Evanna Had A Correspondence With Rowling Years Before Being Cast. 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. Some people call me Loony Lovegood, actually. (OP38), Oh, no, she said, smiling at him. 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. She took Harry to the Ravenclaw common room, answering the riddle "What came first, the Phoenix or the flame?" 'I enjoyed the meetings, too,' said Luna serenely. Luna Lovegood is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling. 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. 13 February 1981)[1] was a witch and the only child and daughter of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. I wanted to have it chewing up a serpent, to represent Slytherin, you know, but there wasnt time. Luna mistook it for Horklump, but Hagrid said it was his Mooncalf who went missing. Text Version. Its often infested with nargles. (OP21), Dads reprinting! she told Harry, her eyes popping excitedly. Few characters are as distinctive . Warner Bros. Luna Lovegood was a memorable "Harry Potter" character in the books and movies. Luna was often the subject of ridicule and had difficulty making friends. [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. Later in life, Harry and Luna would remain close friends. 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. 15. Fred, Lavender and Colin were killed at the Battle of Hogwarts. 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. It keeps away the Nargles.". Luna has told me all about you, young lady. 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. 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 was a quite extraordinary witch, you know, but she did like to experiment and one of her spells went rather badly wrong one day. [5], Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceDiscussion of Luna's school term, This year was Luna's O.W.L. members to come to the trio's assistance when they tried to save Sirius Black, during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.[5]. Luna wondered what it had to do with the test, and Archibald said it was about preparing for any possible situation. 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. 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. Luna Lovegood: Exceptionally ordinary. 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. 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. [13], The prisoners in Malfoy Manor were soon joined by Harry, Ron, Dean Thomas, and Griphook the goblin, while Hermione was tortured for information upstairs by Bellatrix Lestrange. She then mounted her Thestral side-saddle, "as though she did this every day". Luna is the only one of Harry's close school friends who is not a fellow Gryffindor. 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. She comforted Ollivander, and gave him courage. Evanna Lunch played Luna Lovegood in the "Harry Potter" movies. Theyve always pulled the carriages. It's also quite possible that Harry became friends with her husband (Rolf Scamander) and close to her twins, Lorcan and Lysander. After taking Felix Felicis from Harry, the D.A. members if they were familiar with an item that had once belonged to their house founder, Luna mentioned the lost diadem. Often it refers to a combination of both that encompasses the character's mix of confidence, dreamy demeanor, and unconventional belief system. Hermione's so logical and inflexible in so many ways and Luna is likely to believe ten impossible things before breakfast. 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. Harry Potter Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. At the beginning of the next school year, he reacted coldly when Romilda Vane implied that Luna and Neville Longbottom were not worth spending time with; a contrast to the previous year, when he felt slightly embarrassed that his crush Cho Chang saw him in Luna's company. All of Dumbledore's Army was reassembled and prepared to fight. 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. [24], When other Dark creatures joined the attack and things became much worse, Luna helped students and staff set up a spherical shield around the castle. She also seemed to have started a friendship with Dean. Cassandra was surprised at this and blurted out that she was not her friend, but Luna believed true friends were always by one's side as long as one really looked. 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. J.K. Rowling herself says that Evanna Lynch is the perfect casting choice for this Ravenclaw. lessons," said Luna, sounding mildly interested. 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". She was very disappointed to find out that the D.A. Luna is a quirky fourth year Ravenclaw student. 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. She stood side-by-side with fellow D.A. I hope youre happy now., Thats no reason for them to take your things, he said flatly. ", 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. Luna Lovegood Character Analysis. Later, she found the unidentified student unconscious not far from the camp, and when they awoke, she asked them about how they survived. THAT explains the chilly breeze. 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. Luna, on the other hand, seemed to find Ron very funny but rather insensitive in his relationships at times. 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. Everybody looked at her. Luna thought Rubeus Hagrid was a poor teacher, saying that the students in Ravenclaw thought him to be a bit of a joke, and that she preferred Professor Grubbly-Plank. in order to gain entrance and show him a replica of the diadem. Its so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and brave. Luna was a girl who believed in the Blibbering Humdinger and Crumple-Horned Snorkack, while Hermione was someone who disliked 'woolly' subjects like Divination. After the failed ambush Xeno was taken to Azkaban prison for the remainder of the war. 