D.A. They were later joined by one of the students, who flew towards Hagrid's Hut on a broom and was forced to land early due to one of the Thunderbirds "sneezing" by creating a local thunderstorm. He says very funny things sometimes, doesn't he? 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). (cheerfully to DEMENTOR) Happy thoughts. I don't think I'd have minded," she added thoughtfully. Luna represents the playful, creative, and explorative side of learning and intellect. Don't worry, they'll come back, they always do in the end. Professor[7] Luna Scamander[17][18] (ne Lovegood) (b. When Bellatrix cast a Killing Curse at Ginny that missed by a mere milometer, Molly Weasley stepped in and killed her. [6], Also that year, Luna would temporarily replace Zacharias Smith as Quidditch commentator for the school. The most interesting fact about Luna Lovegood doesn't involve the character, but the actor who portrayed her. [13], On her way home over the Christmas holidays, Death Eaters captured Luna because her father had been printing stories in support of Harry. 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 It was just that I wanted to pack tonight. Evanna Lynch plays Luna in the films, and since Evanna is Irish, Luna has a slight touch of an Irish accent. The Quibblers rubbish, everyone knows that.Excuse me, said Luna; her voice had suddenly lost its dreamy quality. 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. It is unknown what Luna did after Harry, Ron and Hermione left Shell Cottage in order to break into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, but she returned to Hogwarts in May when Neville signalled her as to the trio's return. Luna had found Hermione crying and Harry had been looking for Hermione to return the books she left in Transfiguration class. They were restrained and gagged, but Luna hardly seemed bothered by this as she was staring, dreamily, through the window as if bored. Oh, come on. They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. 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. 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 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. Everybody looked at her. Hello' said a vague and dreamy voice from behind them. I still feel very sad about it sometimes. Published on Jan 29th 2016. [1] [2] She was sorted into Ravenclaw in 1992. I dont think Id have minded, she added thoughtfully. [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. [6] Luna also did not wear shoes because students in her house would take her shoes and hide them.[5]. After Voldemort's defeat at Harry's hands, Luna sensed that Harry wanted to get away from the victory celebrations, and created a distraction so that he could slip away with Ron and Hermione.[13]. Happy thoughts! Ginny seemed to find Luna rather peculiar, as she first referred to Luna as "Loony Lovegood" (though in an affectionate way). 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. 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. Luna Lovegood is also alliterative, for effect. Members, (with the exception of Marietta) are unknown following the Battle of Hogwarts. 15. Luna reminded Harry about the Thestrals and suggested using them to get to the Ministry. She also sensed they were being watched, and soon Acromantulas appeared behind them. My fathers the editor.I oh, said Hermione, looking embarrassed. 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 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. 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. Luna was very good at comforting others. Luna was also intelligent and unusually perceptive, having been sorted into Ravenclaw[5] "where those of wit and learning will always find their kind". (DEMENTOR EXITS with a cry of pain clutching its face. 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. It is presumed that Luna had a nice family life based on her later attitude about her life. [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. Luna encouraged Harry to think of something happy, enabling him to summon his Patronus as well. 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. In an effort to make people believe Harry's story, Hermione arranged an interview for him with Rita Skeeter at the Three Broomsticks Luna accompanied them so as to persuade her father to publish the interview in The Quibbler. Luna seemed to have enjoyed artistic pursuits in her free time; her house was filled with various things that she painted. members flew to the Ministry and entered the Department of Mysteries, where Luna heard voices coming from behind a Veil, just as Harry did. She is a two-player duelling character and is unlocked (with Draco Malfoy) by retrieving two crests. 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. [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. [6] Along with Neville, Luna and Ginny led the re-formed Dumbledore's Army while Hogwarts was under Voldemort's control. . [6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. It was Harry's Patronus that caused the Dementors to finally scatter. I hope youre happy now., Thats no reason for them to take your things, he said flatly. In her fourth year, Luna joined Dumbledore's Army, an organisation taught and led by Harry Potter, of which she became an important member. However, she invited Luna to Dumbledore's Army and the two became friends. 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. Cassandra then admitted that she agreed with her, and Luna left to see a friend. (HBP19), I could hear the match commentary from here, said Ron, his voice now shaking with laughter. Add your own. Luna was born on 13 February 1981, the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. Through the device, they witnessed a thunderstorm in the distance, and Luna commented that if it was caused by a Thunderbird, it must not have been in a pleasant mood. Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure, said Luna in a sing-song voice. "You're not going mad or anything. Fred, Lavender and Colin were killed at the Battle of Hogwarts. Luna is seen barefoot throughout the film because students had stolen her shoes. Born in the town of Termonfeckin in Ireland, she is one of four children to Donal and Marguerite Lynch. Neville found Luna a bit "odd", as she believed in the existence of strange, mythical creatures, had a tendency to read magazines upside down, and wore earrings that appeared to be made of radishes. On 1 September, Death Eaters boarded the train in search of Harry Potter, but were unsuccessful in capturing him because he wasn't on board. THAT explains the chilly breeze. (OP10), Of course not, said Hermione scathingly, before Harry could answer. She had an aura of "distinct dottiness" about her,[8] and was known to put her wand behind her left ear for safekeeping. Luna liked Dobby the house-elf, who came to rescue her from Malfoy Manor. 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. [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. The two were very friendly, as Ginny led Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom into her train compartment in 1995, conversing politely with her.[5]. ", Daddy, look one of the gnomes actually bit me!. Luna was a girl who believed in the Blibbering Humdinger and Crumple-Horned Snorkack, while Hermione was someone who disliked 'woolly' subjects like Divination. The couple also had twin sons named Lorcan and Lysander. The player has to help Luna feed the Thestrals, and then she will appear in the Room of Requirement. 13 February 1981)[1] was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. 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. 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.