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 unfazed by this, and instead chose to be non-judgmental and accepting of those around her. K. Rowling regarding Luna's future, After leaving school, Luna became a famous wizarding naturalist, travelling the world in search of strange creatures. 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. She also skipped around the school. A loyal friend and a true Ravenclaw. She comforted Harry after his godfather's death[5] and Mr Ollivander while they were imprisoned together.[13]. 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. She then analysed that the Thunderbird must've just been in a fight, but with what she couldn't tell. At first blush, Luna Lovegood is a strange girl in the Harry Potter series. Nevertheless, she witnessed the students' capabilities and announced that they had passed the exam. (OP35), Oh well she shrugged. Rowling tells what happens next, The Unwritten Story of Harry's Friends and Their Children, Writing by J. K. 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Everybody looked at her. (OP10), She didnt enjoy it very much, Luna informed him. Luna attended Hogwarts . year. 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. She and the rest of her students calmed the Thunderbird down and cleaned her wounds, but still found her upset about losing her egg. At the end of the school year, the castle came under attack by Death Eaters, and Luna was one of the few D.A. The student freed it from its trap, and Luna noticed it took a liking to them. She regained focus just before the end of the battle and survived relatively unscathed. For the unidentified student's first test, Archibald and Luna presented them with three suitcases with unknown "dangerous" beasts. Now he could be sleeping., Come, daddy, Harry doesn't want to talk to us right now. (OP33), The Crumple-Horned Snorkack cant fly, said Luna in a dignified voice, but they [thestrals] can, and Hagrid says theyre very good at finding places their riders are looking for. (OP33), Luna and Neville were bewitching the doors along the opposite wall then, as Harry reached the very top of the room, he heard Luna cry, Collo aaaaaaaaarghHe turned in time to see her flying through the air. He's just too polite to say it. After the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, they discussed the death of Sirius Black and the possibility of an afterlife. After Dobby was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, Luna closed his eyes, to make him "seem like he was sleeping". When they all met up again in the forest, Harry planned to go to the Ministry of Magic. And anyway, its not as though Ill never see Mum again, is it?, A Wrackspurt . He was particularly amused by her Quidditch commentary in 1996[6] and thought highly of her bravery. . Cassandra then admitted that she agreed with her, and Luna left to see a friend. 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. (OP11), Luna took a treat breath and then said, without so much as a preliminary hello: I believe He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is back, and I believe you fought him and escaped from him.Er right, said Harry awkwardly. Everything she says sounds like part of a lucid dream. [5] Luna believed anything her father wrote in The Quibbler magazine, and came to his defence when Hermione Granger claimed the magazine was "rubbish". Yes, Luna Lovegood is a good person. Her butterbeer cork necklace has only one cork, which she says is to repel Nargles. She then put on a brightly coloured pair of free "Spectrespecs" that were from inside the Quibbler. During the battle at the Ministry, instead of being knocked unconscious, she was hit in the mouth by a Death Eater before using an unusual verbally-incanted version of Levicorpus to hurl her attacker away. He died in rescuing them. It's so unfair that you had to die, when you were so good and so brave. In Requiem for a Dream, widow and mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is invited to take part in her favourite game show, and in . [13] She was described as "pretty" on some occasions, despite her odd clothes. But they might give her back to me if I-If I help; I must save Luna. Luna was able to instantly recognise Harry Potter, who was disguised as a Weasley cousin by use of Polyjuice Potion, by only his expression. (OP10), That was funny!Her prominent eyes swam with tears as she gasped for breath, staring at Ron. 'It was like having friends.' They then watched as Archibald declared them to be eligible Magizoologists qualified for Field Studies and cast magical fireworks in the sky. [13], On her way home over the Christmas holidays, Death Eaters captured Luna because her father had been printing stories in support of Harry. 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. Her curiosity and kindness persisted when she entered adulthood. 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. [7], The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. Warner Bros. Pictures Another topic that has divided fans is Dumbledore's sexuality. Ginny and Harry Potter named their daughter after Luna, considering Luna is a "dear friend". 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. I thought I felt one zooming around in here.. 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. People believed that the moon caused craziness, which may be why she's the way she is. [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. 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. Thus, Luna was subsequently raised by Xenophilius alone for the rest of her life. The student found it hard to believe that one could travel to the moon on a broomstick, but Luna thought nothing was impossible with magic and suggested wearing Dirigible Plum earrings to be able to more easily accept the extraordinary. Luna asked Robyn Thistlethwaite and Kevin Farrell to return Borklump to Hagrid, and continued with the unidentified student. Luna was born on 13 February 1981, the only child of Xenophilius and Pandora Lovegood. The six D.A. For the best Harry Potter monologues that will help hone your skills and show off your creative side, read our list below. However, she didn't find either of the Moon Frogs or Snorkack horns. She is a two-player duelling character and is unlocked (with Draco Malfoy) by retrieving two crests. I can see them too. But I've still got Dad. . 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. 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. I mean, who has anyone you known ever died?Yes, said Luna simply, my mother. 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. This is certainly something that's easier said than done, but our Luna manages to excel in indifference with aplomb. [13], Near the end of the battle, she fought against Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Hermione and Ginny. I cannot lose Luna. Born in the town of Termonfeckin in Ireland, she is one of four children to Donal and Marguerite Lynch. At the end of the school year, Luna spoke to Harry, who was mourning the murder of his godfather and had found no comfort in talking to ghosts. [13] Luna also grew close with many of the other D.A. Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixLuna's perspective on her mother's death, showing her belief in the Afterlife. After Luna helped cut the ropes off their new cell-mates, Dobby the house-elf came to free them. 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. They were just lurking out of sight, thats all, you heard them. (OP38), Oh no, said Luna. [7], Robyn and Kevin were at the time using Omnioculars to inspect the field, so she and the unidentified student joined them. 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. [6], Luna's demeanour and voice were often distant and dreamy; she would drift away from a conversation she did not find interesting. Here is a snapshot of her unique character. Okay, good Monologues for teen girls. They met Archibald, who revealed where they would be going, and Luna instructed the students to proceed to the camp. She had an uncanny way of making others uncomfortable by being bluntly honest Harry Potter described her as having a "knack for embarrassing honesty". Don't worry, they'll come back, they always do in the end. 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. In the early drafts, Luna's name was "Lily Moon", until. Luna Lovegood is also alliterative, for effect. She also met Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour when she stayed for a few weeks at their house, Shell Cottage. 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? I still feel very sad about it sometimes. 15. She also wears a beetle ring. Perhaps it was the fact that she had stuck her wand behind her left ear for safekeeping, or that she had chosen to wear a necklace of Butterbeer caps, or that she was reading a magazine upside down.Luna's unusual disposition. At one point, while under the influence of gnome saliva, Luna started dancing by herself, twirling on the dance floor with her arms raised. Evanna Lynch, AKA Luna Lovegood, Is A Babe Now We are *totally* under her spell. Unaware of the destination, the students speculated where they were headed. "She doesn't think you treated her very well, because you wouldn't dance with her. But she never let that stop her living her best self. Check. She reads newspapers upside down, wears Spectrespecs, and believes in Nargles. [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. 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. His spirits sank slightly. 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 doesn't try to fit in or change herself, she just remains her kooky, kind self. 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. Luna told him about her mother's death and her belief that she would see her again someday, and how Harry might be able to see his godfather again, which was a comforting thought to Harry. 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. She also said a few words to Dobby during his funeral. She recalled battling against Dementors with the trio and talked about how friendship could make things better, and ultimately, the battle was about protecting friends and family. Theyll come back, they always do in the end. Originally published on Pottermore. At Hogwarts Quidditch matches, Luna supported Gryffindor against every House except Ravenclaw; to show her support for Gryffindor, she would wear a hat in the shape of a lion head that roars, and to show support for Ravenclaw she would wear an eagle hat with flapping wings. Ginny seemed to find Luna rather peculiar, as she first referred to Luna as "Loony Lovegood" (though in an affectionate way). If not always in the ways we expect". 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. [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. Dean still seemed rather bemused at some of the odd things Luna said at times, but did not ridicule her and was seen helping her in the Room of Requirement just before the Battle of Hogwarts. Professor Luna Scamander (ne Lovegood) (b. 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. 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. Evanna Lynch. At some point, they became very close friends. [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. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. (OP13), Its good, isnt it? said Luna happily. 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. 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. Luna then guided both the injured Ginny and the Confunded Ron until they met up with Harry and Neville.
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